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About: Blayne Clements


    Blayne ClementsI am a 30 something graduate from Austin Peay State University, where I graduated in 1997 with two majors (Accounting and Finance). I am a very happily married man, with one beautiful daughter. I enjoy a professional life of public service and a personal life of travel, reading, music, and always trying to learn from others.

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    Dunbar Cave’s Spring Fling Schedule Announced

     

    Dunbar Cave State Natural AreaClarksville, TN – The Friends of Dunbar Cave have finalized the schedule for this year’s Spring Fling slated to take place rain or shine on Saturday, May 4th.

    Come out and enjoy a day of free, family fun.  A bird hikes with the Warioto Audubon  Society, wild flower hike led by APSU botanist Rob Shepard and a trail hike led by Suva Batsin from our local chapter of the Tennessee Trails Association.

    Reptiliacs at Dunbar Cave's Spring Fling

    Reptiliacs at Dunbar Cave‘s Spring Fling

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    Friends of Dunbar Cave seeks Additional Land for Dunbar Cave State Natural Area

     

    Dunbar Cave State Natural AreaClarksville, TN – The Friends of Dunbar Cave are pursuing a purchase of 30 acres adjacent to Clarksville’s only state park, Dunbar Cave State Natural Area (DCSNA).  The 30 acres, known as the Ritter-Caroland property, is the only remaining property contiguous to the park that is undeveloped.

    The current park consists of 110 acres.  This additional 30 acres would greatly expand the size of the park, as well as protect the environment of the area which includes the Red River Watershed (the drainage system for the park.)

    Dudley Griffin, Alan Groves, Kenny Hogan of the Jaycees Foundation Board; Jerry Clark, FODC; Amy Wallace, DCSNA Staff; Lionel Senseney, President FODC; Dr. Sally Schiller – FODC; and Ron Hunter, FODC.

    Dudley Griffin, Alan Groves, Kenny Hogan of the Jaycees Foundation Board; Jerry Clark, FODC; Amy Wallace, DCSNA Staff; Lionel Senseney, President FODC; Dr. Sally Schiller – FODC; and Ron Hunter, FODC.

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    Trail Mulching Day at Dunbar Cave Coming Up Soon

     

    Trees to Trails at Dunbar CaveClarksville, TN – Do you enjoy Clarksville’s only state park, Dunbar Cave State Natural Area?  Do you run the trails for exercise or walk them for some peace and quiet?  Want to make them even better? Then you will likely want to help us to maintain the trails you use and enjoy.

    The Friends of Dunbar Cave, a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the park,  will have their annual trail mulching day on March 23rd.

    Spreading mulch on the Dam

    Spreading mulch on the Dam

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    Dunbar Cave State Park Recycling Your Christmas Trees

     

    Clarksville, TN – The staff and Friends of Dunbar Cave State Park are asking for your family to drop off your Christmas tree so it can be recycled into mulch for the parks trails.

    Please drop off your tree, free of all decorations and tinsel, at the park’s parking lot anytime between now and 11:00am, January 5th. «Read the rest of this article»

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    A Sleep Hollow Bonfire and Night Hike at Dunbar Cave State Park

     

    Clarksville, TN – The familiar sights and sounds of Fall are here.  The leaves are changing and rustling in the cool breeze, jack-o-lanterns abound, and mums decorate front porches.

    As your family gets ready to enjoy this beautiful season, be sure to attend what is quickly becoming the must attend event of the Fall – A Sleepy Hollow Bonfire and Night Hike at Clarksville only state park, Dunbar Cave. «Read the rest of this article»

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    Another Successful Cooling at the Cave

     

    Dunbar Cave State Natural AreaClarksville, TN – On Saturday July 28th, the mouth of Dunbar Cave was a buzz with activity.  It was time for the annual Cooling at the Cave event, sponsored by the Friends of Dunbar Cave.  As the afternoon temperatures soared, the local flocked to cool down in the constant cool breeze blowing from the mouth of the cave.

    The Cumberland Winds Band provided the music, while children danced and the adults clapped.  The Friends of Dunbar Cave provided ice-cold lemonade, water, and home-baked cookies.  Many played board games while tapping the toes.  Back in the days before air conditioning, this is how locals cooled off and fellowshipped with neighbors.

    Cooling at the Cave on July 28th, 2012

    Cooling at the Cave on July 28th, 2012

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    Annual Cooling at The Cave to help celebrate Tennessee State Parks 75th Anniversery on Saturday, July 28th

     

    Dunbar Cave State Natural AreaClarksville, TN – Every year the Friends of Dunbar Cave (FODC) sponsors the “Cooling at the Cave.”  The event is spearheaded by Barbara Wilbur, and is intended to be a throwback to simpler times, when folks would beat the heat by sitting near the mouth of the cave, enjoying the company of neighbors, listening to music, and the constant cool air of the cave. This year Cooling at the Cave will coincide with the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Tennessee State Parks on July 28th.

    With entertainment provided by Cumberland Winds Dixie Band, which will perform Dixieland style music. Tables, chairs and board games will be provided by FODC, however, events goers are encouraged to bring their own to ensure they have a seat at this popular local event. Refreshments will be available for donations, which help offset the cost of the event.

    A crowd of people at Cooling at the Cave listening to the Cumberland Winds Jazz Band

    A crowd of people at Cooling at the Cave listening to the Cumberland Winds Jazz Band

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    Spring Fling – Another Successful Year

     

    Dunbar Cave State Natural AreaClarksville, TN – The Friends of Dunbar Cave sponsored another successful Spring Fling event.  Saving Our American Raptors was a hit with their educational sessions on birds, including a one winged bald eagle, several hawks, and owls that the children could pet.  The Reptiliacs brought dozens of pet snakes to show the kids a variety of species and let kids touch the snakes up close.

    John Stokes from Save Our American Raptors introduces the audience to one of their owls

    John Stokes from Save Our American Raptors introduces the audience to one of their owls

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    Dunbar Cave’s Spring Fling Schedule Released

     

    Dunbar Cave State ParkClarksville, TN – The Friends of Dunbar Cave have finalized the schedule for this year’s Spring Fling slated to take place rain or shine on Saturday, May 5th.

    Come out and enjoy a day of free, family fun.  A bird hikes with the Warioto Audubon  Society, wild flower hike led by APSU botanists and a trail hike led by Suva Batsin from our local chapter of the Tennessee Trails Association.

    Reptiliacs at Dunbar Cave

    Reptiliacs at Dunbar Cave

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    Spring Fling at Dunbar Cave May 5th, Save the Date

     

    Clarksville, TN – Saturday, May 5th, the Friends of Dunbar Cave (FODC) are putting on their annual Spring Fling event.  FODC is anticipating a good turnout and has planned lots of free activities for the whole family.

    The group is still finalizing the schedule, but in past years, the Friends group has put on the following activities at Spring Fling.

    Crowd watches Save Our American Raptors (SOAR)

    Crowd watches Save Our American Raptors (SOAR)

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