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JULY PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the where we’ll have a snack before heading back. hike to the beautiful vistas of Cathedral Rock
number of participants. Program times Mod; 4 mi. with Athena. Easy/Mod.
Tvary. Meet at the Visitor Center unless “Mondays on the Mount” Sat. 7 & 21, “Corn Creek Spring Walk”
otherwise specified. To make a reservation Mon. 2, Celebrate Independence Day with - Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds at this
please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 Jen a couple of days early with fireworks in wild headquarters of the Desert National Wildlife
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your cancel- flowers at Trail Canyon. Mod/Stren; 1500-ft Refuge. It is a major bird watching area and
lation is appreciated. Parents must accompany elev gain; 4 mi. prime a habitat for aquatic and land plants
children on all programs. Please note: the Mon. 23, Another Monday with Jen! It’s and animals. Join Bob during the morning
Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. All a whole other world up there for us to explore to observe all these creatures in a surprising
entry or recreation fees apply. at Mary Jane Falls. Mod/Stren; 1040-ft elev. setting and learn about the history and future
gain; 3 mi. of the area. Easy, ½ mi.
KIDS PROGRAMS Mon. 30, On the last Monday this month, Sat. 7, “Calico Walk” – A morning spent
l Tues. 10, “Future Naturalists #2” (Ages we’ll venture up South Loop once again for in Calico Basin with Jen is a great way to
2-5) - Now that the kids are out of school, a crash course in Mt. Charleston wildlife. escape the city streets and explore the great
bring them to Red Rock for some fun in the Mod/Stren; 4 mi. outdoors! All ages are welcome on this easy
sun, exploration and a naturally exciting Tues. 3, “Fletcher Canyon/Stanley hike around the Calicos. 1-2 mi.
morning, a great way to introduce your kids B. Loop” – Expect a lot of fun and exercise Sat. 7, 14 & 28, “Blue Sky Yoga” - Tune
to the environment around Las Vegas. Easy, with Peppe on this up your mind, body and spirit with Cheryl, a
Limited space. 4-mile loop through certified yoga instruc-
l Sat. 21, “Painting the Rocks Red” brushy/rocky terrain tor, while enjoying the
(Ages 2-7) – A great way to review Red Rock in these canyons. peace and serenity of
in miniature and get a crash course in animals, Stren. Red Rock.
plant life and geology for the little ones! We will Wed. 4, Tues. Sat. 7, “Astron-
all go on a short hike around Red Springs and kids 10, 17 & 31, - “Tort omy at Red Rock”
will get messy with a craft! Limited space. Talks” (Visitor (Ongoing, 8 – 11 p.m.)
l Sat. 28, “Red Rock Movie Night” (8 – 11 Center, Ongoing, – The Las Vegas Valley
p.m.) – Come and spend “Parents’ Day” with 9 – 10:30 a.m.) Astronomical Society
the kids watching the movie, “HOOT,” on the – Learn some inter- will present a special
back patio of the Red Rock Visitor Center. Gate esting facts about Power Point presenta-
will close at 8:30 p.m. Sign-up early. Nevada’s state rep- tion and have member
l Tues. 31, “Junior Hikers’ Club #2” tile, the Desert telescopes to view ob-
(Ages 7-12) - Now that the kids are out of Tortoise. No sign- jects in our night sky. No
school, bring them to Red Rock for a fun and up required. sign-up required. Gate
easy hike. We’ll be learning “Leave No Trace” Thurs. 5, “Red will close at 8:30 p.m.
ethics, while enjoying wildlife and nature. Rock Up Close” Sun. 8 & 22,
Limited space. (Visitor Center, On- “Mountain Bike Mad-
going, 9 – Noon) ness” (Ages 10+) - No
FAMILY PROGRAMS – Take a close look at the flora, fauna or geol- experience is necessary for this introductory
Sun. 1, “Fletcher Peak” – This awesome ogy of Red Rock and the surrounding Mojave mountain bike ride starting from the North Cotton-
hike with George will take you through a spec- Desert in this exhibit with Carleton and Carol. wood parking lot. The 6-miler will be a great way
tacular grove of bristlecone pines for one of the No sign-up required. to start new to the sport or dust off an old frame.
Fri. 6, “Bristlecone Loop” – Join Chris
best views of Kyle Canyon. Mod./Stren., 6.5 mi. and experience the pine and aspen forest in Beginner/intermediate. Helmets required.
Sun 1, “Fletcher Canyon” – Hike through upper Lee Canyon on this 6.5-mile hike with Sun. 8, “Bristlecone/Bonanza Trail” – Join
open stands of ponderosa pines, manzanita 800 ft of elevation gain for views of Mt. Charles- Carleton and Carol for this hike through ponderosa
and mountain mahogany with Carleton and ton, Mummy and South Sister. Mod. pines up to bristlecone pines. We’ll hike to the ridge
Carol. We’ll follow the spring watching for the Sat. 7, “Cathedral Rock” – Check out and then hike a way on the Bonanza Trail before
abundant plant life and stop at Barrier Rock, the cool mountain on this introductory 3-mile going back to the parking lot. Mod; 6 mi.
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