Beautiful Hiking in Clarksville. This is a great place to go hiking and see the beautiful land in Clarksville! A friend and I like to take our dogs hiking here! It is also a great place for a date or a picnic! You can relax and enjoy the ducks on the lake or go fishing! The cave is closed to the public but it is still fun to see where the cave is!…
Take a hike, splash in the lake and explore caves once inhabited by prehistoric people..
The Scene
Dunbar Cave's varied history revolves around entertainment. In the early 1900s, the area served as a mineral springs resort, complete with hotel and spa. By the 1930s and the
heyday of the big bands, swinging weekend dances had replaced the retreat. In 1948, country star Roy Acuff purchased the land. A pavilion where Acuff performed remains at the cave mouth. It wasn't until 1973 that the state acquired the land. Now, the outdoors provide the entertainment.
The Experience
Swan Lake dominates the park's landscape. Turtles emerge onto lakeside logs to heat themselves in the sun as it burns through an early morning fog. Canada geese and other waterfowl frequent the lake, as well as the grassy areas near the park office. Dunbar Cave itself contains 10 miles of passages adorned with beautiful mineral formations. Recently, archaeologists discovered that the cave once served as shelter for prehistoric native Americans. Now, it harbors rare species of cave-dwelling animals, such as the eyeless, albino cavefish.…
