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 this summer.
Upcoming events include: Evening Trail Hike, Fossil Fun, Bugs Slugs and Other Uugs, Fun with Bats and so much more!
Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations by the deadline listed. Programs with no reservations by the deadline are 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). The age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child who is too young or too old for the program. Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.
Sunday, July 10th
Fossil Fun
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages: 5 to adult
Learn about the neat things from the seas of many years ago that can be found in your own backyard.
Program Leader: Jerrod Manning, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 8th.
Evening Trail Hike
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Ages: All ages
This time of day is great for seeing wildlife such as deer as we walk the Recovery Trail (2 miles).
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Reservations By: Noon July 10th.
Monday, July 11th
Wildflower Hike
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Ages: 10-Adult
Learn the names and lore of the flowers on this hike to the cave and along the lake.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 9th.
Tuesday, July 12th
GPS – Find Your Way Around
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Ages: 8 to adult
Never get lost! Learn to use GPS and maps, then find your way on our course.
Program Leader: Jerrod Manning, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 10th.
Wednesday, July 13th
Bugs, Slugs and Other Uugs
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Ages: 3 – 12
Lets look for the creepy crawlies that hide under rocks and logs!
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 11th.
Thursday, July 14th
Animals of the Forest
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
Ages: 5-12
Squirrels, chipmunks, deer … Some of the animals that we will look for on this hike through the trees.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 12th.
Fun With Bats
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages: 5 – 11
Learn about the fun furry creatures that sleep in the cave and fly around at night.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 12th.
Friday, July 15th
Insects of Swan Lake
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Ages: 5-adult
Wear your old clothes and shoes, and squish around in the mud of Swan Lake as we look for dragonflies, water striders, boatmen, and other insects that live in or near the water.
Program Leader: Jerrod Manning, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 13th.
Full Moon Lunacy
Time: 8:00pm – 9:15pm
Ages: 5-adult
The full moon is rumored to cause strange things to happen. Learn about the moon and watch a moonrise.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 13th.
Saturday, July 16th
Fossil Fun
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages: 5 to adult
Learn about the neat things from the seas of many years ago that can be found in your own backyard.
Program Leader: Jerrod Manning, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 8th
