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: Short Loop Trail Hike, Night Hike, Sunset Hike, Bird Hike, Dunbar History Hike and Port Royal Trail of Tears.
Friday, December 11th
Short Loop Trail Hike
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Ages: All ages
Join us on this hike through the woods to see what we can see.
Reservations Required by: 4:30pm, December 9th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Night Hike
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Ages: All ages
We will walk the Short Loop Trail as darkness rises– we might hear owls, frogs and other creatures as we go.
Reservations Required by: 4:30pm, December 9th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Saturday, December 12th
Sunset Hike
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Ages: All ages
The light is wonderful this time of day at this time of the year. Come out and experience the sunset lighting up the trees.
Reservations Required by: 4:30pm, December 10th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Monday, December 14th
Night Hike
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Ages: All ages
We will walk the Short Loop Trail as darkness rises– we might hear owls, frogs and other creatures as we go.
Reservations Required by: 4:30pm, December 12th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Tuesday, December 15th
Bird Hike
Time: 8:30am – 10:00am
Ages: Adults
It’s easier to learn the birds when there aren’t so many around (and when they aren’t hiding in the leaves) – bring your binoculars and learn about our feathered inhabitants.
Reservations Required by: 4:30pm, December 13th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Dunbar History Hike
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Ages: 5 – adult
Learn about how Dunbar Cave was used long ago on this hike around the grounds.
Reservations Required by: 4:30pm, December 13th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Wednesday, December 16th
Port Royal Trail of Tears
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages: 8 – adult
Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot to learn about the Trail of Tears at Port Royal Historic Area.
Reservations Required by: 4:30pm, December 14th.
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.
