Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium Adopts New Logo

After an overwhelmingly positive response from the Kingsport community, Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium will be adopting a new official logo that celebrates the park’s 50 years of history. The new logo was developed during the preparation…

Bays Mountain Park loses gray wolf

Bays Mountain Park is sad to announce the death of Netar - the elder female member of its wolf pack. Park officials say the 15-year-old gray wolf and former alpha of the pack, died Monday evening in the park’s wolf habitat. “Netar has…

Registration Now Open for Summer Day Camp

Adventure and learning come together every day at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium! This summer, your child can spend a week learning and exploring in nature at Bays Mountain Park’s Summer Day Camp. Registration is now open for 2022…

Beloved Bobcat Kirby Has Passed

Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium is deeply saddened to announce the death of Kirby the bobcat. Kirby died peacefully in his sleep under the care of naturalist staff in his enclosure during the morning of March 10, 2022. At 18 years old,…

Summer Naturalist Internship

Want to spend your summer at Bays Mountain Park? We're looking for a naturalist intern! Review the information below, and submit your application by April 4, 2022 for consideration. Qualifications: Applicant must be a current student having…