Bays Mountain Park is a 3,550 acre park located in Kingsport, Tennessee. The park features a nature center, state-of-the-art planetarium theater, trails, and native...
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“Dark Side of Light”
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…
Turtle Keeper Talk
Get to know these reptiles by seeing them up close and learn the secrets to their long lives. This is a free program with no registration required.
Barge Ride
Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your naturalist will discuss…
“Dark Side of Light”
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…
Bobcat Keeper Talk
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Barge Ride
Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your naturalist will discuss…
“Dark Side of Light”
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…
Fox Keeper Talk
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.
Barge Ride
Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your naturalist will discuss…
“Dark Side of Light”
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…
Camping Essentials: Firecraft 101
November is the perfect time for campfire marshmallows and stories! This hands-on outdoor workshop will teach the timeless skill of building a safe and…
“Comets & Discovery”
This program is much more than a straight narrative about comets. The show takes the viewer on a journey of discovery. We follow two intrepid comet hunters in…
Wolf Keeper Talk
Join park staff to talk about the fascinating world of wolves! Learn about our resident wolf pack, their complex social dynamics, communication, and diet.…
Barge Ride
Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your naturalist will discuss…
“Dark Side of Light”
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…
Bobcat Keeper Talk
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…
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…
Fox Keeper Talk
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.
“Comets & Discovery”
This program is much more than a straight narrative about comets. The show takes the viewer on a journey of discovery. We follow two intrepid comet hunters in…
Barge Ride
Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your naturalist will discuss…
“Dark Side of Light”
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…
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.
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.
Barge Ride
Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your naturalist will discuss…