By Dunbar Cave State Park
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations BY THE DEADLINE LISTED. Programs with no reservations by the deadline are canceled.
Programs may be canceled in case of inclement weather.
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).
The age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child who is too young or too old for the program.
Call (931) 648-5526 for reservations.
Sunday, November 9
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
DUNBAR CAVE HISTORY
Ages 5 & up
Join us for a walk around the area and learn about Dunbar’s past.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 November 7.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Monday, November 10
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
FALL HIKE at PORT ROYAL
All ages
We will enjoy the crisp cool weather and the changing leaves on this ½ mile walk.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 November 7.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
SUNSET HIKE
All ages
Walk through the woods and around the lake as the sun goes down.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 November 7.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Wednesday, November 12
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
TRAIL OF TEARS AT PORT ROYAL
Ages 10 and up
Learn about this time from the history of Port Royal. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 November 10.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Thursday, November 13
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
NATURE HIKE AT PORT ROYAL
All ages
Learn about plants and animals that call this area home.
Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot at Port Royal State Historic Area.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 November 10.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
6:00 p.m.
DCSNA AND OUR KARST TOPOGRAPHY
Dr. Phil Kemmerly, APSU Professor of Geology will present a program to discuss the important features of our newly acquired sink holes. Ages 12-adult.
Meet inside visitor center.
No reservations required.
Program presented by the Friends of Dunbar Cave
Friday, November 14
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
WOODS WALK
All ages
Learn about plants and animals that call this area home. We will hike one mile through the
woods and around the lake.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 November 12.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Saturday, November 15
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
BIRDS OF PORT ROYAL
Ages: Adult
Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call the park home for the winter. Meet at the lower parking lot (by the river).
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 November 13. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
After Thanksgiving Hikes
Friday, November 28
8:00– 9:30 a.m.
NATURE HIKE and TRAIL CLEANUP
All Ages
Join us for this easy one mile hike through the woods, around the lake and to the cave entrance. We will look for birds and mammals, and just enjoy being out. We will pick up any trash along the trail, so you will be helping the park as well.
RESERVATIONS required, BY 4:00 November 26.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
10:00– 11:00 a.m.
NATURE HIKE and TRAIL CLEANUP – PORT ROYAL HISTORIC SITE
All Ages
Come out and hike the River Bottom Trail as we look at plants and animals that call the park home. We will pick up any trash along the trail, so you will be helping the park as well. Meet at the River Bottom trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS required, BY 4:00 November 26.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist