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AUGUST PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit age limit 15. Stren. Calico 1 to Moenkopi Ridge. We’ll take a
the number of participants. Program Thurs. 3, & Sat. 19, “Red Rock Up break to watch the sunset and then head
Ttimes vary. Meet at the Visitor Center Close” (Ongoing, Visitor Center, 9 a.m. back. Mod; 3 mi.
unless otherwise specified. To make a res- – noon) - Take a close look at the flora, Wed. 9, “Lost Creek” - Short and
ervation please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. fauna, or geology of Red Rock and sur- sweet! 7/10 mi around Lost Creek . . . just
to 4:00 p.m. If unable to attend a program, rounding area with Carleton and Carol in this enough hiking with Janis for a hot August
your cancellation is appreciated. Parents on-going exhibit. No sign-up required. day! Easy.
must accompany children on all programs. Fri. 4, “Hike Leader’s Choice” - Join Thurs. 10 & 31, “Canyon Clean-up”
Please note: the Conservation Area is a us for a cooler mountain trek! Hike to - Help clean up Red Rock Canyon and take
Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation fees beautiful Cathedral Rock and enjoy a spec- in the fresh air. Guaranteed to make you feel
apply. Visit www.redrockcanyonlv.org for tacular view and a break from the scorching good about volunteering! Easy.
hike information. heat. Mod; 3mi. Fri. 11, “Hike Leader’s Choice” - Hike
Sat. 5, “Best Hikes with Dogs” - Join Fletcher Canyon and explore a small slot
KIDS PROGRAMS Kimberly and Paula as they explore Mary canyon. We will watch for wildlife and check
Children’s Summer Series - Join the Jane Falls. Your dog will love spending time out a variety of mountain plants. This is an
Interpretive staff at Red Rock to learn about at Mount Charleston and hiking to a waterfall. excellent first time hike on Mt. Charleston.
the plants and animals of the Mojave Desert Mod; 3 mi, 900 ft elevation gain. Minimum Easy/mod; 3-4 mi.
from hands-on activities and stories. Ages age limit 12. Limit of 2 dogs per person. Sat. 12, “Birding with the Ranger” –
K-2nd grade, limited spaces. Come with Ranger Jim on a fascinating
jThurs. 17, “Birds of Prey” excursion into the world of bird watching.
jThurs. 24, “Arachnids” Join us as we brave the ornithological
primeval world of nature, and observe
FAMILY PROGRAMS the real life of birds. Mod.
Tuesdays all month, “Cactus Jack” Sat. 12, “Fire Fest 2006” (9:00
(Ongoing at the Visitor Center 10 a.m.- a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Mt. Charleston Hotel
noon) – Jack will give 15-20 min. programs parking lot) - Enjoy the mountain air
on a wide variety of topics related to Red while supporting the Mt. Charleston fire
Rock Canyon. No sign-up required. departments. There will be interpretive
Tues. 1 & Mon. 14, “Tort Talks” (On- displays as well as friendly competition
going, Visitor Center, 9-10 A.M.) - Learn Sat. 5 & 19, “Blue Sky Yoga” - Tune among the firefighters.
about the well-adapted life history of Go- up your mind, body, and spirit with Cheryl, a Sun. 13, “Big Sky Yoga” - Tune up your
pherus agassizii. No sign-up required. certified yoga instructor, while enjoying the mind, body and spirit with Melanie, a certified
Wed. 2, “Moenkopi Morning” - Start peace and serenity of Red Rock. yoga instructor, surrounded by the peace and
your day with a walk with Janis along the Sat. 5, “Festival in the Pines” (10 a.m. beauty of Red Rock Canyon.
scenic Moenkopi. Watch for wildlife and see – 4 p.m.) - Enjoy a day of cool mountain Sun. 13, “Raintree” - Join George for a
the re-growth of the vegetation destroyed by breezes and fresh air in support of the Spring hike up North Loop to the Rain Tree, a 3,000-
fire one year ago. Easy/ Mod; 2 mi. Mountain Volunteer Assn. at the Lee Canyon year-old bristlecone pine tree, and then back
Thurs. 3, (w/Chris) & Sun. 27, ski area. There will be interpretive displays, down Trail Canyon. Car shuttling will be
(w/George) – “Griffith Peak” - Hike the arts and crafts. required on this 6-mi adventure. Mod.
alternate route to the 3rd tallest peak in Sun. 6, “Up Fletcher & Down Trail Sun. 13, “South Loop” - Join Carleton
the Spring Mountains via Harris Spring Canyon” - Join George for this 6-mi adven- and Carol for a hike up the South Loop trail
Road at an elevation of 11,056 ft. There are ture. Some bouldering will be required in to the first major overlook. We’ll pass through
great views of Lovell and Kyle Canyons. addition to car shuttling. Mod/Stren. an avalanche area from the winter of 2005
From the top, you can see 4 states; 10 mi Sun. 6, “Twilight Hike” - Join Carleton and see a rock covered with fossils. Stren;
round trip; 2,656 ft elevation gain. Minimum and Carol for a hike from the fee booth past 4 mi, 1,400 ft elevation gain.

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