Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
2023-05-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Bays Mountain Park, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
Join us on a journey to the Red Planet — the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make a two year mission to Mars, and back, successful? Discover the many challenges astronauts will face – and how creativity, communication and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. This production looks into NASA research and training to address these critical needs. It also aims to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals!
This production is a collaboration by the Bell Museum & UNC Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. The work was funded by a NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) Award 80NSSC20M0028 to the Bell Museum through the Regents of the University of Minnesota.
The program is followed by a brief tour of the current evening sky using our Zeiss ZKP-4 optical star projector.
Show length ~35 min.

Cinco De Mayo Yoga Hike
2023-05-05 11:00 - 12:30
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your Bays Mountain friends and participate in a Yoga Hike. This hike features a 2-mile out-and-back portion of the Lake Road and Azalea Trails that will take approximately 70 minutes, yoga included. The amphitheater and other stops along the way are utilized to teach standing yoga poses that will challenge and develop your strength, flexibility, and balance. Please wear exercise clothing appropriate for the weather. The cost is $5.00 per person, and all levels are welcome. Registration is limited, so please sign up soon.
We look forward to seeing you.

This program is provided by the Bays Mountain Park Association. All proceeds benefit the Bays Mountain Park Association.

Appalachian Skies
2023-05-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-25 14:00 - 15:00
“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss star projector instrument. It’s 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 experience. You don’t want to miss it! Produced in house and led by planetarium staff, learn what fascinating constellations will be easily visible. Marvel at their ancient lore. Find out what planets are easily seen as well. Visitors will take this knowledge home and be able to locate these sights for themselves.
Show length ~ 35 min.

Mother's Day Yoga Hike
2023-05-13 11:00 - 12:30
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend with your Bays Mountain friends by participating in a Yoga Hike. This hike features a 2-mile out-and-back portion of the Lake Road and Azalea Trails that will take approximately 70 minutes, yoga included. The amphitheater and other stops along the way are utilized to teach standing yoga poses that will challenge and develop your strength, flexibility, and balance. Please wear exercise clothing appropriate for the weather. The cost is $5.00 per person, and all levels are welcome. Registration is limited, so please sign up soon.
We look forward to seeing you.
This program is provided by the Bays Mountain Park Association. All proceeds benefit the Bays Mountain Park Association.

Kids at Bays
2023-05-20 10:00 - 17:00
Turn off the screens, lay down the controller and put your phone on silent. It’s time to take your children outside and enjoy a fun-filled day with nature at Bays Mountain Park.
The park is hosting its annual Kids at Bays Day on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A variety of paid and free programs are scheduled to keep kids engaged at the park all day long. All of the animal habitats, hiking and biking trails and the Nature Center will be open for discovery and exploration.
In addition, food trucks will be on site and located behind the Day Camp cabin.
“Kids at Bays Day is a great opportunity to get your children out of the house, away from their devices and to reconnect with nature,” said Megan Krager, Bays Mountain Park manager.
Kids at Bays Day is being held in connection with the nationally recognized Kids to Parks Day celebration. Now in its 13th year, Kids to Parks Day is an annual day of outdoor exploration at local, state and national parks and public lands across the country.
Organized by the National Park Trust, the mission of Kids to Parks Day is to foster future outdoor enthusiasts and help with developing the next generation of park stewards by engaging kids in memorable outdoor experiences. While discovering and exploring parks, kids learn about park stewardship, outdoor recreation, STEM, and the history of our country and its amazing national treasures.
For more information about Kids to Parks Day visit www.parktrust.org/kids-to-parks-day.

Guided History Hike
2023-06-03 10:00 - 12:00
Spend a spring afternoon wandering along park trails, listening to stories about the mountain. Join us for a Guided History Hike and the perfect time to recognize National Trails Day!
This program will focus on families that live in the mountain area and will be led by park volunteers David and Brenda Fox.
We’re excited to provide more history programming for you. Prepare for a four-mile round trip hike along Lakeside and Lake Road Trails sections. Please expect to hike for about three hours. Portions of the trails are hilly and will require climbing.
All proceeds benefit the Bays Mountain Park Association.

Fish Feeding
2023-06-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join us in the Watershed to learn about fish native to our part of Tennessee. The enjoy the exciting display of the fish’s predatory nature as keeper staff feed the fish!

