Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? This popular program features a mix of Halloween music, from classics like the Monster Mash to pop hits featuring Michael Jackson’s Thriller, all set to fantastic laser artwork. Fright Light is a ghoulishly good way to celebrate this holiday with the whole family — […]
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 light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
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.
Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? This popular program features a mix of Halloween music, from classics like the Monster Mash to pop hits featuring Michael Jackson’s Thriller, all set to fantastic laser artwork. Fright Light is a ghoulishly good way to celebrate this holiday with the whole family — […]
Join park staff for a picture-perfect adventure along the Bays Ridge and Orchid Trails. Bring your camera and keep your eyes open for forest scenes, wildlife, and all the little details that make Bays Mountain worth capturing, especially during golden hour! This walk will take you through an advanced/expert trail system, so come prepared for […]
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 light at night. For centuries, we have become accustomed to using artificial light after dark, treating it as a natural part of our lives. But it isn’t. Living organisms […]
Celebrate autumn by carving pumpkins! Work with rangers and animal care staff on carving pumpkins that will be used as enrichment for Bays Mountain’s resident animal ambassadors. After carving, watch as select animals explore, investigate, and enjoy these holiday enrichment items! All tools and pumpkins are provided; just bring your creative side! This program is […]
This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in 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 […]
Join park staff to talk about the fascinating world of wolves! Learn about our resident wolf pack, their complex social dynamics, communication, and diet. Along the way, you can also find out how they keep their ecosystems balanced and healthy. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its 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, immersive experience. You don’t want […]
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 important role in their mountain ecosystem. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
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 light at night. For […]
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A calendar has been created called the This is Kingsport events calendar which will serve as a non-public forum to provide citizens with information about social and organizational gatherings held within the city. The city will disseminate information to the public through this online calendar about social and organizational gatherings which are conducted or promoted by community partners with which the city currently has partnership agreements. Additionally, social or organizational gatherings held on city owned property to which the public at large is invited will be published on this calendar.
Each year the city enters into partnership agreements with multiple community partners some of whom in turn support the city by organizing events or promoting events of members and affiliates. By creating a common source for the dissemination of information about community events the city will be furthering its support of those community partners which in turn support the city. Moreover, the city wishes to and will benefit from highlighting gatherings which will be of benefit and enjoyment to the public.
Community partners may communicate their events or those which they promote to the city which will disseminate the information through the event calendar. Furthermore, the city of Kingsport will publish on the calendar those community events which are held on city property. In order to achieve the city’s goals only those events described herein will be published on the This is Kingsport event calendar which will be curated by city staff.