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 during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Night Walk, Winter Trees, Winter Weeds, Bird Hike, and Nature Hike at Port Royal.
Wednesday, January 14th
Night Walk
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Ages: 3 – adult
Enjoy the natural area after dark on this short, easy walk.
Reservations By 4:30pm January 12th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Thursday, January 15th
Winter Trees
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Ages: 6- adult
Learn the trees of the Natural Area.
Reservations By 4:30pm January 13th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Winter Weeds
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Ages: Adult
We might not have wildflowers, but we can learn about the remnants of last year’s flowers.
Reservations By 4:30pm January 13th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Saturday, January 17th
Bird Hike
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
Ages: Adult
Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call the Natural Area home for the winter.
Reservations By 4:30pm January 15th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Sunday, January 18th
Nature Hike at Port Royal
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Ages: All
Walk through the winter woods on this ½ mile hike. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
Reservations By 4:30pm January 16th.
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.
Port Royal State Historic Park is located at 3300 Old Clarksville Springfield Road, Adams, Tennessee.
Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.
