{"id":19092,"date":"2014-10-22T16:00:01","date_gmt":"2014-10-22T21:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=19092"},"modified":"2014-10-22T15:35:24","modified_gmt":"2014-10-22T20:35:24","slug":"clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-october-24th-through-october-30th-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2014\/10\/22\/clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-october-24th-through-october-30th-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for October 24th through October 30th, 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dunbar<\/a>Clarksville, TN<\/strong> – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer. There are programs for children and adults.<\/p>\n

Some of the upcoming events include:Port Royal by Lantern, Walk at Port Royal, Trees of Port Royal, Trees of Dunbar Cave, Trail of Tears Walk and Trail Walk.<\/p>\n

\"Swan<\/a>

Swan Lake at Dunbar Cave State Park.<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

Friday, October 24th<\/h3>\n

Port Royal by Lantern<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm \u2013 9:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Follow the trail by lantern light as actors tell the history of Port Royal State Historic Area.<\/p>\n

Hikes depart every 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

Charge is $5.00 per person – credit card if you pay in advance, cash only the night of the event. Reservations are strongly recommended as group sizes are limited \u2013 those without reservations may have to wait 1-3 hours to get on a tour (if there are openings).<\/p>\n

Call 931.648.5526 to make reservations.<\/p>\n

Groups depart from the River Bottom Trail head.<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 25th<\/h3>\n

Port Royal by Lantern<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm \u2013 9:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Follow the trail by lantern light as actors tell the history of Port Royal State Historic Area.<\/p>\n

Hikes depart every 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

Charge is $5.00 per person – credit card if you pay in advance, cash only the night of the event. Reservations are strongly recommended as group sizes are limited \u2013 those without reservations may have to wait 1-3 hours to get on a tour (if there are openings).<\/p>\n

Call 931.648.5526 to make reservations.<\/p>\n

Groups depart from the River Bottom Trail head.<\/p>\n

Monday, October 27th<\/h3>\n

Walk at Port Royal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 11:00am \u2013 12:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

We will take the \u00bd mile River Bottom Trail to see what else is out in the woods.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm October 23rd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Tuesday, October 28th<\/h3>\n

Trees of Port Royal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

Learn to identify the trees around you. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm October 23rd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Trees of Dunbar Cave<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 3:00pm \u2013 4:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

Learn to identify the trees around you.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm October 27th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

Thursday, October 30th<\/h3>\n

Trail of Tears Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 8- adult<\/p>\n

Join us at Port Royal Historic Area to learn about the Trail of Tears. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm October 28th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Trail Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm \u2013 7:00pm
\nAges<\/strong>: All ages<\/p>\n

Walk the Short Loop Trail as the day ends and night begins.<\/p>\n

Reservations By<\/strong>: 4:30pm October 28th.
\nProgram Leader<\/strong>: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Dunbar Cave State Park Programs Information<\/h3>\n

Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations by the Deadline Listed. Programs with no reservations by the deadline will be canceled.<\/p>\n

All programs begin at the Visitor Center unless another site is listed.<\/p>\n

Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult for each three children).<\/p>\n

Age limits are definite \u2013 please do not sign up a child who is younger or older than the age limits given.<\/p>\n

Dunbar Cave State Park is located at 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville Tennessee.<\/p>\n

Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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