Cooling at the Cave draws largest crowd to date
August 1, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 27th, the Friends of Dunbar Cave held their Sixth Annual Cooling at the Cave event at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area from 3:00pm until 5:00pm. All ages were welcome and admission was free. It was estimated that between 250 and 300 people came out to the event.
“This is probably the best attended Cooling at the Cave so far,” stated Lionel Senseney, President of Friends of Dunbar Cave. “The weather was just beautiful today.”
Friends of Dunbar Cave to hold Cooling at the Cave this Saturday
July 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 27th, come out to the annual Cooling at the Cave event at Dunbar Cave State Park from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Join the Friends of Dunbar Cave Cave at the cave’s entrance for music, games and refreshments.
Prior to air conditioning being widely available, locals would gather at Dunbar Cave to enjoy the cool air gently blowing from the mouth of the cave. Many concerts were held there as people would fellowship and beat the heat of summer.
Cooling at the Cave at Dunbar Cave in Clarksville.
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 21st through July 27th, 2013
July 18, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Upcoming events include: Night Hike, Spiders, National Moth Week, Kids Nature Games, Cooling at the Cave and so much more!
Cooling at the Cave to be held Saturday, July 27th, 2013.
Dunbar Cave State Park’s Cooling at the Cave Saturday, July 27th
July 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Come out to Dunbar Cave State Park from 3:00pm-5:00pm, Saturday, July 27th, and join the Friends of Dunbar Cave for their annual Cooling at the Cave with music, games and refreshments at the cool cave entrance.
Prior to air conditioning being widely available, locals would gather at Dunbar Cave to enjoy the cool air gently blowing from the mouth of the cave. Many concerts were held there as people would fellowship and beat the heat of summer.
Cooling at the Cave
Friends of Dunbar Cave seeks Additional Land for Dunbar Cave State Natural Area
April 22, 2013
Written by Blayne Clements
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Dunbar Cave are pursuing a purchase of 30 acres adjacent to Clarksville’s only state park, Dunbar Cave State Natural Area (DCSNA). The 30 acres, known as the Ritter-Caroland property, is the only remaining property contiguous to the park that is undeveloped.
The current park consists of 110 acres. This additional 30 acres would greatly expand the size of the park, as well as protect the environment of the area which includes the Red River Watershed (the drainage system for the park.)
Dudley Griffin, Alan Groves, Kenny Hogan of the Jaycees Foundation Board; Jerry Clark, FODC; Amy Wallace, DCSNA Staff; Lionel Senseney, President FODC; Dr. Sally Schiller – FODC; and Ron Hunter, FODC.
Dunbar Cave State Park Recycling Your Christmas Trees
December 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The staff and Friends of Dunbar Cave State Park are asking for your family to drop off your Christmas tree so it can be recycled into mulch for the parks trails.
Please drop off your tree, free of all decorations and tinsel, at the park’s parking lot anytime between now and 11:00am, January 5th. [Read more]
A Sleep Hollow Bonfire and Night Hike at Dunbar Cave State Park
October 15, 2012
Written by Blayne Clements
Clarksville, TN – The familiar sights and sounds of Fall are here. The leaves are changing and rustling in the cool breeze, jack-o-lanterns abound, and mums decorate front porches.
As your family gets ready to enjoy this beautiful season, be sure to attend what is quickly becoming the must attend event of the Fall – A Sleepy Hollow Bonfire and Night Hike at Clarksville only state park, Dunbar Cave. [Read more]
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 12th through August 18th
August 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Night Hike, Stellaluna, Wildflower Walk, Nature Readings: Friends, Bird Feeders, Walnut Friends and so much more!
Dunbar Cave State Park’s “Cooling at the Cave” Saturday, July 28th
July 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Come out to Dunbar Cave State Park and join the park staff and the Friends of Dunbar Cave for their annual Cooling at the Cave and Anniversary Celebration with music, games and refreshments at the cool cave entrance.
All ages are welcome and admission is free (donations encouraged, T-shirts and postcards available to purchase).
A crowd of people at Cooling at the Cave listening to the Cumberland Winds Jazz Band
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for June 17th through June 23rd
June 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Bats, History of Dunbar Cave, Welcome Summer Hike, Nature Detectives, Frog Talk and so much more!
