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Mojave desert on display, along with micro- passage often involved plants and influential years gone by. Join us for a literally cool
photographs of their associated pollens. properties. adventure. Stren. (10-mi hike/shared high
Fri. 17, “Hike Leader’s Choice: Thurs. 23, “Butterfiles and Moths” clearance vehicle ride).
Bristlecone Loop” – Join the Interpretive (Ongoing at the Visitor Center 9 a.m.
staff for a Mt. Charleston trek. With only – noon) – Carleton and Carol will look at
600 feet of elevation gain, this trail offers the beautiful order Lepidoptera, insects with
an easygoing mountain ecosystem delight. scale-covered wings. We’ll have several Answers to Quiz
Mod. 5 mi. specimens on display and set-up a micro-
Sat. 18, “White Rock Peak” – Join scope to examine the scales up close. was, “You must be joking.”
Peppe on this strenuous hike that will pre- Thurs. 23, “Sandstone Bluffs” – Visit would take you. The kindest reply
pare you to become an expert hiker. There the Spring Mountain Ranch overlook with asked seven other states if they
will be rock scrambling. Stren. 5+ mi. Chris on the way to a sandstone bluff 4 or under . . . The Desert Trumpet
Sat. 18, “Whole Lotta Shakin’”- Las wonderland. Great views include Bonnie sign. So the best you could do was
Vegas is so popular, even the rocks moved Springs at the front edge of the escarpment. famous “Welcome to Las Vegas”
here from somewhere else. Join Linda for Mod- Stren. 6 mi. correct, your photo will replace the
a 3-hour, midday search for evidence and Fri. 24, “Hike Leader’s Choice: Arrow renamed after you. If you got 5 to 8
answers. Mod. 2 mi. Canyon” – Join the Interpretive staff for a 9 to 12 right, Carson City will be
Sat. 18, “Telescope Viewing” – This new trek through a slot canyon in the Arrow WHERE YOU STAND: With
program is for everyone young and mature. Canyon Wilderness Area. This moderate
LVAS will present a slide presentation and hike offers incredible geology, fossils, hints 12 – Montana is larger.
share telescopes. Gate will close at 7:30 of ancient cultures, and the thrill of hiking SWERS: 4 – Walker Lake has water.
p.m. after which there is no admittance. No through a deep narrow canyon. 4-6 mi. ABOUT THOSE FALSE AN- 
sign-up required. Sat. 25, “SMYC” – Enjoy the beautiful
Sun. 19, “A Hill and a Fault” – Join trail along the escarpment with Pat over to 8-T, 9-B, 10-C, 11-A, 12-F
Carleton and Carol for a hike to the top of Icebox and back. Mod. 3 mi. 1-C, 2-B, 3-C, 4-F, 5-B, 6-A, 7-T,
Cactus Hill and then on to the Keystone Sun 26, “More Chill and Less Thrill”
thrust fault. Mod. 2 mi. – Join Carleton and Carol for a hike to the lower
Sun. 19, “Sun Power” – Investigate the pool only at Icebox Canyon. Mod, 3 mi. Natural Resources
magic of sunlight with Linda on this 3-mile Sun 26, “Turtlehead Peak” – This is Trail Work Day
hike that will examine how desert plants not an easy hike, according to George. At the
make food, sunscreen and their own weather summit, you’ll be treated to a view sweeping The Natural Resources
every day (SYMC loop). Mod. across the Red Rock Escarpment to the Las Committee has scheduled a trail
Sun. 19, “Mescalito Falls and More” Vegas Valley, with the La Madre Mountains maintenance workday on Saturday,
– Join George for bouldering and scrambling rising majestically over you. Stren. 4 mi. March 11, 2006 at Pine Creek.
on this adventure through the South Fork of Sun 26, “Family Fun Hike: Calico time TBA. The work crew will be
Pine Creek. Explore the ridge to Mescalito Afternoon” – Explore the colorful Calico limited to 15 volunteers. Lunch will
Peak. Stren. 5 mi. Hills on a 2-mile downhill hike with Linda be provided.
Wed. 22, “Lost Creek and Beyond” along the Sandstone-Calico trail. Rockin’ For more information about
– Let’s explore the beautiful Lost Creek area good fun. Mod. this event, please contact Mark
with Janis and see our wonderful wildflowers Sun 26, “Big Sky Yoga” - Tune up Beauchamp at rockdude3@juno.com
here at Red Rock! Easy-mod. 2.5 mi. your mind, body and spirit with a certified or Blaine Benedict at 515-5366 or at
“Flower Power” – Three hikes of dis- yoga instructor. BBenedictLV@al.com.
covery with Athena. Easy-Mod. 3 mi. Wed. 29, “Red Rock Summit” – Hike
Thurs. 23, The power to enchant, their up Rocky Gap Road with Chris for great
pleasing looks are not just for show. Let’s dis- mountain views on either side. Check out
cover the evolution behind the presentation. snow levels in higher elevations behind the Red Rock Camping?
Mon. 27, The power to heal, key to escarpment. 2,000-ft. climb, Stren. 10 mi.
native survival. We’ll discuss collection Fri. 31, “Hidden Forest/Deadman’s
and preparation methods of medicinal Canyon” – We’ve said it before and we’ll Before you plan to camp in
desert plants. say it again; this is a fantastic Sheep Moun- March or April, call Barb Jorgensen
Wed. 29, The power to inspire, cer- tain Range hike! Just when you think you’ll at 702/515-5371 to reserve a space.
emonial celebrations in communion with never get there, the forest opens and the Renovations will be in progress.
mother earth. Spiritual quest and rites of clearing reveals an old logging cabin from

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