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SUMMARY:StarWatch
DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces StarWatch\, SunWatch programs\nBays Mountain Park is pleased to announce the return of its popular sky viewing programs – StarWatch and SunWatch.\nStarWatch sessions allow the public to enjoy the splendor of the night sky at Bays Mountain Park’s observatories. If the weather is good\, attendees can typically see star clusters\, nebulous gas clouds\, colorful multiple-star systems\, distant galaxies and the Moon and planets.\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater.\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates:\n\nMarch 7 at 7 p.m.\nMarch 14\, 21\, and 28 at 8 p.m.\nApril 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 at 8:30 p.m.\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. Be sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds.\nDuring SunWatch sessions\, participants can safely view the Sun’s surface\, lower atmosphere and sunspots using special telescopes at the Bays Mountain dam. SunWatch observations are held on clear Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.\, March through October.\nThe programs are free to the public (with a $7 park entrance fee). Both programs are hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club and the Bays Mountain Planetarium.\nFor information about other events\, activities and programs offered by Bays Mountain Park\, visit www.baysmountain.com.\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/starwatch-2/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
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SUMMARY:StarWatch
DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces StarWatch\, SunWatch programs\nBays Mountain Park is pleased to announce the return of its popular sky viewing programs – StarWatch and SunWatch.\nStarWatch sessions allow the public to enjoy the splendor of the night sky at Bays Mountain Park’s observatories. If the weather is good\, attendees can typically see star clusters\, nebulous gas clouds\, colorful multiple-star systems\, distant galaxies and the Moon and planets.\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater.\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates:\n\nMarch 7 at 7 p.m.\nMarch 14\, 21\, and 28 at 8 p.m.\nApril 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 at 8:30 p.m.\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. Be sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds.\nDuring SunWatch sessions\, participants can safely view the Sun’s surface\, lower atmosphere and sunspots using special telescopes at the Bays Mountain dam. SunWatch observations are held on clear Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.\, March through October.\nThe programs are free to the public (with a $7 park entrance fee). Both programs are hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club and the Bays Mountain Planetarium.\nFor information about other events\, activities and programs offered by Bays Mountain Park\, visit www.baysmountain.com.\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/starwatch-2/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Kayak Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening under the stars\, floating along the Bays Mountain Reservoir\, safely from the comfort of your own kayak. It’ll be a cool and relaxing evening like no other.\n\nBays Mountain Park is pleased to bring back the kayak stargazing program this spring. The program is an astronomy class with a twist where you’ll learn about the constellations\, the Moon and the viewable planets with the naked eye.\n\nKayak Stargazing programs will be held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 14\, 16 and 21\, and from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on May 7\, 12 and 14. The cost is $5 for park members and $10 for non-members. Each program is limited to 20 boats so be sure to sign up early.\n\nParticipants are required to bring their own kayak\, canoe or stand-up paddleboard and paddling equipment\, along with a Type III personal flotation device. You will also be allowed some time to paddle around the lake as you wait for the sky to darken.\n\nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/4scXg2N. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec\,” then search for “kayak” in the search bar.\nFor more information about Bays Mountain Park visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/kayak-stargazing/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Kayak Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening under the stars\, floating along the Bays Mountain Reservoir\, safely from the comfort of your own kayak. It’ll be a cool and relaxing evening like no other.\n\nBays Mountain Park is pleased to bring back the kayak stargazing program this spring. The program is an astronomy class with a twist where you’ll learn about the constellations\, the Moon and the viewable planets with the naked eye.\n\nKayak Stargazing programs will be held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 14\, 16 and 21\, and from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on May 7\, 12 and 14. The cost is $5 for park members and $10 for non-members. Each program is limited to 20 boats so be sure to sign up early.\n\nParticipants are required to bring their own kayak\, canoe or stand-up paddleboard and paddling equipment\, along with a Type III personal flotation device. You will also be allowed some time to paddle around the lake as you wait for the sky to darken.\n\nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/4scXg2N. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec\,” then search for “kayak” in the search bar.\nFor more information about Bays Mountain Park visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/kayak-stargazing/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:StarWatch
DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces StarWatch\, SunWatch programs\nBays Mountain Park is pleased to announce the return of its popular sky viewing programs – StarWatch and SunWatch.\nStarWatch sessions allow the public to enjoy the splendor of the night sky at Bays Mountain Park’s observatories. If the weather is good\, attendees can typically see star clusters\, nebulous gas clouds\, colorful multiple-star systems\, distant galaxies and the Moon and planets.\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater.\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates:\n\nMarch 7 at 7 p.m.\nMarch 14\, 21\, and 28 at 8 p.m.\nApril 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 at 8:30 p.m.\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. Be sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds.\nDuring SunWatch sessions\, participants can safely view the Sun’s surface\, lower atmosphere and sunspots using special telescopes at the Bays Mountain dam. SunWatch observations are held on clear Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.\, March through October.\nThe programs are free to the public (with a $7 park entrance fee). Both programs are hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club and the Bays Mountain Planetarium.\nFor information about other events\, activities and programs offered by Bays Mountain Park\, visit www.baysmountain.com.\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/starwatch-2/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Kayak Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening under the stars\, floating along the Bays Mountain Reservoir\, safely from the comfort of your own kayak. It’ll be a cool and relaxing evening like no other.\n\nBays Mountain Park is pleased to bring back the kayak stargazing program this spring. The program is an astronomy class with a twist where you’ll learn about the constellations\, the Moon and the viewable planets with the naked eye.\n\nKayak Stargazing programs will be held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 14\, 16 and 21\, and from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on May 7\, 12 and 14. The cost is $5 for park members and $10 for non-members. Each program is limited to 20 boats so be sure to sign up early.\n\nParticipants are required to bring their own kayak\, canoe or stand-up paddleboard and paddling equipment\, along with a Type III personal flotation device. You will also be allowed some time to paddle around the lake as you wait for the sky to darken.\n\nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/4scXg2N. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec\,” then search for “kayak” in the search bar.\nFor more information about Bays Mountain Park visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/kayak-stargazing/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:The Bays Mountain Park Association has partnered with a local yoga instructor to offer residents a series of yoga classes inside the park’s planetarium theater this spring.\nThe following classes will be held beginning in March:\n–          Winter Planetarium Yoga: March 6 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.\n–          Spring Equinox Yoga: March 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n–          Spring Planetarium Yoga: April 3 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.\n–          Earth Day Yoga: April 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.\n–          Mother’s Day Yoga: May 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\nFinally\, a special Yoga on the Barge session will be held on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (weather permitting).\nFrom dawn to dusk\, the planetarium will feature a Sun and Moon that simulates a day’s journey in 30 minutes while performing Sun Salutations\, Warrior series and balance poses.\nConcentric\, eccentric and isometric contractions will be featured so students can work to optimize both their strength and balance as well as their mobility. Finally\, the sessions conclude with a relaxing starry night sky for the remaining 10 minutes of the class.\nEach class is approximately 45 minutes in length\, and the cost is $12 per person. Class size is limited to 9 people. Participants of all levels are welcome to attend. Wear exercise clothing\, bring your own mat and water bottle with a sealable lid.\nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/3QRW2de. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec\,” then search for “quick yoga” in the search bar.\nFor information about other events\, activities and programs offered by Bays Mountain Park\, visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, ropes course with zip line\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/yoga-in-the-planetarium/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Sports
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SUMMARY:StarWatch
DESCRIPTION:Bays Mountain Park announces StarWatch\, SunWatch programs\nBays Mountain Park is pleased to announce the return of its popular sky viewing programs – StarWatch and SunWatch.\nStarWatch sessions allow the public to enjoy the splendor of the night sky at Bays Mountain Park’s observatories. If the weather is good\, attendees can typically see star clusters\, nebulous gas clouds\, colorful multiple-star systems\, distant galaxies and the Moon and planets.\nIf the weather is poor\, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater.\nStarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates:\n\nMarch 7 at 7 p.m.\nMarch 14\, 21\, and 28 at 8 p.m.\nApril 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 at 8:30 p.m.\n\nNote – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories. Be sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds.\nDuring SunWatch sessions\, participants can safely view the Sun’s surface\, lower atmosphere and sunspots using special telescopes at the Bays Mountain dam. SunWatch observations are held on clear Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.\, March through October.\nThe programs are free to the public (with a $7 park entrance fee). Both programs are hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club and the Bays Mountain Planetarium.\nFor information about other events\, activities and programs offered by Bays Mountain Park\, visit www.baysmountain.com.\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/starwatch-2/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Kayak Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening under the stars\, floating along the Bays Mountain Reservoir\, safely from the comfort of your own kayak. It’ll be a cool and relaxing evening like no other.