{"id":21193,"date":"2015-09-15T06:00:49","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T11:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21193"},"modified":"2015-09-15T02:45:19","modified_gmt":"2015-09-15T07:45:19","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-september-18th-through-september-23rd-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/09\/15\/dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-september-18th-through-september-23rd-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 18th through September 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: Nature Hike, Night Hike, Cave Critter Meet and Greet, Interpretive Morning Hike, Dunbar Cave History and Port Royal Hike.<\/p>\n

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

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Friday, September 18th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 8:00am \u2013 9:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

Walk the 1 mile Short Loop and learn about the park\u2019s inhabitants.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 16th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 7:00pm \u2013 8:00pm
\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, September 16th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Saturday, September 19th<\/h3>\n

Cave Critter Meet and Greet<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am – 10:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve missed your chance at a cave tour this year, or didn\u2019t catch some of our critters on the tour you attended, come meet them today at the entrance of the cave.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 17th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am – 11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 12 – Adult<\/p>\n

Enjoy a 2-mile guided tour around the park observing traces of our park wildlife and noting the change in flora as summer ends.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 17th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 1:00pm \u2013 2:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 – adult<\/p>\n

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

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 17th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 5:30pm – 6:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Learn about Port Royal in the past and see the plants and animals of today. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 17th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

Sunday, September 20th<\/h3>\n

Port Royal Creek Exploration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:30am – 10:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 – Adult<\/p>\n

See some of our creek creatures face to face as we break out the nets and scoop up some of our aquatic fauna. Wear clothes you\u2019re willing to get wet and shoes that can stay on your feet. Fair warning, we\u2019ll be kicking at rocks and flipflops won\u2019t protect your toes.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 18th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Walk With the Ranger Nature Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm \u2013 3:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

Walk the 1 mile Short Loop and learn about the park\u2019s inhabitants.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 18th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

Tuesday, September 22nd<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 5:30pm \u2013 6:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 8 – adult<\/p>\n

Join us for a walk on the Trail of Tears. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

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

Wednesday, September 23rd<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 9:30am – 10:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Learn about Port Royal\u2019s plants. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 21st.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Stellaluna: A Baby Bat Adventure<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 3:30pm – 4:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 4 – 11<\/p>\n

Enjoy the story of Stellaluna, a baby bat who gets lost \u2013 and learn about bats, too, in this indoor program.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 21st.
\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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