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OCTOBER PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the out to build critters of their own. Enjoy the cool fall temperatures. Watch for and
number of participants. Program times cTues. 31, “Skull Rock Scramble” learn about big horn and wild burros along the
Tvary. Meet at the Visitor Center unless – There’s no better way to spend Halloween way. Easy/Mod., 3 mi.
otherwise specified. To make a reservation morning in Red Rock than Skull Rock with Jen. Thurs. 5, “Lost Creek & Willow Loop”
please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 Open to kids of all ages; includes activities at - Check out the seasonal waterfall and
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your cancel- the Pine Creek homestead. Easy/Mod., 3 mi. petroglyphs with Athena along this beautiful
lation is appreciated. Parents must accompany trail—a must do! Easy/Mod., 3 mi.
children on all programs. Please note: the FAMILY PROGRAMS Thurs. 5, “Pine Creek” - Hike over to Pine
Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. Tuesdays all Month, “Cactus Jack” Creek with Janis and watch the ash trees bring
All entry or recreation fees apply. Visit www. (Ongoing at the VC, 10 a.m.-noon) - Jack will in the fall colors. Easy/Mod., 3 mi.
redrockcanyonlv.org for hike information. give 15-20min. programs on a wide variety of Fri. 6, “Ice Box” - Hike with Athena into
topics related to Red Rock Canyon. No sign- Ice Box Canyon and discover its cool magic.
KIDS PROGRAMS up required. Mod., 3 mi with scrambling.
cSun. 8, “Coyote Kids” (Ages 5-12) - Sat. 7 & 21, “Corn Creek Spring Walk”
Bring your kids out to Red Rock Canyon for a short – Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds at this
interpretive hike along the Red Spring boardwalk, headquarters of the Desert National Wildlife
and participate in activities such as games and a Refuge. It’s a major birdwatching area and is
craft. Space is limited. Easy, 1/2 mi. prime habitat for aquatic and land plants and
cSat. 14, “Canyon Kids” ( Ages 5-12) animals. Join Bob on this morning walk to
- Take a short hike with Jen and explore some observe its wonders. Easy, ½ mi.
Sat. 7, “Full Moon Bike Ride” - Join Jen
of the marks that the Southern Paiutes left and Eric for this bike ride that will take you
behind. Kids will get a chance to make their
own art piece. Space is limited. Easy, 1 mi. through the burned area of the recent Scenic
Loop fire. Easy/Mod.
cSun. 15, “Little Wigglers” (Ages 3-6) Sat. 7, 14 & 21, “Blue Sky Yoga” - Tune
- Enjoy a fun, interactive program with Jen up your mind, body, and spirit with Cheryl, a
about things that wiggle. Kids will see some certified yoga instructor, while enjoying the
of Red Rock’s bugs and critters up close, hear peace and serenity of Red Rock.
stories, learn cool facts, and participate in a fun Sun. 8, “Red Cap Loop” - Join George
art project. Space is limited. on a 3-mile hike from Sandstone Quarry, up
cTues. 17, “Nature Rocks” (9 a.m. a wash to a peak overlooking Calico Tank
– noon) – Bring your kids for a morning of Sun. 1, “Robber’s Roost & CCC Road and Calico Basin. Then go over to Red Cap
modern rock art. Kids will have the opportunity Project” - According to legend, this small and descend a wash back to the parking
to create their own miniature Calico Hill. No canyon was used to hide contraband and even lot. Strenuous.
sign-up required. stolen animals. Join Carleton and Carol to Sun. 8, “Big Sky Yoga” - Tune up your
cSat. 21, “Jr. Ranger Program” (Ages explore the area. Afterwards, we’ll hike along mind, body, and spirit with Melanie, a certified
5-12) – Hike the Lost Creek Trail while learn- the old CCC road that joined Kyle and Lee yoga instructor, surrounded by the peace and
ing about Red Rock Canyon and completing Canyons. Mod., 3.1 mi. beauty of Red Rock Canyon.
the Jr. Park Ranger booklet. Space is limited. Mon. 2 & 16, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing at Tues. 10, “Ladies Loop” - Women are
Easy, 7/10 mi. the VC, 9-10a.m.) - A program about the well- invited to join Jen for a peaceful hike in honor
cSun. 22, “Facts about Max” (Ages adapted life history of Gopherus agassizii. No of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Easy/
5-12) - Come for a fun program about the sign-up required. Mod., 3 mi.
desert tortoise. Learn about the state reptile, Wed. 4, “Bristlecone / Bonanza” - Join Wed. 11, “Fletcher Peak” (Minimum
enjoy a story, complete a craft, visit the tortoise Chris on a hike through the pine and aspen age: 16) - Climb through the fantastic cliffs
habitat and possibly meet Mojave Max. Space forests above the ski resort in Lee Canyon for of Hummingbird Gulch to the peak and return
is limited. great views of Mummy, the Sisters, and other via North Loop trail. We’ll spot vehicles at both
cMon. 23, “Creepy Crawly Crafts” – It’s peaks. Mod-Stren., 6 mi. ends of the hike. Very strenuous, 7 mi.
that time of year for creepy crawlies, slinky spi- Wed. 4, “Desert Delight” - Hike the Ar- Thurs. 12, “Canyon Cleanup” - Help
ders and scary scorpions! Bring your children night and Knoll trails combined, with Athena. keep Red Rock clean and beautiful by joining

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