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 per every three children).
Age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child whom is younger or older than the age limits given.
For reservations: Visit the Dunbar Cave website to register online or call (931) 648-5526.
Sunday, October 9th
2:00 – 3:30 pm Trail Hike (Dunbar Cave State Natural Area) All Ages
Join us for a 2 mile hike on our Recovery Trail. We will discuss how the trail got its name and see what wildlife we can spot. Please wear good walking shoes and bring water.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm October 8th. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Monday, October 10th
3:30 – 4:00 pm What’s That? (Dunbar Cave State Natural Area) Children
Create your own guide book of prints you may find out in the woods.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm October 9th. Program Leader: Emily Stevenson, Park Ranger
Saturday, October 15th
1:30 – 2:00 pm Ssssnakes! (Dunbar Cave State Natural Area) Children
Learn about our native snakes of Tennessee and why they are so great to keep around.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm October 14th. Program Leader: Emily Stevenson, Park Ranger
Sunday, October 16th
2:00 – 3:00 pm Let’s Get Batty (Dunbar Cave State Natural Area) Children
Meet us by the cave entrance to learn all about the Little Brown Bats of Dunbar Cave. Children will get a chance to paint a salt dough ornament of a bat of their own.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm October 15th. Program Leader: Emily Stevenson, Park Ranger
Thursday, October 20th
3:30 – 4:30 pm Afternoon Stroll (Dunbar Cave State Natural Area) All Ages
Wind down from your day with an afternoon stroll on the 1.1 mile Short Loop Trail. Please wear good walking shoes and bring water.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm October 19th. Program Leader: Emily Stevenson, Park Ranger
Saturday, October 22nd
3:00 – 4:00 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 at http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/port-royal and navigate to the upcoming events screen. Or call the office at Dunbar Cave at (931) 648-5526.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm October 21st. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Sunday, October 23rd
10:00 – 11:00 am 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 towns 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 at http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/port-royal and navigate to the upcoming events screen. Or call the office at Dunbar Cave at (931) 648-5526.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm October 22nd. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Tuesday, October 25th
7:00 – 8:00 am Morning Hike (Dunbar Cave State Natural Area) All Ages
They always say, “The early bird catches the worm”. Let’s start our day with a 1.1 mile hike around the Short Loop Trail listening to birds and watching for animals. Please wear good walking shoes and bring water.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm October 24th. Program Leader: Emily Stevenson, Park Ranger
Saturday, October 29th
2:00 – 3:00 pm Let’s Get Batty (Dunbar Cave State Natural Area) Children
Meet us by the cave entrance to learn all about the Little Brown Bats of Dunbar Cave. Children will get a chance to paint a salt dough ornament of a bat of their own.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm October 28th. Program Leader: Emily Stevenson, Park Ranger
Monday, October 31st
4:00 – 5:00 pm Spooky Stories (Dunbar Cave State Natural Area) All Ages
Halloween is the perfect evening to sit around and listen to spooky stories by the cave entrance.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 pm October 30th. Program Leader: Emily Stevenson, Park Ranger