Explore the fantastical display of color from our native wildflowers and natural waterfalls. On these tours, you will be guided through the natural world of our Northeast Tennessee forests. Come enjoy the bright colors of spring with us! On this short walk you will learn about the native wildflowers at Bays Mountain Park. Meet at […]
Explore the fantastical display of color from our native wildflowers and natural waterfalls. On these tours, you will be guided through the natural world of our Northeast Tennessee forests. Come enjoy the bright colors of spring with us! On this short walk you will learn about the native wildflowers at Bays Mountain Park. Meet at […]
The families that called Bays Mountain home for over a century used the land to meet their needs, both in agriculture and medicine. A park ranger will describe the uses and significance of various herbs and wild flora in early Appalachian cultures. Participants will learn about the role of these plants in daily life, including […]
Spring is a season to watch our environment come back to life after months of bitter cold. Join a park ranger for an after-dark exploration of Bays Mountain’s cliffs and creeks to find native amphibians that emerge once the Earth thaws, and observe various species by their vocal croaks, camouflaged skin, and eggs! This program […]
Enjoy an evening under the stars with fun programming, guided explorations and some tasty treats from the La Abejita food truck and an ice cream truck beginning at 6 p.m. And be sure to secure your limited-edition Bays Mountain Park After Dark sticker at the gift shop. The evening’s activities will include: A Hike to […]
At 7 p.m. spend an evening on the lake enjoying the sights and sounds of our nocturnal life while riding our Barge, The Osprey. Then make your way over to the Nature Center at 8 p.m. and join our naturalists to get up close and personal with some native animal pelts and skulls. One of […]
At 7 p.m. join our naturalists to get up close and personal with some native animal pelts and skulls at the Nature Center. One of our park's resident snakes may make an appearance. Then make your way over to the Barge at 8 p.m. and spend an evening on the lake enjoying the sights and […]
Spring is a perfect time of year to see new beauty growing in the outdoors, but planning for a camping or backpacking trip can seem overwhelming with the variety of options one can find. This May, Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium is offering a two-part program on all the essentials needed for just about any […]
Enjoy the bright colors of spring viewing wildflowers while hiking around Laurel Run Park with a Naturalist. Pre-registration is required. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, or in person at the Nature Center Gift Shop. Meet at Laurel Run Park.
Join our animal care staff to create enrichment for our animals! After creating the enrichment, you will get the opportunity to watch them enjoy it! Cost is $10/person (members receive 50% discount), and the program is limited to 15 people. Pre-registration is required.
Spring is a perfect time of year to see new beauty growing in the outdoors, but planning for a camping or backpacking trip can seem overwhelming with the variety of options one can find. This May, Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium is offering a two-part program on all the essentials needed for just about any […]
Kids at Bays Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 17. All of the animal habitats, hiking and biking trails and the Nature Center will be open for discovery and exploration. In addition, food trucks (La Abejita, Ethan & Nora's, and Shane's Place) will be on-site and located behind the […]
853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589
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