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J U N E PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit Sat. 3, “Cathedral Rock/Little Falls” ley with Eric. It will be hot. Mod.
the number of participants. Program - Scramble and climb past a waterfall with Fri. 9, “Water World” (Ongoing at the
Ttimes vary. Meet at the Visitor Center Chris on an alternate route to the top. After- Visitor Center 9 a.m.-noon) - Explore the
unless otherwise specified. To make a res- wards, climb to Little Falls before returning. organisms living in the White Rock guzzler
ervation please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. Mod-Stren. 4 mi. at Carleton and Carol’s display in the Visitor
to 4:00 p.m. If unable to attend a program, Sat. 3 & Sun. 4, “Watercolor Class” Center. No sign-up required.
your cancellation is appreciated. Parents - Join local artists Shirley and Martha for a Sat. 10, “Full Moon Hike-Raintree
must accompany children on all programs. beginning watercolor course. No experi- (Spring Mtn. Range)” - See the twinkling
Please note: the Conservation Area is a ence required and all supplies provided. lights of Las Vegas far below with George
Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation Kids 12 & up welcome, too! on this great hike. Mod-Stren. 6 mi.
fees apply. Visit www.redrockcanyonlv.org Sun. 4, “Twilight Hike-Lake Mead” Sat. 10, “Reptile Walkabout” - Join
for hike information. - Walk along the railroad bed back toward Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion into
Boulder City with Carol and Carleton to see the world of reptiles. Mod. 2.5 mi.
KIDS PROGRAMS the sun go down and the moon come up. Sat. 10, “Springs Hike” - Join Bob
Thurs. 1 & 22, “Children’s Summer Mod. 2-4 mi. on this hike to several Red Rock Canyon
Series” - Join the Interpretive staff at Red Sun. 4, “Big Sky Yoga” - Tune up your springs to observe a variety of stream life,
Rock to learn about the plants and animals mind, body and spirit with a certified yoga birds and wildlife, as well as several historical
of the Mojave Desert from hand-on activities instructor surrounded by the peace and sites. Mod. 4 mi.
and stories. (Flower program) Ages K-2nd beauty of Red Rock Canyon.
grade, limited spaces. Sun. 4, “Old Bristlecone Pine Trail
(Spring Mountain Range)” - This 6-mile
FAMILY PROGRAMS roundtrip hike with George will take you
Tuesdays all month, “Cactus Jack” Courtesy of Norm Kresge
(Ongoing at the Visitor Center 10 a.m.- through beautiful bristlecone pine trees,
noon) – Jack will give 15-20 min. programs which are some of the oldest living things
on a wide variety of topics related to Red on earth. Mod.
Rock Canyon. No sign-up required. Tues. 6, “Mary Jane Falls” - Join
Fri. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, “Hike Leader’s Peppe and Janet for a hike to the beautiful
Choice—Mt. Charleston area” - We’re waterfall and a small cave with an elevation
never really sure where KNPR’s David gain of 900 feet. Mod. 3 mi.
Bert, host of “Along the Way,” will go on this Wed. 7, “Moenkopi Morning” - Start
hike. We just know everyone will be brought your day with Janis on a hike along the
back safely and with a big smile on their Moenkopi Trail and enjoy the scenic views
face. Mod-Stren. of Red Rock. Easy, 2.25 mi.
Sat. 3 & 17, “Corn Creek Spring Walk” Thurs. 8 & 29, “Canyon Clean-up” Bristlecone Pine
- Corn Creek is a major bird watching area - Help clean up Red Rock Canyon and take
and is prime habitat for aquatic and land in the fresh air. Guaranteed to make you feel
Sat. 10, “Best Hikes with Dogs-Big
plants and animals. Come observe all these good about volunteering! Easy. Falls at Mt. Charleston” - Join Kimberly
creatures and learn the history of the area. Thurs. 8, “Bristlecone Loop” - Climb and Paula as they explore Big Falls. Your dog
Easy, 1/2 mi. with Chris above the ski area in Lee Can- will rock scramble up a wash and play at the
Sat. 3, “Trails Day: Old Spanish yon on the gravel fire service road; return base of a large waterfall. Quite a bit of rock
Trail/Mormon Rd” - Walk back into early through the pine and aspen forest below scrambling with one steep hillside. Best for
Las Vegas history on a segment of the Old Mt. Charleston. Mod-Stren. 6 mi. dogs with trail experience. Mod. 3 mi.
Spanish Trail that crosses the southern part Fri. 9 & 23, “Basic Mountain Biking” Sun. 11, “Mary Jane Falls” - Enjoy the
of RRC. Easy-Mod. 2 mi. - Enjoy the bicycle trails in Cottonwood Val- cool breezes and waterfall with Carol and

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