Nature Interactive – Skulls and Bones
Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, KingsportWeek of Events
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Nature Interactive – Skulls and Bones
Nature Interactive – Skulls and Bones
Meet Ranger Rhonda in the Nature Center to do a little nature investigative work. Interact with native animal bones and skulls and learn what these items tell us about their owners. This is a drop-in program, so please stop by anytime between 12.00 pm and 1.30 pm and stay as long as you like.
Appalachian Skies
Appalachian Skies
“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 […]
SunWatch
SunWatch
SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun's dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]
Wonder of Wolves
Wonder of Wolves
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. Photo by Jay […]
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Nature: Wolf Keeper Talk
Nature: Wolf Keeper Talk
Hear the chilling chorus of the wolf pack. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron
Wonder of Wolves
Wonder of Wolves
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. Photo by Jay […]
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Spring Waterfall Tour – Dolan Branch Falls and subsequent Cascades Hike
Spring Waterfall Tour – Dolan Branch Falls and subsequent Cascades Hike
Join us for a hike down the Dolan Branch Trail and experience the beauty of 20' Dolan Branch Falls. Along the way, we will encounter countless small cascades and learn about the important history Bays Mountain played in the founding of Kingsport. We will stop at the abandoned Bays Mountain Filter Plan and old water […]
Dining with The Wolves
Dining with The Wolves
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Spring Wildflower Tour – Wildflowers @ Laurel Run
Spring Wildflower Tour – Wildflowers @ Laurel Run
Come enjoy the bright colors of Spring with us! On this short walk, you will learn about the wildflowers that call the Laurel Run Watershed home. Meet at the Laurel Run Park gravel lot. This is a ticketed event with limited tickets. Please pre-register for this event below.
St. Patrick’s Day Yoga Hike
St. Patrick’s Day Yoga Hike
Join in Bays Mountain’s yoga program by participating in a St. Patrick’s Day Yoga Hike. You are invited to wear green if you wish. 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. Please […]
Herpetarium Keeper Talk
Herpetarium Keeper Talk
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.
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Nature: Wolf Keeper Talk
Nature: Wolf Keeper Talk
Hear the chilling chorus of the wolf pack. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron
Saturday with Snakes
Saturday with Snakes
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident snakes. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Dining with The Wolves
Dining with The Wolves
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
Appalachian Skies
Appalachian Skies
“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 […]
SunWatch
SunWatch
SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun's dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
StarWatch
StarWatch
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 […]