{"id":20976,"date":"2015-08-11T14:00:56","date_gmt":"2015-08-11T19:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=20976"},"modified":"2015-08-11T11:38:55","modified_gmt":"2015-08-11T16:38:55","slug":"clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-august-17th-through-august-23rd-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/08\/11\/clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-august-17th-through-august-23rd-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 17th through August 23rd, 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: Cave Entrance Exploration, Bird Hike, Day Into Night Hike, Port Royal Bird Hike, Cave Hike, and Port Royal History Hike.<\/p>\n

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Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

Monday, August 17th<\/h3>\n

Cave Entrance Exploration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:30pm \u2013 9:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 4 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

Bring a flashlight and see what animals call the cave entrance home.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, August 15th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Tuesday, August 18th<\/h3>\n

Day Into Night Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:00pm \u2013 8:15pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

Join us as we walk the Short Loop Trail as the sun sets and darkness rises\u2013 we might hear owls, frogs and other creatures.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, August 16th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 20th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 10:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> Adults<\/p>\n

Bring your binoculars and learn about the birds of Port Royal. Meet at parking lot next to Visitor Center at Port Royal.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, August 18th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Friday, August 21st<\/h3>\n

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

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

Bring your binoculars and learn about our feathered inhabitants.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, August 19th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 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, and any type of footwear to change into so that the WNS fungus is not carried out on your shoes. The park will provide bags and instructions on cleaning the shoes so that we do not spread WNS to other areas.<\/p>\n

[320left]The hike is not handicap accessible and not recommended for people with mobility issues. Every person on a cave hike must sign a release of liability waiver, and bring a working flashlight. Cost: $10.00 ages 13 +, $5.00 ages 5 \u2013 12 (for safety reasons, no children under age 5 are allowed.)<\/p>\n

Reservations are required and 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

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

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm \u2013 7:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

Meet at the upper parking lot next to the Visitor Center to learn about the history of Port Royal Historic Area.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, August 19th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Saturday, August 22nd<\/h3>\n

Volunteer Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:00am – 9:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 10 – Adult<\/p>\n

If you enjoy our butterfly garden, please come out and help us look after it by weeding. Bring work gloves and water. In the process you\u2019ll learn about our native plants and what we have in our garden. You don\u2019t have to stay the full hour, even 10 minutes will help.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, August 20th.
\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 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

See Friday, August 21st for details on cave hikes.<\/p>\n

\n

Blindman’s Tree Hunt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 1:30pm – 2:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 – 10<\/p>\n

In some Native American tribes this game was used as a test of manhood. These days it\u2019s just plain fun. Test your memory and your senses as you trace your way back to a place you\u2019ve never seen.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, August 20th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Interpretive Afternoon Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

On this guided 1 mile hike we\u2019ll point out the interesting sights our park has to offer.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, August 20th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 7:30pm \u2013 8:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

We will walk the Short Loop Trail as the sun sets and darkness rises\u2013 we might hear owls, frogs and other creatures as we go.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, August 20th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Sunday, August 23rd<\/h3>\n

[320right]Volunteer Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:00am – 9:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 10 – Adult<\/p>\n

If you enjoy our butterfly garden, please come out and help us look after it by weeding. Bring work gloves and water. In the process you\u2019ll learn about our native plants and what we have in our garden. You don\u2019t have to stay the full hour, even 10 minutes will help.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, August 21st.
\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 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

See Friday, August 21st for details on cave hikes.<\/p>\n

\n

Volunteer Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 12:00pm – 4:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 12 – Adult<\/p>\n

Our new property has a healthy batch of kudzu and privet! Grab some work gloves and take the week\u2019s frustrations out on an invasive species (looks great on resumes). Bring water and wear bug spray. Eat lunch before you come.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, August 21st.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

Sunday, August 23rd<\/h3>\n

Sinkholes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm \u2013 7:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 9 – adult<\/p>\n

Clarksville is built on caves and sinkholes \u2013 come out and learn about these holes in the ground on this short hike.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, August 21st
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/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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