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Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 25th through July 31st, 2015

Dunbar Cave State Park - Clarksville TNClarksville, TNDunbar 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: Cooling at the Cave, and Cave Hikes.

Cumberland Winds Jazz Project to play at Cooling in the Cave this Saturday, July 25th at Dunbar Cave.
Cumberland Winds Jazz Project to play at Cooling in the Cave this Saturday, July 25th at Dunbar Cave.

Saturday, July 25th

Cooling at the Cave

Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Ages: All ages

The Friends of Dunbar Cave present a throwback to Dunbar’s past as a music and dance cave. The Cumberland Winds Jazz Group will play at the cool cave entrance as you listen to the music, dance and enjoy homemade refreshments. Free, refreshments provided with a donation. T-shirts and memberships available to purchase.

No reservations needed.

Tuesday, July 28th

Cave Hike

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Ages: 5 – adult

Due to the presence of White Nose Syndrome (WNS) in our cave, clean caving protocols are in effect. Each person must bring two pairs of shoes- boots or shoes with good traction as the cave floor is very muddy and slippery, and any type of footwear to change into so that the WNS fungus is not carried out on your shoes.

The park will provide bags and you will be given instructions on how to clean the shoes so that we do not spread WNS to other areas. The hike is not handicap accessible and not recommended for people with mobility issues.

Every person on a cave hike must sign a release of liability waiver, and must bring a working flashlight.

Cost: $10.00 ages 13 +, $5.00 ages 5 – 12 (for safety reasons, no children under age 5 are allowed on a cave hike).

To go on a cave hike, you must have a reservation. Reservation can be made only during office hours (8:00am – 4:30pm Monday-Friday), and can be made by phone or in person. Hike is limited to 20 persons.

Wednesday, July 29th

Cave Hike

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Ages: 5 – adult

See Tuesday, July 28th for details on cave hikes.

Thursday, July 30th

Cave Hike

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Ages: 5 – adult

See Tuesday, July 28th for details on cave hikes.

Friday, July 31st

Cave Hike

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Ages: 5 – adult

See Tuesday, July 28th for details on cave hikes.

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.

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