Dunbar Cave State Park to host Unknown Realms Cave Tour on Saturday, July 23rd
July 21, 2022
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, Dunbar Cave State Park will hold the “Unknown Realms” cave tour.
This tour is designed to be a follow-up to our standard cave tour. We venture beyond what you have already seen and explore some of the less frequented areas of the cave. Paths that one time was part of the old commercial tour but have been out of use for 50 years or more.
Park rangers will discuss the history and legends of the cave that developed as Dunbar Cave became the social hotspot of the 19th century.
Dunbar Cave State Park to hold First Day Hike on January 1st, 2022
December 27, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Park will hold a First Day Hike on Tuesday, January 1st, 2022. The event takes place from 10:30am until 12:00pm.
Join Ranger Adam for one of Tennessee State Parks Signature Hikes. The First Day Hike! We will be walking a 2.75 mile loop hike to discover how the landscape has been altered by the various cultures that have utilized it throughout the centuries.
Please wear good walking shoes and bring water. This is a free program.
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Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for December 18th-19th, 2021
December 17, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Park 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 are: History of Dunbar Cave, Coil Pottery, Dunbar Cave In The Civil War, and Our Cultural Landscape.
Dunbar Cave State Park to host Unknown Realms Cave Tour, Saturday
July 22, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Park will hold “Unknown Realms” cave tour on Saturday, July 24th, 2021.
This experience is designed to be a follow-up to our standard cave tour. We venture beyond what you have already seen and explore some of the less frequented areas of the cave. Paths that one time were part of the old commercial tour but have been out of use for 50 years or more.
We discuss the history and legends of the cave that developed as Dunbar Cave became the social hotspot of the 19th century.
Dunbar Cave State Park to hold Hike, Cave Tour
July 20, 2021
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 24th, 2021, Dunbar Cave State Park will hold “If Rocks Could Talk”.
Dunbar Cave has a unique place in the indigenous story that has persisted through time. Join Seasonal Interpreter Marley on a lantern lit journey through this narrative.
As day transitions to night we will journey through the forest discussing myths and legends related to Mississippian Culture.
After Thanksgiving Hikes at Dunbar Cave State Park, Port Royal State Historic Park
November 28, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Skip the Black Friday shopping and join Dunbar Cave State Park and Port Royal State Historic Park on the day after Thanksgiving for a post-holiday hike with family and friends.
Dunbar Cave State Park 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’s hike will begin at 9:00am. Port Royal State Historic Park will start their hike at 10:00am.
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.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for June 27th – 30th, 2019
June 23, 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: Whooooo’s ready?, Bird Hike, and Unknown Realms.
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 to hold Veterans Day Hike, November 11th
November 7, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, November 11th, 2017, Dunbar Cave State Park will hold a Veterans Day Hike.
Get outside and join us on Veterans’ Day for a 2 mile hike on our Recovery Trail. Wear good walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
This is a free program but please register in advance.