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 for each three children).

Age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child who is younger or older than the age limits given.

Call (931) 648-5526 for reservations.

Tuesday, November 3 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. BIRD HIKE Adults
It’s easier to learn the birds when there aren’t so many around (and when they aren’t hiding in the leaves) – bring your binoculars and learn about our feathered inhabitants.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 November 1. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Wednesday, November 4 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. RECOVERY TRAIL HIKE All ages
Come out and enjoy the late fall on this two mile hike – we might see deer, squirrels and who knows what else!
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 November 2. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

10:30 –11:30 a.m. PORT ROYAL HISTORY HIKE Ages 8 – adult
Meet at the upper parking lot next to the Visitor Center to learn about the history of Port Royal Historic Area.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 November 2. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Thursday, November 5 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. WOODS WALK All ages
End the day with a brisk walk on our one mile Short Loop Trail as our ranger tells you about the forest habitat.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 November 3. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Friday, November 6 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. SUNSET HIKE All ages
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’ll enjoy the rain).
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 November 4. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Saturday, November 7 10:00 a.m. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Ages 12 – adult
Bring your work gloves and help us clean the leaves off our trail bridges and boardwalks. The time this takes will depend upon the number of volunteers.
Please let us know you are coming by calling before 4:30 November 5.

4:00 – 4:45 p.m. KIDS DISCOVER BATS Ages 5 – 12
Our bats are hibernating, but we can learn about them and bats around the world through this indoor program with a DVD on bats.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 November 5. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Friday, November 13 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. PORT ROYAL BY LANTERN All ages
Take a lantern guided tour through Port Royal State Historic Park and meet some of Port Royal’s most famous (and infamous) residents as they tell tales of the frontier, the Bell Witch, Night Riders and more!
Cost is $5 per person. Children under age 5 are free. You can pay in advance by credit card (call the Dunbar Cave office at 931-648-5526 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.), or pay cash only at the gate. Credit cards can NOT be used the nights of the event.
First tour leaves at 5:00 PM. Tours leave every 20 minutes. Last tour leaves at 8:00 PM.
Reservations are recommended to secure a tour time. Advance Registration deadline is 4:30 November 12.
A limited number of same day tickets may be available at the gate (cash only) but you might have to wait 1-3 hours for an opening.
Tours leave out from the River Bottom Trail Head.

Saturday, November 14 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. PORT ROYAL BY LANTERN All ages
See information for Friday, November 13 for details on this event.

Wednesday, November 18 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PORT ROYAL BIRDING Ages 12 – adult
Bring your binoculars and learn the birds of Port Royal. Meet at the Visitor Center parking lot at Port Royal Historic Area.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 November 16. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

4:30 – 6:00 p.m. NIGHT HIKE All ages
We will walk the Short Loop Trail as darkness rises– we might hear owls, frogs and other creatures as we go.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 November 16. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Saturday, November 21 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. NIGHT HIKE All ages
We will walk the Short Loop Trail as darkness rises– we might hear owls, frogs and other creatures as we go.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 November 19. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Monday, November 23 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. RECOVERY TRAIL HIKE All ages
Come out and enjoy the late fall on this two mile hike – we might see deer, squirrels and who knows what else!
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 November 21. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Friday, November 27 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. AFTER THANKSGIVING HIKE – WOODS WALK All ages
Get away from the food, shopping and stress as we enjoy this fall morning on a brisk hike through the woods and to the cave entrance on our one mile trail. You will learn some park history and natural history as well as we look for the animals that are also out early.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 November 25. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Sunday, November 29 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. DUNBAR HISTORY HIKE Ages 5 – adult
Learn about how Dunbar Cave was used long ago on this hike around the grounds.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 November 28. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Monday, November 30 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. SHORT LOOP TRAIL HIKE All ages
Say goodbye to the day and the month on this hike through the woods to see what we can see.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 November 28. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist