Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For […]
$6.00
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7 events,
Join ranger staff to slow down and look closer at our pond turtles and Eastern Box Turtles, their unique adaptations, behaviors, diets, and what makes them different than other reptiles! This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. 
“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
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.
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. |
2 events,
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, […]
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. |
4 events,
Featured
Recurring
Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. (stand up paddleboard) while viewing the night sky. It’s an astronomy program with a twist. Join […]
$10.00
Join park staff for an engaging talk about our resident raptors, their incredible traits, hunting strategies, behaviors, and how we can be stewards for these incredible hunters of the sky! […]
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For […]
$6.00
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. […] |
3 events,
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, and why they are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Join park staff to talk about the fascinating world of wolves! Learn about our resident wolf pack, their complex social dynamics, communication, and diet. Along the way, you can also find out how they keep their ecosystems balanced and healthy. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. |
4 events,
Featured
Recurring
Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. (stand up paddleboard) while viewing the night sky. It’s an astronomy program with a twist. Join park staff, in the middle of the reservoir, for a guided hike through the night sky. Learn about the constellations and viewable plants with the […]
$10.00
Join ranger staff to slow down and look closer at our pond turtles and Eastern Box Turtles, their unique adaptations, behaviors, diets, and what makes them different than other reptiles! This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For […]
$6.00
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. […] |
5 events,
Featured
Recurring
Join us for a truly immersive yoga class at Bays Mountain! This class takes place inside Bays Mountain’s one of a kind planetarium theater. In this scenic yoga program, the […]
$12.00
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, and why they are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
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. 
If you enjoy astronomy, then the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club is for you! We invite you to attend one of our meetings and experience it first hand. Each meeting is different and has a unique topic that is presented. To learn more, to see what each meeting topic will be and to find out where […] |
8 events,
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Join park staff to talk about the fascinating world of wolves! Learn about our resident wolf pack, their complex social dynamics, communication, and diet. Along the way, you can also find out how they keep their ecosystems balanced and healthy. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
“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
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For […]
$6.00
Join park staff for an engaging talk about our resident raptors, their incredible traits, hunting strategies, behaviors, and how we can be stewards for these incredible hunters of the sky! This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. 
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
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7 events,
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For […]
$6.00
Join ranger staff to slow down and look closer at our pond turtles and Eastern Box Turtles, their unique adaptations, behaviors, diets, and what makes them different than other reptiles! This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
“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
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.
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. |
2 events,
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, and why they are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
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. |
4 events,
Featured
Recurring
Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. (stand up paddleboard) while viewing the night sky. It’s an astronomy program with a twist. Join park staff, in the middle of the reservoir, for a guided hike through the night sky. Learn about the constellations and viewable plants with the […]
$10.00
Join park staff for an engaging talk about our resident raptors, their incredible traits, hunting strategies, behaviors, and how we can be stewards for these incredible hunters of the sky! This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. […] |
3 events,
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, and why they are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Join park staff to talk about the fascinating world of wolves! Learn about our resident wolf pack, their complex social dynamics, communication, and diet. Along the way, you can also find out how they keep their ecosystems balanced and healthy. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. |
5 events,
Featured
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Featured
What happens after the flames have long since passed at the park from a planned burn? Join park staff on a hike to Azalea and Oak trails, where our prescribed burn(s) have taken place. See what happens months after a burn, and what benefits there are from prescribed burns in this landscape. Look for a […]
Featured
Recurring
Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. (stand up paddleboard) while viewing the night sky. It’s an astronomy program with a twist. Join […]
$10.00
Join ranger staff to slow down and look closer at our pond turtles and Eastern Box Turtles, their unique adaptations, behaviors, diets, and what makes them different than other reptiles! This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. […] |
6 events,
Featured
Recurring
Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before! This program combines an incredible surround sound mix of the music with breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond. NSC Creative led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis, to […]
$15.00
Featured
Recurring
Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before! This program combines an incredible surround sound mix of the music with breath-taking views of the […]
$15.00
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, and why they are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. 
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 […]
$6.00
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For […]
$6.00
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. |
11 events,
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
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
Join park staff to talk about the fascinating world of wolves! Learn about our resident wolf pack, their complex social dynamics, communication, and diet. Along the way, you can also […]
“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
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 […]
$6.00
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
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 […]
$6.00
Join park staff for an engaging talk about our resident raptors, their incredible traits, hunting strategies, behaviors, and how we can be stewards for these incredible hunters of the sky! […]
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
|
10 events,
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
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 […]
$6.00
Join ranger staff to slow down and look closer at our pond turtles and Eastern Box Turtles, their unique adaptations, behaviors, diets, and what makes them different than other reptiles! […]
“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 […]
$6.00
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
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.
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
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
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. |
2 events,
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, and why they are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
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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4 events,
Join park staff for an engaging talk about our resident raptors, their incredible traits, hunting strategies, behaviors, and how we can be stewards for these incredible hunters of the sky! This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
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
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. […] |
5 events,
Featured
Recurring
Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening, viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir. Guests are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. along with a Type III PFD (personal […]
$10.00
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, and why they are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
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 […]
$6.00
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Join park staff to talk about the fascinating world of wolves! Learn about our resident wolf pack, their complex social dynamics, communication, and diet. Along the way, you can also […] |
4 events,
Join ranger staff to slow down and look closer at our pond turtles and Eastern Box Turtles, their unique adaptations, behaviors, diets, and what makes them different than other reptiles! […]
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 […]
$6.00
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. […] |
6 events,
Featured
Recurring
Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before! This program combines an incredible surround sound mix of the music with breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond. NSC Creative led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis, to […]
$15.00
Featured
Recurring
Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before! This program combines an incredible surround sound mix of the music with breath-taking views of the […]
$15.00
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, and why they are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
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
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
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. |
13 events,
Featured
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Featured
Join us for a truly unique class at Bays Mountain. This class will be given on the Bays Mountain Barge, right out in the middle of the lake! The primary […]
$8.00
Featured
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Featured
Do you enjoy nature photography? Join park staff aboard the barge for a trip geared toward photography! We will take a leisurely float around Bays Mountain Lake to enjoy the […]
$6.00
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For […]
$6.00
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 […]
$6.00
Join park staff to talk about the fascinating world of wolves! Learn about our resident wolf pack, their complex social dynamics, communication, and diet. Along the way, you can also […]
“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
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 […]
$6.00
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. […]
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
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
Join park staff for an engaging talk about our resident raptors, their incredible traits, hunting strategies, behaviors, and how we can be stewards for these incredible hunters of the sky! This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. |
11 events,
Featured
Recurring
This 40-minute immersive breath-work and meditation program will take place in Bay’s Mountain’s one-of-a-kind planetarium. From dawn to dusk, the planetarium will simulate a day’s journey while we discuss the […]
$10.00
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For […]
$6.00
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
Join ranger staff to slow down and look closer at our pond turtles and Eastern Box Turtles, their unique adaptations, behaviors, diets, and what makes them different than other reptiles! This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
“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 […]
$6.00
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 […]
$6.00
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.
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For […]
$6.00
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 […]
$6.00
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. |
3 events,
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, and why they are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
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 […]
$6.00
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. |
5 events,
Featured
Recurring
Spend an evening on the lake enjoying the nocturnal sounds of the park. Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great blue herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and […]
$6.00
Join park staff for an engaging talk about our resident raptors, their incredible traits, hunting strategies, behaviors, and how we can be stewards for these incredible hunters of the sky! This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
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 […]
$6.00
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. |
4 events,
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, […]
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
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Join park staff to talk about the fascinating world of wolves! Learn about our resident wolf pack, their complex social dynamics, communication, and diet. Along the way, you can also find out how they keep their ecosystems balanced and healthy. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. |
7 events,
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Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? This popular program features a mix of Halloween music, from classics like the Monster Mash to pop hits featuring […] 
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Rush emerged as one of the most powerful and bombastic sounds of the 1970s. Their 1976 album ‘2112’ represents progressive rock at its grandiose heights and captures fascinating storytelling through […] 
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Metallica is regarded as one of the leading pioneers of what would become the heavy metal genre. Now Metallica’s beloved tempos, instrumentals, themes and sound are joined with laser lights […]
Join ranger staff to slow down and look closer at our pond turtles and Eastern Box Turtles, their unique adaptations, behaviors, diets, and what makes them different than other reptiles! This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
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 […]
$6.00
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. […] |
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Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? This popular program features a mix of Halloween music, from classics like the Monster Mash to pop hits featuring Michael Jackson’s Thriller, all set to fantastic laser artwork. Fright Light is a ghoulishly good way to celebrate this holiday with the whole family — […]
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Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? This popular program features a mix of Halloween music, from classics like the Monster Mash to pop hits featuring Michael Jackson’s Thriller, all set to fantastic laser artwork. Fright Light is a ghoulishly good way to celebrate this holiday with the whole family — […] 
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Join park staff for a picture-perfect adventure along the Bays Ridge and Orchid Trails. Bring your camera and keep your eyes open for forest scenes, wildlife, and all the little […]
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Metallica is regarded as one of the leading pioneers of what would become the heavy metal genre. Now Metallica’s beloved tempos, instrumentals, themes and sound are joined with laser lights of the same caliber and style. Enjoy the sensational music of Metallica alongside an exhilarating visual treat of lasers. Tickets: $15 adults / $10 for […]
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Rush emerged as one of the most powerful and bombastic sounds of the 1970s. Their 1976 album ‘2112’ represents progressive rock at its grandiose heights and captures fascinating storytelling through […]
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, and why they are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
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
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
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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Celebrate autumn by carving pumpkins! Work with rangers and animal care staff on carving pumpkins that will be used as enrichment for Bays Mountain’s resident animal ambassadors. After carving, watch […]
$7.00
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Join us at Bays Mountain Park for Park After Dark, a Halloween-themed night packed with spooky adventures, nighttime discoveries and plenty of family-friendly fun. Take a sunset barge ride across […]
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
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 […]
$6.00
Join park staff to talk about the fascinating world of wolves! Learn about our resident wolf pack, their complex social dynamics, communication, and diet. Along the way, you can also […]
“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
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 […]
$6.00
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. […]
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
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 […]
$6.00
Join park staff for an engaging talk about our resident raptors, their incredible traits, hunting strategies, behaviors, and how we can be stewards for these incredible hunters of the sky! This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. |
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Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
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
Join ranger staff to slow down and look closer at our pond turtles and Eastern Box Turtles, their unique adaptations, behaviors, diets, and what makes them different than other reptiles! […]
“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
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 […]
$6.00
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.
