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: Evening Nature Hike, Evening Nature Hike, National Trails Day, Sunrise Hike, Morning Nature Hike and Birding Port Royal.
Wednesday, June 4th
Evening Nature Hike
Time: 7:30pm–8:30pm
Ages: 5 and Up
Bring your walking sticks as we make a 2 mile hike around the natural area trails. We will see what animals will show themselves and will discuss some of the plant life seen along the trail. The hike will be at a slow pace but will be moderately strenuous due to terrain. Please have shoes that are good for hiking, clothing that can get dirty and be ready to ask questions.
Reservations By: 4:30pm June 4th.
Program Leader: Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Thursday, June 5th
Evening Nature Hike
Time: 7:30pm–8:30 p.m.
Ages: 5 and Up
Bring your walking sticks as we make a 2 mile hike around the natural area trails. We will see what animals will show themselves and will discuss some of the plant life seen along the trail. The hike will be at a slow pace but will be moderately strenuous due to terrain. Please have shoes that are good for hiking, clothing that can get dirty and be ready to ask questions.
Reservations By: 4:30om June 5th.
Program Leader: Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Friday, June 6th
Time: 7:30pm–8:30pm
Ages: 5 and Up
Bring your walking sticks as we make a 2 mile hike around the natural area trails. We will see what animals will show themselves and will discuss some of the plant life seen along the trail. The hike will be at a slow pace but will be moderately strenuous due to terrain. Please have shoes that are good for hiking, clothing that can get dirty and be ready to ask questions.
Reservations By: 4:30pm June 5th.
Program Leader: Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Saturday, June 7th
National Trails Day
Come out and hike on your own or join us for one of our hikes.
Sunrise Hike
Time: 5:00am-6:30am
Ages: All Ages
Join us as we greet the sunrise during the cooler hours of the day. We will hike the two mile Recovery Trail and see what crepuscular animals we can find. Bring water, wear shoes for hiking over rocks and roots, and bring binoculars if you have them for a little bird watching on the way. Space is limited.
Reservations By: 4:30pm June 5th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Note: This program may have to be canceled due to scheduling change caused by staffing shortage.
Morning Nature Hike
Time: 7:30am–8:30am
Ages: 5 and Up
If 5:00am is too early for you, come out for this later hike. Bring your walking sticks as we make a 2 mile hike around the natural area trails. We will see what animals will show themselves and will discuss some of the plant life seen along the trail. The hike will be at a slow pace but will be moderately strenuous due to terrain. Please have shoes that are good for hiking, clothing that can get dirty and be ready to ask questions.
Reservations By: 4:30pm June 6th.
Program Leader: Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Time: 8:00am–9:30am
Ages: 8 and up
Bring your binoculars and learn the birds of Port Royal on this easy walk around the grounds, by the creek and by the river bank. Meet at the upper parking lot beside the Visitor Center.
Reservations By: 4:30pm June 5th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Note: This program may have to be canceled due to scheduling change caused by staffing shortage.
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.
Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.
