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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy the barge ride and planetarium at Bays Mountain Park for only $1 per person.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
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 […]
853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589
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