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: Port Royal History Walk, Night Walk, Plants and Animals of Port Royal, Nature Hike at Port Royal, Dunbar Cave History and Sunset Hike.
Thursday, November 6th
Port Royal History Walk
Time: 9:00am–10:00am
Ages: 8 & up
Join us for a walk around Port Royal Historic Area. Meet at the upper parking lot (beside the Visitor Center).
Reservations By: 4:30pm November 4th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Night Walk
Time: 5:00pm–6:30pm
Ages: All ages
The moon is full tonight, join us for a walk around the area – maybe we’ll see or hear owls, raccoons and other night creatures.
Reservations By: 4:30pm November 4th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Friday, November 7th
Plants and Animals of Port Royal
Time: 9:00am–10:30am
Ages: 10 – adult
Walk the River Bottom Trail (1/2 mile) and learn the plants and animals of the area. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.
Reservations By: 4:30pm November 5th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
End Of Day Hike
Time: 4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages: All ages
Join the ranger for a short hike as the day ends.
Reservations By: 4:30pm November 5th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Saturday, November 8th
Time: 2:00pm–3:30pm
Ages: 5 & up
Come to Port Royal State Park for a walk through trees and wildflowers, listen to birds and see what we can see on this easy ½ mile walk. Trail may be muddy, so come prepared. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot at Port Royal State Historic Area.
Reservations By: 4:30pm November 6th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Sunday, November 9th
Dunbar Cave History
Time: 10:00am–11:30am
Ages: 5 & up
Join us for a walk around the area and learn about Dunbar’s past.
Reservations By: 4:30pm November 7th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Monday, November 10th
Fall Hike at Port Royal
Time: 10:30am–11:30am
Ages: All ages
We will enjoy the crisp cool weather and the changing leaves on this ½ mile walk.
Reservations By: 4:30pm November 7th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Sunset Hike
Time: 4:00pm–5:15pm
Ages: All ages
Walk through the woods and around the lake as the sun goes down.
Reservations By: 4:30pm November 7th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Wednesday, November 12th
Trail of Tears at Port Royal
Time: 10:00am–11:00am
Ages: 10 and up
Learn about this time from the history of Port Royal. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.
Reservations By: 4:30pm November 10th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Thursday, November 13th
Time: 2:00pm–3:30pm
Ages: All ages
Learn about plants and animals that call this area home. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot at Port Royal State Historic Area.
Reservations By: 4:30pm November 10th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
DCSNA and our KARST Topography
Time: 6:00pm
Ages: 12-adult
Dr. Phil Kemmerly, APSU Professor of Geology will present a program to discuss the important features of our newly acquired sink holes. Meet inside visitor center.
No reservations required.
Program presented by the Friends of Dunbar Cave
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.
