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NOVEMBER PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the Canyon. No sign-up required. Sat. 4 & 18, “Blue Sky Yoga” - Tune
number of participants. Program times Wed. 1, Keystone Thrust plus” - Hike up your mind, body, and spirit with Cheryl, a
Tvary. Meet at the Visitor Center unless and explore Red Rock’s Keystone Thrust with certified yoga instructor, while enjoying the
otherwise specified. To make a reservation Athena. We’ll follow a gorgeous wash that will loop peace and serenity of Red Rock.
please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 us back to our starting place. Easy/Mod., 4 mi. Sun. 5, “Bridge Mountain” - Join George
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your can- Thurs. 2, “Chill & A Thrill” - Rock for this 7-mile round trip adventure that you’ll
cellation is appreciated. Parents must accom- scramble into Ice Box Canyon with Athena to never forget. In George’s opinion, this is the
pany children on all programs. Please note: watch the swallows and seek out the icicles. best scrambling hike in Red Rock. (4X4 SUV
the Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. Discover the diversity in plant and animal life and or truck needed.) Very strenuous.
All entry or recreation fees apply. Visit www. that’s created by the shelter of the canyon Sun. 5 & Sat. 11, “Corn Creek Spring
redrockcanyonlv.org for hike information. ecosystem. Mod., 3 mi. Walk” - Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds
Thurs. 2 & 30, “Canyon Clean-up” at this headquarters of the Desert National
KIDS PROGRAMS - Help keep Red Rock clean and beautiful by Wildlife Refuge. It’s a major bird watching area
gSun. 5, “Leave No Trace” (Ages joining the Canyon Clean-up Crew! and is prime habitat for aquatic and land plants
5-12) - For kids that are learning all about Fri. 3, “La Madre Spring” - Athena takes and animals. Join Bob on this morning walk to
hiking. Bring them out to Red Rock to learn you right through Red Rock’s mountain lion observe its wonders. Easy, ½ mi.
the “Leave No Trace” ethics from Jen with country past some historical building founda- Mon. 6, “This Hike Rocks!” - Visit Red
activities and games. Easy/Mod., 3 mi. tions to a beautiful vital spring all the way to Rock for a hike around White Rock Loop with
gSat. 11, “Jr. Ranger Program” the Hermit’s cabin. Mod./Stren., 5 mi. Jen for a morning of natural wonder in the
Fri. 3 & 24, “Red Rock Up Close” (On-
(Ages 5-12) – Hike the easy Lost Creek Trail going, 9:00 a.m.- noon) - Take a close look at Mojave Desert. Mod., 6 mi.
while learning about Red Rock Canyon and Sat. 11, “First Creek” - Explore one of
completing the Jr. Park Ranger booklet. Space the flora, fauna, or geology of Red Rock and Red Rock’s riparian areas with Pat Oleson.
is limited. Easy, 7/10 mi. the surrounding Mojave Desert with Carleton Hopefully, we’ll see some fall colors. Mod.,
gSun. 12, “ABC Animals” 3-4 mi.
Sat. 11, “Best Hikes with Dogs:
(Ages 3-7) - If your kids are wild about Valley of Fire-Natural Arch” - Look-
wildlife, then ABC Animals will be a ing for a fun hike for you AND YOUR
fun way to get them out on the trail in
search of the walking wonders of Red DOG? Join the authors of Best Hikes
with Dogs: Las Vegas and Beyond as
Rock Canyon. Easy, 2.5 mi. they explore the Natural Arch Trail at
gTues. 14 & Mon. 27, “Reading Valley of Fire. Mod., 3 mi.
Ranger” (Ongoing, Visitor Center: Sat. 11, “Astronomy” (6 -9:30
10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.) – Bring the p.m.) - This program is for everyone.
kids out to Red Rock for stories related The LV Astronomical Society will pres-
to our wildlife. No sign-up is required. ent a power point presentation and
gTues. 28, “Little Wigglers” share telescopes. No sign-up required.
(Ages 3-6) - Enjoy a fun, interactive Gates will close at 5:30 PM.
program with Jen about things that wiggle. and Carol in this exhibit at the Visitor Center. Sun. 12, “Turtlehead Peak” - This is not
Kids will see some of Red Rock’s bugs and No sign-up required. an easy hike, per George. At the summit, you’ll
critters up close, hear stories, learn cool facts Sat. 4th, “North Peak” - Take a 9-mile be treated to a view sweeping across the Red
and participate in a fun art project. Space is hike with Peppe to the apex of North Peak. Rock escarpment to the Las Vegas Valley.
limited. This is a challenge worth the effort. Stren. Stren., 4 mi./2,000 ft elevation gain.
FAMILY PROGRAMS Sat. 4th, “Watercolor Class” - Join lo- Mon. 13, “Blue Diamond Overlook”
Tuesdays all Month “Cactus Jack” cal artists Shirley and Martha for a beginning - Explore a ridge along Cottonwood Valley
(Ongoing, Visitor Center, 10 a.m.-noon) watercolor course. No experience required with Chris, where you will view the town of
- Jack will give 15-20-minute programs on and all supplies will be provided. Kids 12 & Blue Diamond and the southern part of the
a wide variety of topics related to Red Rock up welcome, too! Limited space. escarpment. Mod.,5 mi.

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