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NOVEMBER PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the vide your own bike. Beginner/intermediate. animal and scenic highlights and fun to do things
number of participants. Program times Sun. 4, “Red Rock Canyon Wash” at Red Rock, with Bob. No sign-up required.
Tvary. Please call 702-515-5367 between - Starting at Red Rock Wash Overlook, hike Sun. 25, “Anniversary Mine at Lake
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for times and reser- with Aaron in the area’s biggest wash, take a Mead” - Join Carleton and Carol for this hike
vations. If unable to attend a program, your detour through Lost Creek and end with lunch at to remnants of the mining operations and
cancellation is appreciated. Parents must the Willow Springs picnic area. Easy/Mod. 4 mi. learn the history of those who owned them.
accompany children on all programs. Please “Mondays at the Rock:” Mod; 6 mi.
note: the Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Mon. 5, We’ll go on a little fossil hunt Tues. 27, “Nature Journaling for Every-
Area. All entry or recreation fees apply. around Fossil Ridge, but don’t worry! You one!” - Ever wanted to try nature journaling
don’t have to be an expert archaeologist to but did not know where to begin? Today,
Hikes/Programs Offered by RRCIA Staff find these ancient deposits! Mod. 3-4 mi. all of your problems are solved. All sup-
KIDS PROGRAMS Mon. 26, Start the week off at the Rock plies are included, and the pressure is off. Just

s Sat. 3, “Jr. Naturalists” (Ages 2-6) - with Jen! This nice little hike around SMYC bring yourself and a love for nature. We’ll take a
All right kids! Put your hiking shoes on and loop will be a great way to get back to hiking short hike through Pine Creek to get us started.
get ready for exploration at the Children’s after a holiday weekend. Mod; 3 mi. No experience necessary. 3.5 mi; Easy.
Discovery Trail. This trail is just for you and Sat. 10, “Fossil Ridge”
we’re bound to see some really amazing life. - This hike with Bob features
Limited space; Less than 1 mi; Easy some climbing, great views of
s Sat. 17, “Jr. Hikers Club” (Ages 7-12) Red Rock and a look back into
- Did you know that Red Rock is full of plants history when the oldest rock for-
and animals? Of course! But did you know it’s mations and their fossils were
also full of history? These rocks have a story being formed beneath shallow
to tell and they want you to listen. So, throw on seas at the equator! Easy/
some good walking shoes and visit Sandstone Mod; 3 mi.
Quarry, where we’ll journey through time to learn Sun. 18, “Fossil Ridge”
about the long life of Red Rock. Limited space. – Join Carleton and Carol on
Less than 2 mi; Easy. this hike where we’ll look for fos-
sils on the ridge after circling
FAMILY PROGRAMS around the Shinarump Con- Ammonite
Sat. 3 & 17, “Corn Creek Spring Walk”
- Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds at this glomerate formations. Mod; 3-4 Thurs. 29, “Moapa Clean-up” - Join US
headquarters of the Desert National Wildlife mi. Fish & Wildlife Service and our staff at the Moa-
Refuge. It is a major bird watching area and is Sun. 18, “Rocky Gap Wash” - Travel up pa Wildlife Refuge. We will be picking up trash,
prime habitat for aquatic and land plants and Rocky Gap wash with Aaron, then scramble pulling tamarisk and palms, and trimming vegeta-
animals. Join Bob during the morning to ob- up to a steep, exposed overlook to an amazing tion. Space is limited, so RSVP early.
serve all these creatures in a surprising set- 360-degree view before returning along Rocky
ting. 1/2 mi; Easy. Gap Road. Moderate with strenuous rock climb- Hikes/Programs Offered by
Sat. 3, 10 & 17 – “Blue Sky Yoga” - Tune ing; 3-4 mi. BLM Rangers/Volunteers:
up your mind, body and spirit with Cheryl, a Fri. 23 & 30, “Red Rock Up Close” (On- Sat. 3, “Explore Calico Hills - #1 of 3”
certified yoga instructor, while enjoying the going, 9 - 11:30 a.m.) - Take a close look at - Join Peppe in this series of exploring the
peace and serenity of Red Rock. the flora, fauna or geology of Red Rock and Calico Hills from the inside out, from bottom
Sun. 4 & 18, “Mountain Bike Madness” the surrounding Mojave Desert with Carleton to top and all around. There will be a lot of
(Ages 10+) - No experience is necessary for and Carol during this presentation at the Visi- rock scrambling during these adventures.
this introductory mountain bike ride with Jen tor Center. No sign-up required. Mod./Stren. 4 mi.
and John starting from the North Cottonwood Fri. 23 & Sat. 24, “PowerPoint: Fea- Sat. 3, “Fall at First Creek” - As you
parking lot. The 6-miler will be a great way to tures & Fun” (10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - hike along First Creek with Pat, you will be
start new to the sport or dust off an old frame. 12:30 p.m.) - Start your hiking day off with a looking for signs of water and the beautiful
Limited space. Helmets are required, must pro- PowerPoint overview of a number of the plant, colors of fall. Easy/Mod; 3 mi.
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