{"id":21558,"date":"2015-11-10T06:00:40","date_gmt":"2015-11-10T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21558"},"modified":"2015-11-09T23:16:34","modified_gmt":"2015-11-10T05:16:34","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-november-12th-through-november-18th-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/11\/10\/dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-november-12th-through-november-18th-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for November 12th through November 18th, 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 by Lantern, Night Hike and Port Royal Birding.<\/p>\n

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

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Friday, November 13th<\/h3>\n

Port Royal by Lantern<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 5:00pm – 8:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

Take a lantern guided tour through Port Royal State Historic Park and meet some of Port Royal\u2019s most famous (and infamous) residents as they tell tales of the frontier, the Bell Witch, Night Riders and more!<\/p>\n

Cost is $5.00 per person. Children under age 5 are free. You can pay in advance by credit card (call the Dunbar Cave office at 931.648.5526 Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:15pm), or pay cash only at the gate. Credit cards can NOT be used the nights of the event.<\/p>\n

First tour leaves at 5:00pm. Tours leave every 20 minutes. Last tour leaves at 8:00pm.<\/p>\n

Reservations are recommended to secure a tour time. Advance Registration deadline is 4:30pm November 12th.<\/p>\n

A limited number of same day tickets may be available at the gate (cash only) but you might have to wait 1-3 hours for an opening.<\/p>\n

Tours leave out from the River Bottom Trail Head.<\/p>\n

Saturday, November 14th<\/h3>\n

Port Royal by Lantern<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 5:00pm – 8:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

See information for Friday, November 13th for details on this event.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, November 18th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 9:30am – 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, November 16th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 4:30pm \u2013 6:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

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

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, November 16th.
\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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