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. There are programs for children and adults.
Upcoming events include: Night Hike, Dunbar in the Past, Lake Life, National Moth Week, Trees are Terrific and so much more!
All programs begin at the Visitor Center unless another site is listed.
*Designates program that meets Junior Ranger requirements
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.
*Junior Ranger Program – Pick up a Junior Ranger Adventure Guide in the office. Complete the requirements to become a Junior Ranger and get a badge and certificate.
Wednesday, July 17th
Night Hike
Time: 8:00pm–9:15pm
Ages: All ages
Enjoy an evening stroll through the woods as we look for the creatures of the night.
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 16th
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Thursday, July 18th
Kids Nature Games
Time: 8:30am–10:00am
Ages: All Ages
Bring out the kids for fun games that will allow them to understand nature and enjoy the outdoors.
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 17th
Program Leader: Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Friday, July 19th
Dunbar in the Past
Time: 8:30am–10:00am
Ages: 8 to adult
Native Americans, resort days, dancing, country music learn about the park before it was a park.
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 18th
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Lake Life
Time: 7:00pm–8:30pm
Ages: 4 to adult
What lives in the lake? We’ll walk around the easy Lake Trail and learn about aquatic plants and animals.
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 18th
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
National Moth Week
Time: 8:00pm–9:30p.
Ages: All Ages
Bring your cameras and field guides out to Dunbar Cave to see what kinds of moths and other nocturnal insects we can
find in our light trap. All species found will be turned in to the Butterflies and Moths of North America database.
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 18th
Program Leader: Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Saturday, July 20th
Trees Are Terrific
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Ages: 7 and up
Learn about the trees around you on this one mile hike.
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 19th
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Bugs, Slugs and Other Ugs
Time: 7:30pm–9:00pm
Ages: 5 to adult
Let’s look for the creepy crawlies that hide under rocks and logs!
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 19th
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
National Moth Week
Time: 8:30pm–9:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Bring your cameras and field guides out to Dunbar Cave to see what kinds of moths and other nocturnal insects we can find in our light trap. All species found will be turned in to the Butterflies and Moths of North America database.
Reservations By: 4:30pm July 19th
Program Leader: Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
