{"id":20757,"date":"2015-07-03T10:00:50","date_gmt":"2015-07-03T15:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=20757"},"modified":"2015-07-04T06:59:25","modified_gmt":"2015-07-04T11:59:25","slug":"clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-july-7th-through-july-11th-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/07\/03\/clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-july-7th-through-july-11th-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 7th through July 11th, 2015"},"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 during the year. There are programs for children and adults.<\/p>\n

Some of the upcoming events include: Port Royal Birds, Snake Stalking, Cave Hike, Port Royal Hike and the Secret World of Bats.<\/p>\n

\"Entrance<\/a>

Entrance to Dunbar Cave.<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

Tuesday, July 7th<\/h3>\n

Port Royal Birds<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:30am \u2013 8:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> Adults<\/p>\n

Bring your binoculars to Port Royal Historic Park and learn some of the birds. Meet at Visitor Center lot.<\/p>\n

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

\n

Snake Stalking<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:00am – 9:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

On this one-mile hike we\u2019ll try to track down some of our more elusive reptiles. No promises that we\u2019ll find any, but that\u2019s half the fun.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, July 5th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 – adult<\/p>\n

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 as the cave floor is very muddy and slippery, and any type of footwear to change into so that the WNS fungus is not carried out on your shoes.<\/p>\n

The park will provide bags and you will be given instructions on how to clean the shoes so that we do not spread WNS to other areas. The hike is not handicap accessible and not recommended for people with mobility issues.<\/p>\n

Every person on a cave hike must sign a release of liability waiver, and must bring a working flashlight.<\/p>\n

Cost: $10.00 ages 13 +, $5.00 ages 5 \u2013 12 (for safety reasons, no children under age 5 are allowed on a cave hike).<\/p>\n

To go on a cave hike, you must have a reservation. Reservation can be made only during office hours (8:00am – 4:30pm Monday-Friday), and can be made by phone or in person. Hike is limited to 20 persons.<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 2:30pm – 3:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

This half-mile hike will introduce you to Dunbar Cave\u2019s little-known sister park. We\u2019ll discuss the role it played in the Trail of Tears and observe what most forests in Tennessee looked like years ago. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot on the north side of the bridge.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, July 6th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 7:00pm – 8:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Learn the role Port Royal played in history and the Trail of Tears and observe the plants and animals of today. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot on the north side of the bridge.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, July 6th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

Wednesday, July 8th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 – adult<\/p>\n

See Tuesday, July 7th for details on cave hikes.<\/p>\n

\n

The Secret World of Bats<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:00pm \u2013 7:45pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

See bats as we could never see them here through this award-winning nature documentary. We will be inside the cool Visitor Center \u2013 come early and see our Museum!<\/p>\n

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

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 8:00am – 9:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Dodge the afternoon heat while still getting some exercise in with a morning hike. We\u2019ll hike the one-mile short trail and discuss the animals and plants we see along the way.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, July 7th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Sinkhole in a Bottle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:30pm – 3:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5-15<\/p>\n

See our \u201ckarst topography\u201d in action by creating a sinkhole inside of a 2-liter bottle and learn a little about what this means for our city.<\/p>\n

Reservations Requested by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, July 7th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

Thursday, July 9th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am – 11:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 7- adult<\/p>\n

Learn the trees of the Natural Area on this short hike.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, July 7th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 – adult<\/p>\n

See Tuesday, July 7th for details on cave hikes.<\/p>\n

\n

Herpetological Morning Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:00am – 9:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Come out for a morning of hunting down our park reptiles and amphibians.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, July 8th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Forest Food Web<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm – 3:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5-15<\/p>\n

Put yourself in the shoes of the animals in our forest. Find your prey, face the challenges of pollution, and see what happens when humans interfere.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, July 8th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

Friday, July 10th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 – adult<\/p>\n

See Tuesday, July 7th for details on cave hikes.<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 11th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

See Tuesday, July 7th for details on cave hikes.<\/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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