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MARCH PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the same old challenges to the top of Turtlehead. be treated to a great view of the Las Vegas
number of participants. Program times Strenuous, 5 mi. Valley. Mod/Stren. 7 mi.
Tvary. Meet at the Visitor Center unless Sat. 3, 10, 24 & 31, “Blue Sky Yoga” Wed. 7, “Pine Creek” - Hike with Janis
otherwise specified. To make a reservation - Tune up your mind, body and spirit with and enjoy the beauty of the canyon and the his-
please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 Cheryl, a certified yoga instructor, and enjoy tory of the old homestead. Easy/Mod. 2.9 mi.
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your the peace and serenity of Red Rock. Thurs. 8, “Calico Tank” - A Red Rock
cancellation is appreciated. Parents must Sun. 4, “Liberty Bell Arch” - Join Car- standard! Like an old friend, the warm reds
accompany children on all programs. Please leton and Carol for a hike in the Lake Mead and yellows of the Calico Hills will envelop
note: the Conservation Area is a Federal Fee NRA past a manganese mine and an arch. you in this sandstone canyon. A tinaja will
Area. All entry or recreation fees apply. Mod. 4.2 mi. reveal the desert’s secret knowledge of
Visit www.redrockcanyonlv.org for Sun. 4, “Exploring Calico Tanks water. Easy/Mod. 2.5 miles.
hike information. and Boy Scout
Overlook” - Start
KIDS PROGRAMS this adventure with
sSat. 10, “Little Wigglers” (Ages 3- George by boulder-
6) – Join Jen for a fun, interactive program ing up the chute to
about things that wiggle. the saddle of the
sSat. 24, “Facts About Max” (Ages 5- Calico Hills, where
10) - Come out to Red Rock for a fun program we’ll experience a
about the Desert Tortoise with Jen. Kids will spectacular view
learn about Nevada’s state reptile, enjoy a overlooking Red
story, complete a craft and visit the tortoise Rock Canyon.
habitat. Easy, Limited space. Strenuous, 3 mi.
Sun. 4, “Pueb-
FAMILY PROGRAMS lo Park” - Enjoy an
Tuesdays all Month, “Cactus Jack” early evening stroll
will give 15-20 min. programs on a wide with Chris through ©Victor Zhang, 2004-2006
variety of topics related to Red Rock Canyon. a working arroyo
Ongoing at the Visitor Center, 10 a.m.- noon. No during last light and catch a nearly full moon Thurs. 8 & 29, “Canyon Clean-up”
sign-up required. rising on the return. Easy, 3 mi. - Help keep Red Rock clean! Participate and
Thurs. 1, “Calico Special” - Hike within “Mondays at the Rock” - Every Monday know that you have helped in maintaining
these ancient sand dunes with Athena and this month enjoy Red Rock Canyon with Jen, your public lands.
discover the modern habitats they harbor. and start your week off on the right path! Fri. 9th, “First Creek” - Open desert
Easy/Mod. 3 mi.
Sat. 3, “Restoration Seeding Project” Mon. 5, - This week we’ll start off with leads to a beautiful canyon experience.
- Help restore some of our flora and vegeta- White Rock Loop. Mod. 6 mi. Along the way we’ll watch for signs that
tion by hand seeding some of the area from Mon 12, - We’ll visit La Madre Spring desert blooms are on their way. Easy, 3 mi.
last September’s burn (Scenic Loop fire). for spectacular views, waterfalls and an old Fri. 9 & 30, “Red Rock Up Close”
Registration is limited. All tools supplied. cabin. Mod. 5-6 mi. (Ongoing, Visitor Center, 9:00 a.m.- noon)
Sat. 3, “Lost Creek and Beyond” Mon. 19, - Today we’ll visit the Keystone - Take a close look at the flora, fauna, or ge-
- Take a look at Red Rock Canyon’s past. Thrust area. Easy/Mod. 4 mi. ology of Red Rock and the surrounding Mojave
Combining Willow Springs and Lost Creek, Mon 26, - Hike into Ice Box Canyon for Desert with Carleton and Carol in this exhibit.
we’ll talk about medicinal plants and see a some rock scrambling and possible water- No sign-up required.
rock shelter, petroglyphs and an agave falls. Mod. 2.6 mi. Sat. 10, “Snowshoe in Mt. Charles-
roasting pit. Easy, 3 mi. Tues. 6, “Wilson Tank” - Hike the ridge ton” - Looking for the snow! Mother Nature
Sat. 3, “New Approach to Turtlehead” past Badger Pass with Chris, then continue will determine the outcome of the annual
- Join Peppe for something new with the up Deadhorse Trail to the tank, where you’ll snowshoe adventure. Call for details.
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