Page 12 - 2006 DT 12 Issues

FEBRUARY PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the creatures in a surprising setting and learn Stren. 6 mi.
number of participants. Program times about the history and future of the area. Sun. 5, “Big Sky Yoga” - Tune up your
Tvary. Meet at the Visitor Center unless Easy, 1/2 mi. mind, body and spirit with a certified yoga
otherwise specified. To make a reservation Sat. 4, “Afternoon Family Fun Hike” instructor surrounded by the peace and
please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 - Join our wildlife watch on the trail to Oak beauty of Red Rock Canyon.
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your Creek at the base of the sandstone bluff’s Mon. 6, “Chill and A Thrill” - Hike
cancellation is appreciated. Parents must magnificent Mt. Wilson (7,092 feet) with one of Red Rock’s best trails with Athena!
accompany children on all programs. Linda. Mod. 3 mi. (rocky, uneven terrain). Discover the secret niches of cliff communi-
Please note: the Conservation Area is Sun. 5, “Black Mountain” - Join Car- ties. Mod. 3 mi.
a Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation leton and Carol for a hike to the top of Black Wed. 8, “Lost Creek to Ice Box and
fees apply. Visit www.redrockcanyonlv.org Mountain for wonderful views of Lake Mead, Back” - Heart Healthy Series II with Janis.
for hike information. Las Vegas Valley, the Spring Mountains Mod. 2.5+ mi.
and surrounding areas. We’ll also dis- Thurs. 9 & 23, “Canyon Clean-up” -
FAMILY PROGRAMS cuss the volcanic history of the mountain. Help keep Red Rock clean and join us for a
Tuesdays all Month, “Cactus Jack” Stren. 6 mi. morning of fresh air and a cookie!. Easy.
(Ongoing at the VC, 10 a.m.- noon) Sun. 5, “Bighorn Country” - Desert Fri. 10, “Hike Leader’s Choice: Gate-
- Jack will give 15-20 minute programs bighorn sheep thrive in the rocky sandstone way” - Polka dots and candy striped canyon
on a wide variety of topics related to Red bluffs at Red Rock Canyon. Join Linda on walls will amaze you on this Hike Leaders
Rock Canyon. this wildlife watch on the La Madre Spring Choice. Mod. 6 mi.
Wed. 1, “Moenkopi Morning” - Start
your February with a “heart-healthy,” “low-
impact” hike with Janis on this scenic trail.
Easy, 2.5 mi.
Thurs. 2, “Arachnids” (On-going at
VC, 9 a.m. - noon) - Hollywood has created ©2005 Mark Rekshynskyj
several myths relating to arachnids. Discover
the truth. Find out which ones are harmful and
which ones are not. No sign-up required.
Fri. 3, “Hike Leader’s Choice: White
Rock Loop” - Join the Red Rock “Interp”
staff for a classic Red Rock hike—beauti-
ful landscape changes await on this 6-mi.
loop. Mod.
Sat. 4, “Rock Scrambling Calico Part I”
- Rock scrambling, zig-zag. Peppe will show
you tips on developing upper and lower body
strength. Stren. 4 hours. Turtlehead Peak
Sat. 4, “La Madre Mines” - Hike past Trail to learn about bighorn habits and signs. Sat. 11, “Dale’s Trail” - Join Pat for a
the dam area up the trail to Hermit’s cabin. Mod. 4 mi. hike on Dale’s trail from Pine Creek to Ice Box
Continue on to the old mine shafts on the Sun. 5, “Juniper Peak” - George says Canyon and then car pool back. Mod. 4 mi.
ridge above the cabin. Some minor rock this hike has a lot to offer. We’ll warm the Sat. 11, “Rock Scrambling Calico
scrambling. Mod.-Stren. 6 mi. body by hiking down Pine Creek at the Part II” - Peppe will continue showing

Sat. 4 & 11, “Corn Creek Spring Walk” homestead turning onto Fire Ecology Trail. tips on developing upper and lower body
– Corn Creek is a major bird watching area The fun begins at Juniper Canyon where strength. Stren. 4 hours.
and prime habitat for aquatic and land we’ll climb over, around and through boul- Sat. 11 & 25, “Morning Yoga” - Tune

plants and animals. Join us to observe the ders for 1/2 mi, then scramble to the peak. up your mind, body and spirit with a certified
Page 4 FORRC/February 2006