*Due to weather Bays Mountain has moved Kids at Bays to Sunday. The park will be still be open on Saturday with regular programming. Sunday, April 25th is all about the kiddos. It's Kids at Bays! Bring the whole clan for a series of events from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. We'll have big trucks in the […]
It's another one of our favorite Nature series of the year as we share the story of fawns this weekend. Spring is full of life. While we spend more time outdoors, we may come across young wildlife that appear "abandoned." During these sessions, you can learn some tips/pointers about what to do if you find […]
MTNCE BLDG PARKING LOT/LK RD PICNIC SHELTERS - BIKE DAYS AT BAYS Hosted by SORBA, the event is filled with education, maintenance seminars, and group rides. Free admission with pre-registration. Visit sorba-tricities.org for more information.
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 […]
Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center the day of the program. Cost is $3 per person for non-members. For public health and safety purposes, this program will be limited to 12 people. Meet at the Amphitheater. Please practice proper social distancing. This program is a part of the park's 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center the day of the program. Cost is $3 per person for non-members. For public health and safety purposes, this program will be limited to 12 people. Meet in front of the Nature Center. This program will take place outside. This program is part of the park's 50th […]
Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center the day of the program. Cost is $3 per person for non-members. For public health and safety purposes, this program will be limited to 12 people. Meet in behind the Nature Center. This program is part of the park's 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Description:This program is for Girl Scouts only K-5th grades. Pre-registration is required by calling (423) 229-9490 to make a reservation. Space is limited. Girls will make a track and hike near the Nature Center to look for animal signs. This program is part of the park’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Throughout the animal habitats spend a few minutes at each station discovering the animal world. Learn new and interesting facts about bee's, turtles, snakes, beavers, raptors, wolves, and invasive species. Stop by the information table, in front of the Nature Center, to pick-up a game sheet to collect stamps. Collect all stamps and win a […]
To Come. Calendar of events to come: Naturalist at Bays Mountain Brewery Morning Yoga
(THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT) On anniversary weekend, it’s time to light up the mountain. Join Bays Mountain Park for two electric nights on May 22 and 23 for a new and improved Laser Light Show in honor of BMP’s 50th Anniversary! Pack your car with friends and family, and make sure to grab some […]
On anniversary weekend, it’s time to light up the mountain. Join Bays Mountain Park for two electric nights on May 22 and 23 for a new and improved Laser Light Show in honor of BMP’s 50th Anniversary! Pack your car with friends and family, and make sure to grab some lawn chairs and blankets for […]
Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center the day of the program. Cost is $3 per person for non-members. For public health and safety purposes, this program will be limited to 12 people. Meet in at the Amphitheater. This program is part of the park's 50th Anniversary Celebration.
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 flotation device) vest style. Guests can unload water crafts near the upper portion of the dam. Pre-registration is required by calling the Nature Center at […]
Enjoy the beauty of the Bays Mountain Reservoir while the secrets of aquatic animals are revealed. Meet at the barge. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center on the day of the program. The cost is $5 per person for non-members. For public health and safety purposes, this program will be limited to 15 […]
Experience the chilling sounds of the wolf call as our naturalists and/or volunteers talk about our pack and share interesting facts about socialization and behaviors. Meet at the wolf habitat. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center on the day of the program. The cost is $3 per person for non-members. For public health […]
Learn about this clever, cunning, solitary hunter who inhabits a diverse range of ecosystems, including those found in our region. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center on the day of the program. The cost is $3 per person for non-members. For public health and safety, this program is limited to 15 people. Meet […]
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 one hour hike. Enjoy an afternoon stroll, out to the floating bridge, along Lakeside Trail with park guides. Learn about what it was like to live on the […]
Get your hands dirty in the search for the secretive salamander. On this crawl, you will learn about these sensitive and sometimes elusive amphibians that call Bays Mountain home through hands-on discovery. Be prepared to take a short hike and get a little dirty on our quest. The cost is $3 per person for non-members. […]
853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589
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