{"id":21142,"date":"2015-09-07T14:18:18","date_gmt":"2015-09-07T19:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21142"},"modified":"2015-09-07T14:18:18","modified_gmt":"2015-09-07T19:18:18","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-september-9th-through-september-17th-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/09\/07\/dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-september-9th-through-september-17th-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 9th through September 17th, 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: Trees, Port Royal History Hike, Eyes of the Night, Evening Hike, Port Royal Morning Hike and Blindman’s Tree Hunt.<\/p>\n

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

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Wednesday, September 9th<\/h3>\n

Trees<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 3:00pm – 4:00pm
\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, September 7th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

Thursday, September 10th<\/h3>\n

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

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

Learn about the past inhabitants of the town of Port Royal. Hike will begin at the parking lot next to the Visitor Center.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 8th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

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Friends of Dunbar Cave Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Join the Friends of Dunbar Cave and help support your park. Meet in AV room of Visitor Center.<\/p>\n

Friday, September 11th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 12:30pm – 1:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 12 – adult<\/p>\n

Learn the plants and animals of Port Royal. Hike will begin at the River Bottom Trail parking lot at Port Royal Historic Area.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 9th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Saturday, September 12th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 8:30am – 9:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Take a hike on the trails offered by Dunbar Cave\u2019s sister park to learn a little about the history of the area and the wildlife seen in the area.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 10th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

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Eyes of the Night<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:00pm \u2013 8:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

Did you know that the eyes of animals shine with different colors \u2013 spiders are emeralds or diamonds, bullfrogs look like opals \u2013 in reflected light? Bring your flashlight and join us for this short walk around the grounds to see what we can identify.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 10th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Sunday, September 13th<\/h3>\n

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

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

If you\u2019ve ever taken the time to enjoy our butterfly garden, please take a little to come out and help us look after it. We\u2019ll be pulling weeds, so come prepared with work gloves and water.<\/p>\n

Many of you know the pains of weeding a garden and we\u2019d appreciate any time you could donate to us. In the process you\u2019ll get to learn a few things about our native plants in the area and what we have available in our garden. Don\u2019t feel obligated to stay the full hour, even 10 minutes will be a great help.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 11th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

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Blindman’s Tree Hunt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:30am – 10:00am
\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, September 11th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

Tuesday, September 15th<\/h3>\n

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

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

Learn about the past inhabitants of the town of Port Royal. Hike will begin at the parking lot next to the Visitor Center.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 13th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Wednesday, September 16th<\/h3>\n

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

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

We will walk the one mile Short Loop Trail at this cooler time of day.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 14th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Thursday, September 17th<\/h3>\n

Mysterious Underground World<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm \u2013 7:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t go in the cave this time of year, but you can learn about America\u2019s greatest caverns in this indoor program.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 15th.
\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

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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