Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium is a place where nature, science, and quiet wonder come together. On my recent vacation, I found myself unexpectedly enchanted not only by the sweeping landscape and serene lake but also by the park’s quieter gems, like its small zoo and wildlife rehabilitation efforts. The park spans over 3,700 acres. Dense forest trails wind through the hills, opening occasionally to breathtaking views of the lake formed by the Bays Mountain Dam. Built in the early 1900s, the dam adds a quiet grandeur to the landscape, its curved stone face and still waters
