{"id":19193,"date":"2014-11-04T12:00:04","date_gmt":"2014-11-04T18:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=19193"},"modified":"2014-11-04T11:19:56","modified_gmt":"2014-11-04T17:19:56","slug":"clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-november-5th-through-november-13th-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2014\/11\/04\/clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-november-5th-through-november-13th-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for November 5th through November 13th, 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 History Walk, Night Walk, Plants and Animals of Port Royal, Nature Hike at Port Royal, Dunbar Cave History and Sunset Hike.<\/p>\n

\"Geese<\/a>

Geese at Dunbar Cave State Park<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

Thursday, November 6th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am\u201310:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 8 & up<\/p>\n

Join us for a walk around Port Royal Historic Area. Meet at the upper parking lot (beside the Visitor Center).<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 5:00pm\u20136:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

The moon is full tonight, join us for a walk around the area \u2013 maybe we\u2019ll see or hear owls, raccoons and other night creatures.<\/p>\n

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

Friday, November 7th<\/h3>\n

Plants and Animals of Port Royal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am\u201310:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 10 – adult<\/p>\n

Walk the River Bottom Trail (1\/2 mile) and learn the plants and animals of the area. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm November 5th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

\n

End Of Day Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 4:00pm\u20135:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

Join the ranger for a short hike as the day ends.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm November 5th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Saturday, November 8th<\/h3>\n

[320right]Nature Hike at Port Royal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm\u20133:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 & up<\/p>\n

Come to Port Royal State Park for a walk through trees and wildflowers, listen to birds and see what we can see on this easy \u00bd mile walk. Trail may be muddy, so come prepared. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot at Port Royal State Historic Area.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm November 6th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Sunday, November 9th<\/h3>\n

Dunbar Cave History<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am\u201311:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 & up<\/p>\n

Join us for a walk around the area and learn about Dunbar\u2019s past.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm November 7th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Monday, November 10th<\/h3>\n

Fall Hike at Port Royal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:30am\u201311:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

We will enjoy the crisp cool weather and the changing leaves on this \u00bd mile walk.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm November 7th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

\n

Sunset Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 4:00pm\u20135:15pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

Walk through the woods and around the lake as the sun goes down.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm November 7th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Wednesday, November 12th<\/h3>\n

Trail of Tears at Port Royal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am\u201311:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 10 and up<\/p>\n

Learn about this time from the history of Port Royal. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

Reservations By<\/strong>: 4:30pm November 10th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

Thursday, November 13th<\/h3>\n

[320right]Nature Hike at Port Royal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm\u20133:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

Learn about plants and animals that call this area home. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot at Port Royal State Historic Area.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm November 10th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

DCSNA and our KARST Topography<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 12-adult<\/p>\n

Dr. Phil Kemmerly, APSU Professor of Geology will present a program to discuss the important features of our newly acquired sink holes. Meet inside visitor center.<\/p>\n

No reservations required.
\nProgram presented by the Friends of Dunbar Cave<\/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

Port Royal State Historic Park is located at 3300 Old Clarksville Springfield Road, Adams, Tennessee.<\/p>\n

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

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