Take a trek through the autumn forest along Lake Road to the Ecology Pond. Along the way, we will take in the sights of the fall colors and discuss the ecology of the changing forest. Please wear sturdy closed-toed shoes while hiking along Lake Road. Dress for the weather, and bring drinking water. The total […]
Join in Bays Mountain’s yoga program by participating in a Halloween Yoga Hike. You are invited to wear a costume you can be flexible in. This moderate 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 […]
Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, dusks, geese, turtles, great blue herons, beaver lodges and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your Park Ranger will discuss park history as well as the sights and sounds encountered on your trip creating a unique experience. The Barge Ride lasts approximately 45-minutes and may be cancelled due to weather. Seating […]
Travel back to the beginning of time and experience the birth of the Sun. Discover how it came to support life, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away. The program is followed by a brief tour of the current night sky. Show length ~35 min.
Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, dusks, geese, turtles, great blue herons, beaver lodges and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your Park Ranger will discuss park history as well as the sights and sounds encountered on your trip creating a unique experience. The Barge Ride lasts approximately 45-minutes and may be cancelled due to weather. Seating […]
“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 […]
Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, dusks, geese, turtles, great blue herons, beaver lodges and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your Park Ranger will discuss park history as well as the sights and sounds encountered on your trip creating a unique experience. The Barge Ride lasts approximately 45-minutes and may be cancelled due to weather. Seating […]
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 […]
Hear the stories and see the faces of the people who lived on the mountain long before the Park came to be. This program is presented inside in the comfort and intrigue of the historic Farmstead Museum, which houses much of the early artifacts and documents that tell the story of Bays Mountain Park. Presented […]
Honor your veteran friend or family member by participating in a Bays Mountain Yoga Hike. This hike features a 1.7-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 […]
Join a Park Ranger on a short hike as we call for owls along the trails. We have three owl species that call Bays Mountain home, and we'd like to introduce them in their natural habita. Come join us for an all-age event. Cost is $3.00 per person. Reservations are limited to a small group.
Corn husks have been used for years to make toys for kids. Join us at the park to create your own! This activity is fun for all ages and groups. Cost is $3.00 per person for non-members. Pre-Registration is required.
853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589
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