{"id":25457,"date":"2018-02-13T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T14:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=25457"},"modified":"2018-02-13T07:52:13","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T13:52:13","slug":"clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-february-14th-17th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2018\/02\/13\/clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-february-14th-17th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for February 14th – 17th, 2018"},"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

The upcoming events include: Entering the Underworld, Dunbar Cave Jeopardy and Duck, Duck, GOOSE.<\/p>\n

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

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Wednesday, February 14th<\/h3>\n

Entering the Underworld<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm – 3:00pm<\/p>\n

Long before Dunbar Cave was a state park, even before it was a resort, it held a more sacred purpose. Join Ranger Adam in the AV Room and learn about how Native Americans utilized the cave for thousands of years. Topics will include the Mississippian Era Cave Art. This is a free program but please register in advance.<\/p>\n

Meet at:<\/strong> In the A\/V room inside the visitor center.
\nPricing:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n

For more information on this event, contact Park Ranger Adam Neblett at 931.648.5526 or Email: adam.neblett@tn.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, February 16th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 4:30pm – 5:00pm<\/p>\n

You think you know about Dunbar Cave? Meet us in the AV room to play a fun jeopardy style game to put your knowledge to the test. You may just learn something new!<\/p>\n

Meet at:<\/strong> AV Room
\nPricing:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n

For more information on this event, contact Park Ranger Emily Stevenson at 931.648.5526 or Email: Emily.Stevenson@tn.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, February 17th<\/h3>\n

Duck, Duck, GOOSE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:30am – 10:30am<\/p>\n

Our water levels may change but we still have wildlife in the lake! Learn about the types of waterfowl that temporarily call Dunbar Cave home. You will even have the opportunity to use a spotting scope to see everything up close.<\/p>\n

Meet at:<\/strong> Visitor Center Lobby
\nPricing:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n

For more information on this event, contact Park Ranger Emily Stevenson at 931.648.5526 or Email: Emily.Stevenson@tn.gov<\/a><\/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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