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Raptor Walk

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Take a guided walk through our Raptor Center and meet the incredible birds of prey that call it home. Discover their unique stories and adaptations from one of our guides! Free Program. Meet at the Raptor Center.

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Turtle Keeper Talk

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our resident turtles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

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Bear Aware

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Bear Aware: Stay Safe and Smart Around Black Bears Join ranger staff for this educational and interactive program focused on helping you stay safe while hiking and recreating in natural spaces like Bays Mountain Park. This program is designed for hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to confidently enjoy bear country with knowledge […]

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Snake Talk

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

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Bear Aware

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Bear Aware: Stay Safe and Smart Around Black Bears Join ranger staff for this educational and interactive program focused on helping you stay safe while hiking and recreating in natural spaces like Bays Mountain Park. This program is designed for hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to confidently enjoy bear country with knowledge […]

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SunWatch

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun's dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]

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Pond Life Discovery

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Dip into the world of freshwater life with this hands-on pond study program! Using nets and observation tools, participants will explore the hidden world beneath the surface of our lake - discovering frogs, insects, fish, and more. Learn about pond ecosystems, food webs, and the importance of healthy aquatic habitats in this fun, educational nature […]

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Bobcat Keeper Talk

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

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Bear Aware

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Bear Aware: Stay Safe and Smart Around Black Bears Join ranger staff for this educational and interactive program focused on helping you stay safe while hiking and recreating in natural spaces like Bays Mountain Park. This program is designed for hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to confidently enjoy bear country with knowledge […]

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Fox Keeper Talk

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

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SunWatch

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun's dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]

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