CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – 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.

CAVE HIKE INFORMATION

RELATED CONTENT Exploring Dunbar Cave

Friday, June 19 5:00 — 6:30 p.m.
WILDLIFE DENTURES
Ages 5-15
Ever wondered why your teeth are different from a dog’s? Or a squirrel’s? Discover the relationship between animal teeth and the food they eat. When you’re done, you’ll be taking home your very own set of wildlife dentures.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 JUNE 17.
Program Leader: Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger

Saturday, June 20
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
CAVE HIKE
Ages 5 – adult

4:30 — 6:30 p.m.
CATERPILLAR CREATION
Ages 5-15
You see them in your yard and all around our park, but do you know what kind they are? Come find out about the larval form of some of our most beautiful insects and have the chance to create your own caterpillar. Later on, we’ll continue this program by making both the cocoon and the adult butterfly for your caterpillar.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 JUNE 18.
Program Leader: Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger

Sunday, June 21
2:00 — 3:00 p.m.
PORT ROYAL DAY HIKE
All ages
Head out to Dunbar’s sister historical state park to take in the sights and sounds. Our hike will be approximately ¾ of a mile, the trail is moderately strenuous. Wear sturdy shoes . Meet in the parking lot beside the restrooms.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 JUNE 19.
Program Leader: Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger

Monday, June 22
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
EVENING HIKE
All ages
We will walk the one mile Short Loop Trail as the sun sets and day ends to see what is out.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 June 20.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Tuesday, June 23
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
CAVE HIKE
Ages 5 – adult

8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
FIREFLIES
All ages
Come out and learn about these little lanterns of the night on a short hike.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 June 21.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Wednesday, June 24
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
PORT ROYAL MORNING WALK
All ages
We will take the ½ mile River Bottom Trail and see what plants and creatures we can find. Meet at the River Bottom Trail Head at Port Royal Historic Park.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 June 22.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
CAVE HIKE
Ages 5 – adult

Thursday, June 25
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
CAVE HIKE
Ages 5 – adult

2:00— 3:30 p.m.
COCOON CREATION
Ages 5-15
As a follow-up program to our caterpillar creation, we’ll make paper mache cocoons to continue the life cycle of our lovely insects. If you were unable to attend the caterpillar creation, please join us anyway.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 JUNE 23.
Program Leader: Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger

4:30 — 5:30 p.m.
BLINDMAN’S TREE HUNT
Ages 5-15
In some Native American tribes this game was used as a test of manhood. These days it’s just plain fun. Test your memory and your senses as you trace your way back to a place you’ve never seen.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 JUNE 23.
Program Leader: Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger

Friday, June 26
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
CAVE HIKE
Ages 5 – adult

7:30 — 9:00 p.m.
PORT ROYAL CAMPFIRE GAMES
Ages 5-adult
Come out to Port Royal and relax around a campfire. We will play flashlight tag, glow stick hunt, and other fun games. We’ll end the night with tasty s’mores. In the event of rain, this program will be rescheduled.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 JUNE 24.
Program Leader: Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger

Saturday, June 27
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
CAVE HIKE
Ages 5 – adult

Tuesday, June 30
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
CAVE HIKE
Ages 5 – adult

8:15 – 9:30 p.m.
NIGHT HIKE
All ages
We will walk the one mile Short Loop Trail as darkness rises– we might hear owls, frogs and other creatures.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 June 28.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger