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.
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.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Cooling at the Cave to be held at Dunbar Cave, Saturday July 29th, 2017
July 27, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday July 29th, 2017 from 3:00pm-5:00pm, come out to Dunbar Cave State natural Area for the annual Cooling at the Cave event. Cooling at the Cave is a Clarksville tradition that goes back over 100 years. Join the Friends of Dunbar Cave and enjoy live music and refreshments at the cool cave entrance.
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. Many concerts wear held there as people would fellowship and beat the heat of summer.
Cooling at the Cave
Dunbar Cave State Park to host Student Volunteers on Tennessee Promise Saturday
June 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee State Parks are offering volunteer events across the state to help Tennessee Promise scholars log community service hours on Saturday, June 24th, 2017.
Get some of your Tennessee Promise hours knocked out by volunteering at Dunbar Cave State Park. They could use your help to repaint the fence around the parking lot. They will provide the paint and the brushes, you provide the labor! It is recommended that you wear old clothes and shoes as painting can be messy.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Dunbar Cave State Park to hold National Trails Day hike, June 3rd
June 1, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, June 3rd, 2017, Dunbar Cave State Park will celebrate National Trails Day with a one mile hike on our Short Loop Trail. This is a moderate hike so wear good walking shoes and bring water.
The hike will start at 1:30pm and last until around 2:30pm. Everyone is to meet outside at the Visitor Center.
This event is free.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Spring Fling at Dunbar Cave set for Saturday, May 13th
May 8, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 13th, the Friends of Dunbar Cave
(FODC) will be holding their annual Spring Fling event. FODC is anticipating a good turnout and has planned lots of free activities for the whole family.
All activities begin at the Visitor’s Center and are free of charge. Event will be rain or shine. Children must be supervised by an adult.
Spring Fling at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area.
Dunbar Cave State Park to hold First Day Hike on January 1st, 2017
December 27, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Park located at 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road will hold a First Day Hike on January 1st, 2017. Come out and join them on their first hike of the year! The hike will start at 8:30am and end around 9:30am.
They will walk the 1 mile Short Loop Trail and see if any animals are out and stirring. This is a moderate hike so wear good walking shoes. It is suitable for all ages.
Everyone will meet up at the Dunbar Cave Visitor Center.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Dunbar Cave’s Hummingbird and Butterfly Festival Fun for All
August 22, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Park at 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road held its Hummingbird and Butterfly Festival on Saturday with numerous events for the family.
From 9:00am to 11:00am and again from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, hummingbirds were banded by Cyndi Routledge, a master bander who has completed the five-year course taught by the Department of the Interior.
Information gathered at the banding is sent to Laurel, Maryland where a huge data base on hummingbirds is located under the auspices of the United States Geological Survey.
Hummingbird and Butterfly Festival was held Saturday at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area.
Hummingbird and Butterfly Festival to be held at Dunbar Cave State Park Saturday, August 20th
August 18, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On August 20th, 2016 the very first Hummingbird and Butterfly Festival will be held from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Dunbar Cave State Park in Clarksville, TN.
It’s free, open to the public and a great way to spend an educational day outdoors for all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Cooling at the Cave to be held at Dunbar Cave, Saturday July 30th, 2016
July 19, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday July 30th from 3:00pm-5:00pm, come out to Dunbar Cave State natural Area for the annual Cooling at the Cave event. Join the Friends of Dunbar Cave and enjoy live music and refreshments at the cool cave entrance.
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. Many concerts wearer held there as people would fellowship and beat the heat of summer.
Cooling at the Cave to be held Saturday July 30th, 2016
