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: Bird Hike, Port Royal Trail of Tears, Night Walk and Birding Port Royal.
Wednesday, February 25th
Bird Hike
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
Ages: 11 -Adult
Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call the Natural Area home for the winter.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, February 23rd.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Night Walk
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Ages: 5 – adult
Enjoy the natural area after dark on this short, easy walk.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, February 23rd.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Thursday, February 26th
Birding Port Royal
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Ages: Adult
Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call this area home for the winter. Meet at Visitor Center parking lot.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, February 24th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Port Royal Trail of Tears
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Ages: Adult
Join us to learn about Port Royal Historic Area’s section of the Trail of Tears. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, February 24th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, 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.
Port Royal State Historic Park is located at 3300 Old Clarksville Springfield Road, Adams, Tennessee.
Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.