{"id":22071,"date":"2016-02-28T14:00:21","date_gmt":"2016-02-28T20:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=22071"},"modified":"2016-02-28T13:10:35","modified_gmt":"2016-02-28T19:10:35","slug":"clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-march-3rd-9th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2016\/02\/28\/clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-march-3rd-9th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for March 3rd – 9th, 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: Raccoons and Ripe Corn, Sunset Hike, Walk with the Ranger, Early Spring Hike, Port Royal History Walk, Bird Hike, and Trail of Tears at Port Royal.<\/p>\n

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

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Thursday, March 3rd<\/h3>\n

Raccoons and Ripe Corn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 3:30pm \u2013 4:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 – 12<\/p>\n

Learn how to look for animals and the signs they leave behind by watching this Reading Rainbow episode in our Audio-Visual room.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, March 1st.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 4:30pm \u2013 5:45pm
\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 (if the weather is good, if not, we\u2019ll enjoy the rain).<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, March 1st.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Friday, March 4th<\/h3>\n

Walk with the Ranger<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Enjoy a walk through the woods as we experience an early spring day.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, March 2nd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

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Early Spring Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm \u2013 3:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 6 – adult<\/p>\n

We might see deer, squirrels, and other animals on this one mile hike. We\u2019ll also look for the early spring wildflowers.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, March 2nd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 5th<\/h3>\n

[320right]Port Royal History Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 3:30pm \u2013 5:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 to adult<\/p>\n

Join us for a walk around Port Royal Historic Area. Meet at the upper parking lot (beside the Visitor Center).<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, March 3rd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 6th<\/h3>\n

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

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

Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call this area home.<\/p>\n

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

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

Time:<\/strong> 5:00pm \u2013 6:15pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

Walk the trail as the sun set and darkness rises, a good time to see animals and maybe hear owls and frogs.<\/p>\n

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

Tuesday, March 8th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 7:00am \u2013 9:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 12 – adult<\/p>\n

Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call this area home.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, March 6th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 9th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 8 to adult<\/p>\n

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

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, March 7th.
\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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