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    “Big Astronomy”

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

    This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Against a backdrop of […]

    $6.00
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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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    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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    Barge Ride

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

    Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your naturalist will discuss park history as well as the signs and sounds encountered on your trip, creating a unique experience. The Barge Ride lasts approximately 45 minutes and may be canceled due to weather. The barge […]

    $6.00
  • Recurring

    “Big Astronomy”

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

    This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Against a backdrop of […]

    $6.00
  • Recurring

    “Big Astronomy”

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

    This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Against a backdrop of […]

    $6.00
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    Barge Ride

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

    Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your naturalist will discuss park history as well as the signs and sounds encountered on your trip, creating a unique experience. The Barge Ride lasts approximately 45 minutes and may be canceled due to weather. The barge […]

    $6.00
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    “Appalachian Skies”

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

    “Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful, immersive experience. You don’t want […]

    $6.00
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    Dining with The Wolves

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

    See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron

    Free
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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.

  • Recurring

    “Big Astronomy”

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

    This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Against a backdrop of […]

    $6.00
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    StarWatch

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

    StarWatch Night viewing (StarWatch) is held each Saturday in the months of March, April, October & November, starting at dusk at the observatories. If poor weather, an alternate live presentation will occur in the planetarium theater. If good weather, visitors will be able to see celestial objects like the Moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies and […]

    Free