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ers for an ongoing program discussing Red present a special power point presentation
Rock Canyon’s natural and cultural history. and have member telescopes to view objects Desert Trumpet
Learn about places to see and things to do. in our night sky. No sign-up required. Gate will
No sign-up required. close at 8:00 p.m. Editor
Fri. 15, “Harris Peak” – Scramble up a Sun. 24, “Mack’s Peak” – If you are Barbara Wolin
steep ridge with Chris along Rainbow Canyon scared of heights, Mack’s Peak is not rec- Contributing Writers
to Harris Saddle and on to the peak. Partial ommended for you. You’ll never forget this Louis C. Kleber
route off-trail. Stren., 1800-ft elev. gain; 5 mi. adventure with George. Stren., 1200-ft. eleva- Jack Ryan
Fri. 15, “Calico Tank Surprise” – Okay, tion gain; 5 mi. H. Dan Wray
morning people, here’s your chance to rise and Sun. 24, “Southern Springs” – Join Bob Barbara Wolin
shine. While watching night turn to day, hike as you hike to three permanent springs that are
with Aaron to Calico Tank to watch the sun prime aquatic, bird and wildlife viewing areas in Publishers
rise over Las Vegas and Red Rock Canyon. the southern Red Rock Canyon Conservation Norm Kresge
Mod. 3 mi. Area. Easy, 2.5 mi. Barbara Wolin
Sat. 16, “Mummy’s Nose” – This is a Sun. 24, “Twilight Hike” – Join Carleton Administrative Assistant
great hike to remember. Peppe is going to and Carol for a hike along the trail that goes Phyllis Lisi
make it your best day to remember, too. Stren., from the fee booth towards the Lost Creek
Gaffer
approx. 6 hrs., 7 mi. area. We’ll hike out until sunset, have a Norman Wolin
Sat. 16, “White Rock Loop” – It’s not that snack, then return to our cars a little after dark.
hot! Leave early and still enjoy this 6-mile Red Mod., 2-4 mi. The Desert Trumpet is published month-
Rock Canyon hike with Athena. Mod. Wed. 27, “Book Club Discussion” ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
Sun. 17, “Trail Canyon at Mt. Charles- – Read the book, Mouse’s Tank, the Legend opinions and points of view expressed by
ton” – Get out of the heat and enjoy the cool Retold, written by Mike Donahue. We’ll then writers are their own and do not necessarily
with Carol and Carleton as they hike through discuss the book at beautiful Red Spring picnic reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of
Ponderosa and Bristlecone pines, gaining 1600 area. Receive a discount on your purchase of each month by calling 515-5350. If you are
ft in elevation as they go. Stren., 4.5 mi. the book at our gift shop. Limited Space. Call interested in becoming part of the Desert
Tues. 19, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing 9-10:30 Janis for Information. Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
a.m.) – Learn some interesting facts about Thurs. 28, “Canyon Clean-up” - Help forrcnews@cox.net
Nevada’s state reptile, the Desert Tortoise, keep Red Rock clean by participating in our FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
at the Visitor Center and Tortoise Habitat. No clean-up program. It’s fun and easy, and you’ll organization dedicated solely to the welfare
sign-up required. make new friends. of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
Thurs. 21, “Moenkopi Morning” – Start Fri. 29, “Mummy’s Toe” – Hike past and funding for projects including envi-
off your day with a short hike around the Mummy Spring with Chris, then scramble up to ronmental education, teacher workshops,
Moenkopi Trail with Janis. Views of Red Rock the peak on a steep route with scree and other natural resource protection, cultural resource
and the Spring Mountain Range are here for obstacles. Very strenuous. Total elev. gain of monitoring, hike programs and other services.
Annual individual membership is $25.00.
all to enjoy. Easy, 2 ¼ mi. 2300 ft and distance of 9 mi. General meetings are held four times a
Fri. 22, “Griffith Peak” – Climb the Sat. 30, “Keystone Thrust” – Hike to year; Board meetings are held on the second
traditional south loop trail to the peak from the the Keystone Thrust and beyond with Aaron Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center
Cathedral Rock area with Chris. Elev. gain of as you follow a wash and climb a nearby ridge unless otherwise posted. Messages may
be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.
3400 ft over total distance of 10 miles out and to watch the Red Rock sunset (8:02 p.m.) friendsofredrockcanyon.org
back. Stren. Mod., 3-4 mi.
Sat. 23, “Best Hikes with Dogs – Mary
Jane Falls” – Looking for a fun hike for you and ANSWERS TO QUIZ:
your dog? Bring Fido along and join the authors
of the Best Hikes with Dogs: Las Vegas and the committee has decided that you will remain “unfound.”
Beyond as they hike Mary Jane Falls. This is mittee for the study of lost relics in the Humboldt National Forest. If you are ever found,
a great hike up a series of switchbacks to two from Pahrump to Pioche. Four and under . . . your name has been given to a special com-
seasonal waterfalls. Moderately Stren., 3 mi. Smith, you just took his place. Five to seven means you rest your horse and be welcome
Sat. 23, “Ice Box” – Cool off in Ice HOW YOU STAND: If you got eight or more right, forget Steve McQueen in Nevada
Box Canyon with Athena. This hike follows
a wash and includes some rock scrambling. the place. tablishing the Nevada Territory, in 1861. No. 10 – It’s Rte. 50. No. 12 – Water all over
Easy/Mod., 3 mi. About those “False” answers: No. 5 – President James Buchanan signed the bill, es-
Sat. 23, “Astronomy at Red Rock”
(Ongoing, 7 – 11 p.m., Visitor Center) – The 12 – F.
Las Vegas Valley Astronomical Society will 1 – T, 2 – (b), 3 – (c), 4 – (c), 5 – F, 6 – T, 7 – (a), 8 – T, 9 – (d), 10 – F, 11 – (b),

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