Dunbar Cave State Park to hold Cave Hikes in July, 2016
July 1, 2016
Clarksville, TN – In July, Dunbar Cave State Park will hold cave hikes Wednesday through Sunday at 10:00am.
Due to the presence of White Nose Syndrome (WNS) in our cave, clean caving protocols are in effect.
Each person must bring two pairs of shoes- boots or shoes with good traction, and any type of footwear to change into so that the WNS fungus is not carried out on your shoes.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Dunbar Cave State Park to begin Cave Hikes
May 9, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Park will hold cave hikes on Friday, May 27th, Sunday, May 29th and Monday, May 30th. All three hikes start at 10:00am. In June and July, Cave Hikes will be Wednesday through Sunday at 10:00am. Starting in August, Cave Hikes will be Saturday and Sundays only at 10:00am.
Due to the presence of White Nose Syndrome (WNS) in our cave, clean caving protocols are in effect.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 17th through August 23rd, 2015
August 11, 2015
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: Cave Entrance Exploration, Bird Hike, Day Into Night Hike, Port Royal Bird Hike, Cave Hike, and Port Royal History Hike.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 6th through August 9th, 2015
August 3, 2015
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: Port Royal Trail of Tears, Wildflower Walk, Cave Hike, Evening Hike and Herpetological Morning Hike.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 25th through July 31st, 2015
July 21, 2015
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: Cooling at the Cave, and Cave Hikes.
Cumberland Winds Jazz Project to play at Cooling in the Cave this Saturday, July 25th at Dunbar Cave.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for June 21st through June 30th, 2015
June 16, 2015
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: Port Royal Day Hike, Evening Hike, Cave Hike, Fireflies, Port Royal Morning Hike and Cocoon Creation.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for June 14th through June 20th, 2015
June 11, 2015
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: Botanical Day Hike, Port Royal Afternoon Hike, Cave Hike, Wildlife Dentures, and Caterpillar Creation.
Geese at Dunbar Cave State Park
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for June 7th through June 13th, 2015
June 4, 2015
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: Night Hike, Port Royal Evening Walk, Cave Hike, Park by Flashlight Hike, Creepy Crawley Detective, and Afternoon Hike.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Austin Peay University Students conduct important Research on the Bats at Dunbar Cave
July 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On a muggy evening in late June, several Austin Peay State University graduate and undergraduate students hiked up to the mouth of Dunbar Cave in the hopes of finding a few bats.
The group brought with them a large Harp trap, consisting of a metal frame inset with rows of thin fishing line, and three high-frequency microphones and computerized recording units. After setting up their equipment, they sat in the cool dark of the cave opening and waited.
APSU graduate student Veronica Mullen and former APSU graduate student Josh Schulte prepare for a night of monitoring bats at Dunbar Cave.
