{"id":21296,"date":"2015-09-29T10:09:22","date_gmt":"2015-09-29T15:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21296"},"modified":"2015-09-29T10:09:22","modified_gmt":"2015-09-29T15:09:22","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-october-2nd-through-october-6th-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/09\/29\/dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-october-2nd-through-october-6th-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for October 2nd through October 6th, 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, Interpretive Morning Hike, Birding\/Nature Appreciation Hike, Port Royal Botanical Hike, Evening to Night Hike and Butterfly Garden Stroll.<\/p>\n

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


\nFriday, October 2nd<\/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 30th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 3rd<\/h3>\n

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

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

You may have hiked our trails many times, but have you ever taken the time to really look at them? On this guided 1 mile hike we\u2019ll point out the interesting sites our park has to offer.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, October 1st.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

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

Join the Warioto Audubon Society for this hike \u2013 bring your binoculars and meet in the picnic area.<\/p>\n

No reservations needed.<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am – 11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Join us on a short \u00bd mile hike on the River Bottom Trail at Dunbar\u2019s historical sister park. We\u2019ll meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot on the north side of the bridge.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, October 1st.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Evening to Night 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 as the sun sets and nocturnal animals come out.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, October 1st.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Sunday, October 4th<\/h3>\n

Butterfly Garden Stroll<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Take a short tour through our butterfly garden in full bloom. We\u2019ll identify our plants and many of the butterflies you see frequenting them.<\/p>\n

Reservations required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, October 2nd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 10:30am – 11:30am
\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, October 2nd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\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, October 2nd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm \u2013 3:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 to 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, October 2nd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Tuesday, October 6th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am – 10:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 12 – adult<\/p>\n

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

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