{"id":21874,"date":"2016-01-18T12:00:01","date_gmt":"2016-01-18T18:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21874"},"modified":"2016-01-17T18:10:08","modified_gmt":"2016-01-18T00:10:08","slug":"clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-january-21st-28th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2016\/01\/18\/clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-january-21st-28th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for January 21st – 28th, 2016"},"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: Night Hike, Woods in Winter, Learn about Dunbar Cave, Sunset Hike, Night Stroll and Port Royal Trail Hike.<\/p>\n

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

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Thursday, January 21st<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 5:00pm \u2013 6:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

This is a great time of year to walk in the woods at night \u2013 no heat, no humidity, no bugs. Dress warmly and we will walk the Short Loop Trail as the sun sets and darkness rises\u2013 we might hear owls and other creatures as we go.<\/p>\n

Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, January 19th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Friday, January 22nd<\/h3>\n

Woods in Winter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 10:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

Enjoy a walk through the woods as you learn about the plants and animals of winter.<\/p>\n

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

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Learn about Dunbar Cave<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 5:00pm \u2013 5:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> Adults<\/p>\n

New to the area? Learn about the Natural Area and what it has to offer with this slide presentation.<\/p>\n

Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, January 20th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Saturday, January 23rd<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 4:15pm \u2013 5:15pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

We will walk through the woods as the sun sets and night falls on the Natural Area.<\/p>\n

Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, January 21st.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Monday, January 25th<\/h3>\n

[320right]Night Stroll<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 5:00pm \u2013 6:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Enjoy the natural area after dark on this short, easy walk suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n

Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, January 23rd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Tuesday, January 26th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 9:30am \u2013 10:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Join us for a hike on the Port Royal Historic Area\u2019s River Bottom Trail. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, January 24th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 5:00pm \u2013 6:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

This is a great time of year to walk in the woods at night \u2013 no heat, no humidity, no bugs. Dress warmly and we will walk the Short Loop Trail as the sun sets and darkness rises\u2013 we might hear owls and other creatures as we go.<\/p>\n

Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, January 24th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Wednesday, January 27th<\/h3>\n

Dunbar’s History<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 11:00am \u2013 12:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 8 -adult<\/p>\n

Enjoy a walk around the area as you learn about our history.<\/p>\n

Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, January 25th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Thursday, January 28th<\/h3>\n

[320right]Winter Woods Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Enjoy a walk through the woods as you learn about the plants and animals of winter.<\/p>\n

Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, January 26th.
\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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