Nature preserve trail in Kingsport, Tennessee

Bays Mountain Nature Preserve, located in Kingsport, Tennessee, United States, is a picturesque park and tourist attraction where visitors can observe a variety of wildlife including water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great herons, beavers, and even black bears. The park offers a unique barge ride experience where a naturalist guides guests through the park's history and points out the signs and sounds of the surrounding nature. The park features a 44-acre lake, hiking trails, a Nature Center with a state-of-the-art Planetarium Theater, and Animal Habitats showcasing wolves, bobcats, raptors, and reptiles. Visitors can also enjoy the chilling sounds of a wolf pack howling, learn about eclipses in the Planetarium Theater, and explore the park's 32 miles of mountain biking trails. Bays Mountain Park hosts daily events and programs for all ages, including school group programs and special events. Visitors can download maps of the park for easy navigation and participate in unique yoga classes offered in partnership with local instructors.