Nature: Pond Life ~ Catch and observe critters that live in the shallow water of our lake or beaver pond. Meet below the balcony behind the Nature Center.
Nature: Summer Tree Walk ~ Take an easy walk of less than a mile and explore the natural history of native trees. Meet under the balcony behind the Nature Center. Please socially distance.
(Weather permitting) - Fly through the forest canopy on a 310-foot zipline. Limit of 15. * No Zipline if rain, thunderstorms, or lightning is present.
Have you wondered, has anyone lived on Bays Mountain? How did they live? Who were they? Find out the answers to these questions and more along this one hour hike. Enjoy a morning stroll, out to the floating bridge, along Lakeside Trail with park guides. Learn about what it was like to live on the […]
Have you wondered, has anyone lived on Bays Mountain? How did they live? Who were they? Find out the answers to these questions and more along this two-and-a-half-hour hike. Enjoy an afternoon stroll along Lakeside Trail, up Sweetgum, and out to Feagins Gap with park guides. Learn about what it was like to live on […]
On a clear, dark night, most of us have gazed upon the stars and wondered about all those tiny points of light. Many of us are able to identify different patterns and constellations in the stars. But, what are those tiny points of light? “Discover the Stars” takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the […]
Spend Friday the 13th at Bays Mountain Park… if you dare! Knoxville TVA Credit Union presents a special spooky edition of Cinema Under the Stars on Friday, August 13. Originally BMP planned to play a made-for-television version of 1980’s “Friday the 13th,” but the film was not available in a format that the park’s projectors […]
For those that cannot participate in a hike, the park along with David and Brenda Fox, will be providing history barge rides. Cost is $5 per person for non-members. Pre-registration is required by calling the Nature Center at (423) 229-9447.
(Weather permitting) - Fly through the forest canopy on a 310-foot zipline. Limit of 15. $10 per non-member or $5 per member. Tickets are available the day of the program in the Nature Center. * No Zipline if rain, thunderstorms, or lightning is present.
**UPDATE** After the original date for this event was rained out, Cinema Under the Stars has been rescheduled for Friday, August 27 at 8 p.m. All previously purchased tickets will be honored. If you cannot attend this rescheduled event and wish to request a refund, please contact the park. Didn't grab a ticket for the […]
Enjoy the beauty of the Bays Mountain Reservoir while the secrets of aquatic animals are revealed. Meet at the barge. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center on the day of the program. The cost is $5 per person for non-members. For public health and safety purposes, this program will be limited to 15 […]
Everyone gather around the campfire, and let Bays Mountain Park tell you a tale. This September, visit the Bays Mountain Amphitheater for “Campfire Tales,” a free storytelling event sponsored by Knoxville TVA Credit Union. Each Friday night of the month, BMP welcomes tellers from Jonesborough Storyteller’s Guild, who belong to one of the oldest continuing […]
853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589
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