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On the road, continued from p. 5 that birds head in the evening; they’re
probably heading for water. Dig in a Field Trip For
depression in the outside channel of Desk Volunteers
news item that leads off with “Search a dry stream bed. If there are caves
abandoned for lost hiker.” Not only around, listen for On Saturday, April
can you fall into some unseen shaft, dripping water. As a 15th, there will be a
these mines may contain toxic materi- last resort, you can fi eld trip to Death Val-
als, or even explosives. hack into a prickly ley. Meet at the Visitor
pear or barrel cactus Center at 8 AM. Sign up
8. HAT AND GLASSES: That and chew the pulp. by calling Jim Cribbs at
hat can save your life. It keeps killing
heat off your head under a burning sun, 10. ALONE WITH NATURE: It 515-5234.
retains heat in the cold . . . and it can sounds nice . . . and it is . . . but for
even look good. As for glasses, if you fun and safety it’s much better with
need them for reading, take a spare. a companion who also appreciates
Dark glasses? Of course. They look nature. If you’re out in the boonies Desert Trumpet
good, too. and suffer some painful and disabling
Editor
injury, there is someone to both help Barbara Wolin
9. DESPERATE FOR WATER you and seek help. If you become very
IN THE DESERT: It’s said that in ill and can’t go on, someone is there. Contributing Writers
the desert, all paths lead to water. As- And remember, that wonderful cell Louis C. Kleber
Jack Ryan
suming you have no implements to phone that has saved so many lives, Barbara Wolin
make a still, watch for the direction just may not function where you are. H. Dan Wray

Publishers
Norm Kresge
Barbara Wolin
News & Notes, continued from p. 3 For specific information on the

Key Grip
modifications, log on to www.sa- Norman Wolin
options that would alleviate some of veredrock.org.
the users’ concerns while keeping the The Desert Trumpet is published
highway open to truck traffic for the monthly by and for FORRC members. State-

time being. Campground News ments, opinions and points of view expressed
by writers are their own and do not necessar-
On March 3, 2006 the Nevada ily reflect those of FORRC. Please submit

Scenic Byways Coalition announced Do you know someone all articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th
of each month by calling 515-5350. If you
a number of short term plans to be who likes to RV camp? I am are interested in becoming part of the Desert
implemented by NDOT aimed primar- losing my current Hosts at the Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
ily at making cyclists safer on Rte. end of April and am looking for FORRC News @cox.net
159. NDOT District Engineer Mary a Camp Host couple to work FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)

Martini expects to have the modifica- the last month of our camping organization dedicated solely to the welfare
tions completed by summer. A speed season (May 1 – May 30). of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
study will be conducted at completion This is a good opportunity and funding for projects including envi-
of the work to reconsider the speed for anyone who has thought ronmental education, teacher workshops,
natural resource protection, cultural resource
limit. An NDOT news release is ex- about becoming a Camp Host, monitoring, hike programs and other ser-
pected shortly. but did not want to commit vices. Annual individual membership is

Longer term solutions include a long term for their first try $25.00 General meetings are held four times
a year; Board meetings are held on the sec-
study by the RTC to develop an alter- at it. You may reach me at ond Tuesday of each month at the Red Rock
native truck connector to the Beltway. (702) 515-5371 or by email Canyon Visitor Center, unless otherwise
posted. Messages may be left at 255-8743.
Further proposals to increase safety for at Barbara_Jorgensen@blm. Visit our website at www.friendsofredrock-
other user groups, including burros and gov.—Barb Jorgensen canyon.org
horses, are also under study.

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