{"id":21708,"date":"2015-12-07T12:00:31","date_gmt":"2015-12-07T18:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21708"},"modified":"2015-12-07T10:57:53","modified_gmt":"2015-12-07T16:57:53","slug":"clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-december-11th-and-december-16th-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/12\/07\/clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-december-11th-and-december-16th-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for December 11th and December 16th, 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: Short Loop Trail Hike, Night Hike, Sunset Hike, Bird Hike, Dunbar History Hike and Port Royal Trail of Tears.<\/p>\n

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

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

Short Loop Trail Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Join us on this hike through the woods to see what we can see.<\/p>\n

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

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

Time:<\/strong> 4:30pm \u2013 5:30pm
\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, December 9th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

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

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

Time:<\/strong> 3:30pm \u2013 4:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

The light is wonderful this time of day at this time of the year. Come out and experience the sunset lighting up the trees.<\/p>\n

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

Monday, December 14th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 4:30pm \u2013 5:30pm
\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, December 12th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

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

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

Time:<\/strong> 8:30am \u2013 10:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> Adults<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easier to learn the birds when there aren\u2019t so many around (and when they aren\u2019t hiding in the leaves) – bring your binoculars and learn about our feathered inhabitants.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, December 13th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 3:30pm \u2013 4:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

Learn about how Dunbar Cave was used long ago on this hike around the grounds.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm \u2013 3:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot to learn about the Trail of Tears at Port Royal Historic Area.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, December 14th.
\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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