Summer Yoga at The Pavilion
2023-06-09 10:00 - 11:00
Enjoy Bays Mountain’s beautiful scenery while participating in a Summer Yoga class at the Pavilion.
This yoga class features poses that challenge students to build strength and flexibility while also developing balance and coordination. The class also presents a meditation section where students can rest and restore. Designed for all levels, modifications will be offered. Please wear exercise clothing.
The cost is $5 per adult, and registration is limited. Please bring your mat and water, and plan to meet at the Pavilion. We look forward to seeing you!
Class size: 12 people
This program is provided by the Bays Mountain Park Association. All proceeds benefit the Bays Mountain Park Association.

Barge Yoga
2023-06-17 10:00 - 11:00
Enjoy a Bays Mountain Barge ride while by participating in a yoga class designed to challenge your balance. We will be doing yoga on the barge!
This fun, exercise science-based yoga class features poses that challenge students to build strength and flexibility while also working on coordination skills. The class will further incorporate a rest and restore portion (5-10 minutes) that includes stretching and breathing exercises. Designed for all levels, modifications will be offered.
Cost is $5 per adult and registration is limited. Please bring your own mat and water. We will meet down by the barge 15 minutes prior to class starting. We look forward to seeing you!

Yoga At The Farmstead
2023-06-23 10:00 - 11:00
Enjoy Bays Mountain’s Farmstead Museum while practicing in a yoga class. This yoga class features poses that challenge students to build strength and flexibility while also working on balance and coordination skills.
The class will further incorporate rest and restore position (5-10 minutes), including stretching and breathing exercises. Designed for all levels, modifications will be offered.
The cost is $5.00 per adult, and registration is limited. Please bring your mat and water. We look forward to seeing you!

Fun Fest Dollar Day
2023-07-19 08:00 - 17:00
Enjoy the barge ride and planetarium at Bays Mountain Park for only $1 per person.

Fun Fest Moonlight Hike
2023-07-20 20:30 - 22:00
Spend the evening hiking around the reservoir along Lakeside Trail. Listen to a variety of nocturnal animals. Hear the howl of the park’s wolves.

Unveiling the Invisible Universe
2023-09-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-02 12:00 - 13:00
For thousands of years, humans observed the light from the night sky with just their eyes.
In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the optical Universe.
In the 20th century, with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation from the hot and violent Universe. Not only light, though, can provide information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal even more.
Recently, detection of gravitational waves by the LIGO experiment of two merging black holes opened a new window into astrophysics.
This program will delve into these different ways we learn about the Cosmos.
The program is followed by a live, brief tour of the current evening sky using our Zeiss ZKP-4 optical star projector. Due to its live nature, and the natural progression of the changing night sky throughout the seasons, each tour will be unique! Learn what fascinating mythological constellations, from Ancient Greece and other cultures, will be easily visible. Marvel at their lore. Find out what planets are easily seen as well. Visitors will take this knowledge home and be able to locate these celestial sights for themselves.
Show length ~35 min.

Appalachian Skies
2023-09-02 14:00 - 15:00
“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 to miss it!
Due to the live nature of the program, and the natural progression of the changing night sky throughout the seasons, each presentation will be unique! Learn what fascinating mythological constellations, from Ancient Greece and other cultures, will be easily visible. Marvel at their lore. Find out what planets are easily seen as well. Visitors will take this knowledge home and be able to locate these celestial sights for themselves.
Show length ~ 35 min.

Labor Day Yoga Hike
2023-09-04 11:00 - 12:15
Celebrate Labor Day with your Bays Mountain friends and participate in a Yoga Hike. This hike features a 1.7-mile, out and back portion of the Lakeside Trail that will take approximately 70 minutes, yoga included. The trail bridges are utilized to teach standing yoga poses while challenging your strength, flexibility and balance. Isometric core work will be emphasized while hiking. Cost is $6 per person and all levels are welcome. Please wear exercise clothing and plan to meet outside the Nature Center. Registration is limited, so please sign up soon. We look forward to seeing you!
This program is provided by the Bays Mountain Park Association. All proceeds benefit the Bays Mountain Park Association.
