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: Walk With the Naturalist, History of Dunbar Cave and Bird Hike.
Thursday, October 9th
Walk With the Naturalist
Time: 11:00am–12:30pm
Ages: All ages
Take a walk in the woods and help us look for plants and animals of autumn.
Reservations By: 4:30pm October 7th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Friday, October 10th
History of Dunbar Cave
Time: 5:30pm–6:30pm
Ages: 4 – Adult
Learn about what Dunbar Cave used to be like – parties, dances, bowling alleys and more.
Reservations By: 4:30pm October 8th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Saturday, October 11th
Bird Hike
Time: 9:00am–11:00am
Ages: Adult
Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call the Natural Area home for the winter.
Reservations By: 4:30pm October 9th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
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.