\n\nBays Mountain Park is pleased to bring back the kayak stargazing program this spring. The program is an astronomy class with a twist where you’ll learn about the constellations\, the Moon and the viewable planets with the naked eye.\n\nKayak Stargazing programs will be held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 14\, 16 and 21\, and from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on May 7\, 12 and 14. The cost is $5 for park members and $10 for non-members. Each program is limited to 20 boats so be sure to sign up early.\n\nParticipants are required to bring their own kayak\, canoe or stand-up paddleboard and paddling equipment\, along with a Type III personal flotation device. You will also be allowed some time to paddle around the lake as you wait for the sky to darken.\n\nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/4scXg2N. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec\,” then search for “kayak” in the search bar.\nFor more information about Bays Mountain Park visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/kayak-stargazing/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:The Bays Mountain Park Association has partnered with a local yoga instructor to offer residents a series of yoga classes inside the park’s planetarium theater this spring.\nThe following classes will be held beginning in March:\n–          Winter Planetarium Yoga: March 6 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.\n–          Spring Equinox Yoga: March 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n–          Spring Planetarium Yoga: April 3 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.\n–          Earth Day Yoga: April 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.\n–          Mother’s Day Yoga: May 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\nFinally\, a special Yoga on the Barge session will be held on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (weather permitting).\nFrom dawn to dusk\, the planetarium will feature a Sun and Moon that simulates a day’s journey in 30 minutes while performing Sun Salutations\, Warrior series and balance poses.\nConcentric\, eccentric and isometric contractions will be featured so students can work to optimize both their strength and balance as well as their mobility. Finally\, the sessions conclude with a relaxing starry night sky for the remaining 10 minutes of the class.\nEach class is approximately 45 minutes in length\, and the cost is $12 per person. Class size is limited to 9 people. Participants of all levels are welcome to attend. Wear exercise clothing\, bring your own mat and water bottle with a sealable lid.\nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/3QRW2de. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec\,” then search for “quick yoga” in the search bar.\nFor information about other events\, activities and programs offered by Bays Mountain Park\, visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, ropes course with zip line\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/yoga-in-the-planetarium/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Sports
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SUMMARY:Kayak Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening under the stars\, floating along the Bays Mountain Reservoir\, safely from the comfort of your own kayak. It’ll be a cool and relaxing evening like no other.\n\nBays Mountain Park is pleased to bring back the kayak stargazing program this spring. The program is an astronomy class with a twist where you’ll learn about the constellations\, the Moon and the viewable planets with the naked eye.\n\nKayak Stargazing programs will be held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 14\, 16 and 21\, and from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on May 7\, 12 and 14. The cost is $5 for park members and $10 for non-members. Each program is limited to 20 boats so be sure to sign up early.\n\nParticipants are required to bring their own kayak\, canoe or stand-up paddleboard and paddling equipment\, along with a Type III personal flotation device. You will also be allowed some time to paddle around the lake as you wait for the sky to darken.\n\nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/4scXg2N. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec\,” then search for “kayak” in the search bar.\nFor more information about Bays Mountain Park visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/kayak-stargazing/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Kayak Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening under the stars\, floating along the Bays Mountain Reservoir\, safely from the comfort of your own kayak. It’ll be a cool and relaxing evening like no other.\n\nBays Mountain Park is pleased to bring back the kayak stargazing program this spring. The program is an astronomy class with a twist where you’ll learn about the constellations\, the Moon and the viewable planets with the naked eye.\n\nKayak Stargazing programs will be held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 14\, 16 and 21\, and from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on May 7\, 12 and 14. The cost is $5 for park members and $10 for non-members. Each program is limited to 20 boats so be sure to sign up early.\n\nParticipants are required to bring their own kayak\, canoe or stand-up paddleboard and paddling equipment\, along with a Type III personal flotation device. You will also be allowed some time to paddle around the lake as you wait for the sky to darken.\n\nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/4scXg2N. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec\,” then search for “kayak” in the search bar.\nFor more information about Bays Mountain Park visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. For more information\, please visit www.baysmountain.com.\n\nAbout the City of Kingsport\nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information\, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/kayak-stargazing/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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