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M A Y PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the their face. Mod./Stren. Hiking boots required. Rock’s largest tinajas (catch basin). You may
number of participants. Program times Sat. 6, “Springs, Creatures & Historical see frogs, shrimp, and whirly gigs in this hidden
Tvary. Meet at the Visitor Center unless Things” - Hike with Bob to several springs and location. Easy/Mod.
otherwise specified. To make a reservation other recent historical sites used by settlers and Fri. 12, “Family Fun Full Moon Hike”
please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 ranchers for at least 100 years. Mod. 4 mi. - The desert never sleeps and a hike under
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your cancel- Sat. 6, “Daytime Astronomy” (Ongo- the full moon is a fun way to find out which
lation is appreciated. Parents must accompany ing at Visitor Center, 10 a.m.-to 4 p.m.) animals like the dark. Join Linda to look for
children on all programs. Please note: the - This program is for everyone young and bats, scorpions, etc. Mod. 3 mi.
Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. mature. LVAS will have telescopes to view Sat. 13, “Best Hikes with Dogs: Calico
All entry or recreation fees apply. Visit www. with solar filters to look at sun spots. This is a Tanks” - Bring Fido along and join Kimberly
redrockcanyonlv.org for hike information. great time to ask questions about astronomy. & Paula (and their dogs) as they explore the
No sign-up required. Calico Tanks Trail. Mod. 2.5 mi.
Tuesdays all month, “Cactus Jack” Sat. 6 & 13, “Blue Sky Yoga”
(Ongoing at the Visitor Center 10 a.m.-noon) - Tune up your mind, body, and spirit
– Jack will give 15-20 min. programs on a wide with a certified yoga instructor while
variety of topics related to Red Rock Canyon. enjoying the peace and serenity of Red
No sign-up required. Rock Canyon.
Mon.1, “Skull Rock & Back” Enjoy a Sun. 7, “Calico Hills from Cal- Courtesy Norm Kresge
short hike with Janis to Skull Rock and enjoy ico Basin” - Explore the Calico
the view from atop! Easy/Mod. 2 mi. Hills with George. You’ll pass the
Tues. 2, “Geology? It Rocks!” - Evi- Arch and look for the Rabbit Hole
dence of ancient coral seas lies underfoot on a 3-4-hour adventure with lots of
on the 3-mile Fossil Ridge trail. Join Linda scrambling. Mod/Stren. 3 mi.
to examine the curious history of the modern Sun. 7, “Twilight Railroad Trail” -
Mojave Desert. Mod. Join Carleton and Carol for an evening
Wed. 3 & Mon. 22; (Sat. 20,w/Athena) hike along the Railroad Trail at Lake
“Pine Creek” - Enjoy a hike with Janis to Pine Mead. We’ll discuss the role of the rail-
Creek where Ponderosa pines and flowing road in the construction of Hoover Dam
water will take your breath away. Mod. 3 mi. and enjoy the sunset. Mod. 2-4 mi.
Wed. 3, “Windy Peak” - Hike the Mon. 8, “SMYC & Back” - Up
limestone ridges from Mountain Springs Sum- and down we go, along the SMYC trail Railroad Tunnels Trail
mit to the back of the southern edge of the and back with Janis. Get ready to see
escarpment with Chris. Some scrambling on prickly pear cactus and more. Mod. 2 mi. Sun. 14, “Oak Creek Canyon” - Join
sandstone slabs. Mod/Stren. 5 mi. Tues. 9, “Sun, Sand, & Lizards” - The Carleton and Carol on a hike up the Oak Creek
Thurs. 4, “Ants, Wasps & Bees” (On- sun-warmed sands eroded from slickrock trail to the mouth of the canyon. We’ll go as
going 9 a.m.– noon) - Get better acquainted sandstones are the perfect nursery for many far into the canyon as we can get without rock
with the fascinating insects of the order Hyme- reptiles. Join Linda on this 2.5-mile wildlife scrambling and enjoy the flowers along the
noptera at Carleton and Carol’s display in the watch hike to the Calico Tank. Mod. way. Mod. 3 mi.
Visitor Center. No sign-up required. Wed. 10 & Mon. 29, “Moenkopi Morn- Sun. 14, “Mescalito Falls & Ridge”
Thurs. 4 & Sat. 27, “Ice Box Canyon” ing” - Start your day with Janis on a scenic - Boulder and scramble with George on this
– Scramble into this gorgeous canyon with hike around the Moenkopi loop, and enjoy your 6-mile adventure through North Fork of Pine
Athena as she discusses the flora and fauna morning at Red Rock. Easy/Mod. 2 mi. Creek to Mescalito Ridge. Then explore the
along the way. Watch the swallows and dis- Thurs. 11 & 25, “Canyon Clean-up” Falls up to Mescalito Ridge. Stren.
cover pools of water. Mod. 3 mi. - Help clean up Red Rock Canyon and take
Fri. 5, 12 & 19, “Hike Leader’s Choice” in the fresh air. Guaranteed to make you feel Mon. 15, “Oak Creek to Pine Creek
- We’re never really sure where David Bert will good about volunteering! Easy. & Back” - Cholla and juniper along this
go on this hike. We just know everyone will be Thurs. 11, “Calico Tanks” - Join Athena trail will make for a wonderful hike with
brought back safely and with a big smile on on a 2.5-mile hike that leads to one of Red Janis! Mod. 3 mi.

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