CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Programs are free unless noted otherwise.

All programs require reservations by the deadline listed. Programs with no reservations by the deadline will be canceled.

All programs begin at the Visitor Center unless another site is listed.

Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult per every three children). Age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child who is younger or older than the age limits given.

For reservations: Visit the Dunbar Cave website and navigate to the upcoming events screen to register online or call (931) 648-5526.

Sunday, February 5th
2:00 – 3:00 pm History Hike (Port Royal State Historic Park)
All Ages
Join us at Port Royal and learn about the town that used to be here and its role as one of the earliest communities in Middle Tennessee. This will be an easy walk around the park. Meet on the front porch of the old Masonic Lodge (brick building). To register for this program visit Port Royal’s website and navigate to the upcoming events screen. Or call the office at Dunbar Cave at (931) 648-5526.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm February 4th. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Wednesday, February 15th
5:30 – 6:30 pm Night Hike (Dunbar Cave State Natural Area)
All Ages
Come explore the park after hours! We will walk the one mile Short Loop Trail as daylight ends and darkness descends. We may see deer; hear owls, and who knows? Please wear good walking shoes and bring a flashlight.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm February 14th. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Saturday, February 18th
3:00 – 4:30 pm Trail Hike (Dunbar Cave State Natural Area)
All Ages
Join us for a two mile hike on our Recovery Trail. We will learn about how the trail got its name and keep an eye out for any wildlife we might see. Please bring water and wear good walking shoes.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm February 17th. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Saturday, February 25th
2:00 – 3:00 pm Trail of Tears (Port Royal State Historic Park)
All Ages
Come out to Port Royal as we learn about the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation along our preserved section of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. Meet at the River Bottom Trailhead parking area on the North side of the highway bridge (opposite side of river from canoe access and picnic area). This will be an easy half mile hike. To register for this program visit Port Royal’s website and navigate to the upcoming events screen. Or call the office at Dunbar Cave at (931) 648-5526.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm February 24th. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger