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.
Some of the upcoming events include: Seeds, Raccoons and Ripe Corn, Night Hike, Trail of Tears at Port Royal, Easy Birding Walk, Bird Hike, Port Royal History Walk and Evening Nature Hike.
Tuesday, September 16th
Seeds
Time: 4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages: 4 – 11
Learn about how plants prepare for the future with different kinds of seeds. Bring an old sock or two.
Reservations By: 4:30pm, September 14th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Raccoons and Ripe Corn
Time: 7:00pm–7:30pm
Ages: 4 – 10
Learn to read the signs animals leave behind by watching an indoor DVD showing.
Reservations By: 4:30pm, September 14th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Thursday, September 18th
Night Hike
Time: 7:00pm–8:30pm
Ages: All ages
Join the ranger for a hike to see what night creatures we can find.
Reservations By: 4:30pm, September 16th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Saturday, September 20th
Trail of Tears at Port Royal
Time: 10:00am–11:00am
Ages: 10 – adult
Learn about this time from the history of Port Royal. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.
Reservations By: 4:30pm, September 18th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Time: 6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages: 12-adult
If you don’t want to come out for one of our early bird hikes, bring your binoculars and join us for this easy evening walk.
Reservations By: 4:30pm, September 18th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Sunday, September 21st
Bird Hike
Time: 8:00am–9:30am
Ages: 9-adult
Bring your binoculars and we will learn to identify birds by sight and sound.
Reservations By: 4:30pm, September 19th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Port Royal History Walk
Time: 2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages: 8 – adult
Join us for a walk around Port Royal Historic Area. Meet at the upper parking lot (beside the Visitor Center).
Reservations By: 4:30pm, September 19th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Evening Nature Hike
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Ages: All ages
This time of day is great for seeing wildlife such as deer, owls and bats. Come walk the 1 mile trail and beat the heat.
Reservations By: 4:30pm, September 19th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park 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.
Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.
