What’s better than a Tay Swift playlist? A Tay Swift playlist set to laser lights! Enjoy unforgettable hits from all of her ten distinct eras. Sing along to all your favorites and let the show transport you through different stories as only laser light can. Players gonna play, haters gonna hate, fakers gonna fake, so […]
Start with a layer of heavy metal, add a dash of glam, a pinch of astrophysics, and sprinkle liberally with theatrics. Only THEN will you get a sense of what makes up the legendary Queen, the band who are often touted as being the most educated rock band to ever live. Freddy Mercury put it […]
Join us for a 7 mile trek across the length of Bays Mountain Park! This guided hike will take you from Lauren Run Park in Hawkins County to the Nature Center at Bays Mountain Park. Along the way we will see old home sites, waterfalls, and a variety of plants and animals. The hike is […]
With special “off trail” access, your guides will lead you to 3 secluded homesites, hidden in plain view near Lake Road, dating back to the 1800s. Register early - this hike sold out quickly in 2024! Registration is $15 per person. Max participants: 10 This program is provided by the Bays Mountain Park Association. All […]
Join our rangers for a winter walk around the lake! If the weather cooperates, we hope to see some ice on the water! Cost is $3/person for non-members. Pre-registration is required.
With special “off trail” access, your guides will lead you to 5 secluded homesites in Front Hollow dating back to the 1800s. We’re excited to offer this new hike! Registration is $15 per person. Max participants: 10 This program is provided by the Bays Mountain Park Association. All proceeds benefit the Bays Mountain Park Association. […]
No matter the time of year, birds are abundant at Bays Mountain. But how many different kinds are there? Join park ranger staff for an early morning walk and challenge yourself with how many birds you can identify within an hour! There is no need to worry about being a young or novice birder, as […]
No matter the time of year, birds are abundant at Bays Mountain. But how many different kinds are there? Join park ranger staff for an early morning walk and challenge yourself with how many birds you can identify within an hour! There is no need to worry about being a young or novice birder, as […]
This is a presentation in the Planetarium featuring some of the early spring wildflowers found at Bays Mountain Park. Learn about the fascinating life cycles of these beautiful plants, while also getting to know their habitats and ecology.
With special “off trail” access, your guides will lead you to 2 moonshine still sites that were used in the mid-1900s. Register early - this hike sold out quickly in 2024! Registration is $15 per person. Max participants: 10 This program is provided by the Bays Mountain Park Association. All proceeds benefit the Bays Mountain […]
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 […]
As things begin to warm up, the North American Black Bear emerges from their winter den in search of food. While they are a beautiful - and often described as “cute” - mammal, they are an unmistaken top predator in our ecosystem. So, as the summer gets closer, how do we prepare ourselves in the […]
853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
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