Cooling at the Cave to be held at Dunbar Cave, Saturday July 27th, 2019
July 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 27th, 2019, the Friends of Dunbar Cave will celebrate the tradition of Cooling at the Cave from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the entrance to historic Dunbar Cave.
The concert is free and open to the public. What better way to spend a summer afternoon than Cooling at the Cave enjoying the music of the Cumberland Winds Jazz Project.
Prior to air conditioning being widely available, locals would gather at the mouth of the cave to enjoy the cool air gently blowing from the mouth of the cave.
Cooling at the Cave
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 20th – 21st, 2019
July 15, 2019
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.
The upcoming events include: Candlelight Yoga at the Cave, Make a Butterfly Feeder and Unknown Realms.
Dunbar Cave State Park.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 13th – 14th, 2019
July 9, 2019
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.
The upcoming events include: Get Out of Your Shell, Unknown Realms and World Snake Day.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 4th – 7th, 2019
June 30, 2019
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.
The upcoming events include: Fire & Fireworks Safety, Water Wellness and Backyard Farming.
Dunbar Cave State Park
Dunbar Cave State Park, Port Royal State Historic Park to host Spring Hikes, March 23rd
March 21, 2019
Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville, TN – With warmer weather coming, Dunbar Cave State Park and Port Royal State Historic Park are hosting free guided spring hikes led by park rangers on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019.
The hikes fit every level, from short easy-to-walk trails to longer treks through more adventurous terrain, each featuring the natural settings that are so diverse across the state.
“The spring hikes are a great way to explore our parks, as well as get to know other people who share the outdoors in a group setting,” said Anne Marshall, acting deputy commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
APSU’s Southeastern Grasslands Initiative hosting Volunteer Day at Dunbar Cave
January 23, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This Sunday, January 27th, 2019 Austin Peay State University’s (APSU) Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI) will host its inaugural Volunteer Day, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Dunbar Cave State Park.
Dr. Dwayne Estes, SGI director, gives a tour of local grasslands in 2017. (APSU)
Dunbar Cave State Park, Tennessee State Parks Host Free Hikes the Day After Thanksgiving
November 22, 2018
Tennessee State Parks
Nashville, TN – Tennessee State Parks will offer free, guided hikes at all 56 state parks the day after Thanksgiving, November 23rd, 2018. Dunbar Cave State Park will be holding an “After Thanksgiving Hike” Wednesday.
“Tennessee’s state parks are once again offering the opportunity to get outdoors the day after Thanksgiving to engage in healthy, fun activities,” said Brock Hill, deputy commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. “It’s a chance to explore the state parks with loved ones around the holidays, with skilled rangers leading the way.”
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Dunbar Cave State Park to honor National Public Lands Day, September 22nd
September 18, 2018
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 Park will celebrate National Public Lands Day, a day of service, with an exotic plant removal event, “Blaze the Trails.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave, a Natural Treasure
July 26, 2018
Visit Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Park will intrigue nature lovers, history buffs, spelunkers and budding archeologists. This 144-acre park in Clarksville is situated around Dunbar Cave which has the distinction of being the 280th largest cave complex in the world, stretching 8.5 miles toward the center of the earth.
The entrance to Dunbar Cave was inhabited by local prehistoric peoples for thousands of years before settlers arrived.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for February 14th – 17th, 2018
February 13, 2018
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.
The upcoming events include: Entering the Underworld, Dunbar Cave Jeopardy and Duck, Duck, GOOSE.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
