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.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
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.
Consider choosing one of the donation options to help us continue to meet our mission.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
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
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.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
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.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
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.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Kings Bluff Brewery, Dunbar Cave State Park create Dunbar Draught
October 28, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Kings Bluff Brewery has been working on a project with their friends at Dunbar Cave State Park, and @tennesseestateparks on Meet the Dunbar Draught!
It’s a black lager, fermented in the depths of Clarksville’s best known cave, Dunbar Cave. This small batch will be spun up into a large batch, with a portion of proceeds going to the Friends of Dunbar Cave Foundation to raise awareness and help with cave upkeep.
Dunbar Draught fermenting deep inside Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 28th, 2019
September 15, 2019
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: Dunbar Cave – 1865!, Prairie Volunteer Workday.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 24th-25th, 2019
August 19, 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: Unknown Realms.
Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 17th-18th, 2019
August 11, 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: Hummingbird and Butterfly Festival, Candlelight Yoga at the Cave, and Unknown Realms.
Dunbar Cave Hummingbird and Butterfly Festival
