A large nature preserve in Kingsport with miles of trails, a lake, wolf and raptor habitats, and a planetarium.
853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660One of the largest city-owned parks in Tennessee, Bays Mountain is a nature preserve on a ridge above Kingsport. Highlights include hiking trails around and above a mountain lake, wolf and raptor habitats, a nature center, barge rides in season, and planetarium shows.
Check the park's site for current hours and parking or program fees.
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