• Nature: Sunset Fire Tower Hike

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

    Spend a spring evening hiking and enjoying a sunset along River Mountain Road.. Trails used for this hike are rated moderate to advanced. There will be some elevation change along the last seven tenths of the hike. The hike will be led by a park guide. The guide will talk about park history and wildlife […]

    $15.00
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    Nature: Summer Tree Walk

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

    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.

    $3.00
  • Guided History Hike – Stories of the Mountain – Medium History Hike

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

    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 […]

    $5.00
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    Guided History Barge Rides

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

    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.

    $5.00
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    Campfire Tales

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

    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 […]

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    PLANETARIUM – “From Earth to the Universe”

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

    Fly off to the farthest reaches of the Universe and learn about our Solar System, galaxy, and Universe. The show is followed by a quick tour of the current night sky. The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have […]

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    PLANETARIUM – “From Earth to the Universe”

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

    Fly off to the farthest reaches of the Universe and learn about our Solar System, galaxy, and Universe. The show is followed by a quick tour of the current night sky. The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have […]

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    Guided History Hike – 4 mile round trip | 3 hours

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

    The hike is $5 per person. See below for registration information.* Spend a spring afternoon wandering along park trails, listening to stories about the mountain. Join us for a Guided History Hike! This program will focus on families that lived in the mountain area, and will be led by park volunteers, David and Brenda Fox. […]

    $5.00