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For […]
$6.00
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 […]
$6.00
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. |
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Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, […]
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
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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Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? This popular program features a mix of Halloween music, from classics like the Monster Mash to pop hits featuring Michael Jackson’s Thriller, all set to fantastic laser artwork. Fright Light is a ghoulishly good way to celebrate this holiday with the whole family — […]
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Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening, viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir. Guests are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. along with a Type III PFD (personal floatation device) vest style. Guests can unload watercrafts near the upper portion of the dam. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 per person for […]
$10.00
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Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? This popular program features a mix of Halloween music, from classics like the Monster Mash to pop hits featuring Michael Jackson’s Thriller, all set to fantastic laser artwork. Fright Light is a ghoulishly good way to celebrate this holiday with the whole family — […]
Join park staff for an engaging talk about our resident raptors, their incredible traits, hunting strategies, behaviors, and how we can be stewards for these incredible hunters of the sky! This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
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
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For […]
$6.00
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. […] |
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Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, and why they are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
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 […]
$6.00
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Join park staff to talk about the fascinating world of wolves! Learn about our resident wolf pack, their complex social dynamics, communication, and diet. Along the way, you can also find out how they keep their ecosystems balanced and healthy. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. |
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Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? This popular program features a mix of Halloween music, from classics like the Monster Mash to pop hits featuring […]
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Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? This popular program features a mix of Halloween music, from classics like the Monster Mash to pop hits featuring […]
Join ranger staff to slow down and look closer at our pond turtles and Eastern Box Turtles, their unique adaptations, behaviors, diets, and what makes them different than other reptiles! […]
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 […]
$6.00
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. […] |
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Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? This popular program features a mix of Halloween music, from classics like the Monster Mash to pop hits featuring Michael Jackson’s Thriller, all set to fantastic laser artwork. Fright Light is a ghoulishly good way to celebrate this holiday with the whole family — […]
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Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? This popular program features a mix of Halloween music, from classics like the Monster Mash to pop hits featuring Michael Jackson’s Thriller, all set to fantastic laser artwork. Fright Light is a ghoulishly good way to celebrate this holiday with the whole family — […]
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Rush emerged as one of the most powerful and bombastic sounds of the 1970s. Their 1976 album ‘2112’ represents progressive rock at its grandiose heights and captures fascinating storytelling through music. Experience the energetic music of Rush and enjoy a visual interpretation through custom laser imagery. Tickets: $15 adults / $10 for children 12 and […]
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Metallica is regarded as one of the leading pioneers of what would become the heavy metal genre. Now Metallica’s beloved tempos, instrumentals, themes and sound are joined with laser lights of the same caliber and style. Enjoy the sensational music of Metallica alongside an exhilarating visual treat of lasers. Tickets: $15 adults / $10 for […]
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, […]
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
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
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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Bays Mountain Park Association and Bays Mountain Yoga Programs present Halloween Yoga for Kids at the Fox Den Playground. This event will be held on October 31 at 10:30 a.m. […]
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Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? This popular program features a mix of Halloween music, from classics like the Monster Mash to pop hits featuring […]
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Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? This popular program features a mix of Halloween music, from classics like the Monster Mash to pop hits featuring […]
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Rush emerged as one of the most powerful and bombastic sounds of the 1970s. Their 1976 album ‘2112’ represents progressive rock at its grandiose heights and captures fascinating storytelling through […]
Featured
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Metallica is regarded as one of the leading pioneers of what would become the heavy metal genre. Now Metallica’s beloved tempos, instrumentals, themes and sound are joined with laser lights of the same caliber and style. Enjoy the sensational music of Metallica alongside an exhilarating visual treat of lasers. Tickets: $15 adults / $10 for […]
Light pollution. How can something as essential as light be considered a pollutant? The answer lies not in light itself, but instead how we use artificial light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
$6.00
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 […]
$6.00
Join park staff to talk about the fascinating world of wolves! Learn about our resident wolf pack, their complex social dynamics, communication, and diet. Along the way, you can also […]
“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
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
Get to know one of Appalachia’s most elusive predators! Come by the bobcat habitat to learn about bobcat behavior, hunting strategies, adaptations, and their important role in their mountain ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. |
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