Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Woods Hike, Port Royal Trail Hike, Dunbar History, Night Stroll, Evening Hike, and Port Royal History Walk.
Tuesday, January 27th
Woods Hike
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Ages: 6 – adult
Enjoy a 2 mile walk through the woods to look at trees, fungi, animals and other organisms.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, January 25th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Port Royal Trail Hike
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Ages : All
Join us for a hike on the Port Royal Historic Area’s River Bottom Trail. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, January 25th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Dunbar History
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Ages: 8 -adult
Enjoy a walk to the cave and back as you learn about our history.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, January 25th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Thursday, January 29th
Night Stroll
Time: 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Ages: All
Enjoy the natural area after dark on this short, easy walk suitable for all ages.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, January 27th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Friday, January 30th
Evening Hike
Time: 4:00pm – 5:15pm
Ages: All Ages
We will walk through the woods and experience the park in the time before the sun sets.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, January 28th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Saturday, January 31st
Port Royal History Walk
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Ages: 8 to adult
Join us for a walk around Port Royal Historic Area. Meet at the upper parking lot (beside the Masonic Lodge).
Reservations by: 4:30pm, January 29th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs Information
Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations by the Deadline Listed. Programs with no reservations by the deadline will be canceled.
All programs begin at the Visitor Center unless another site is listed.
Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult for each three children).
Age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child who is younger or older than the age limits given.
Dunbar Cave State Park is located at 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville Tennessee.
Port Royal State Historic Park is located at 3300 Old Clarksville Springfield Road, Adams, Tennessee.
Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.
