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Mon. 13, Calico Tank Trek:  Enjoy a   Wed. 22, “Pine Creek ‘n’ Pumpkin
        leisurely hike to Calico Tanks with Jen and  Pie” - Join Janis on this scenic hike through   Desert Trumpet
        get a look at this large, natural pool at Red  Pine Creek and get a sense of the changing
        Rock Canyon. Mod., 2.5 mi            season where we’ll enjoy a special snack!          Editor
            Wed. 15, Calico Loop:  Start out at the  Mod., 3 mi                               Barbara Wolin
        Moenkopi Trail Head with Athena and follow   Wed. 22, “Las Vegas Overlook” - Hike      Contributing Writers
        the “Calico Loop” back to the Visitor Center.  the ridges on Blue Diamond Hill with Chris to       Louis C. Kleber
        Easy, 2-3 mi.                        an overlook viewing all of Las Vegas toward        Jack Ryan
            Thurs. 16, “Gateway” - The Gateway lies  Lake Mead. Mod/Stren.,6.5 mi             H. Dan Wray
        somewhere between Sandstone Quarry and  -------Thurs. 23, Visitor Center closed------  Barbara Wolin
        the Calico Basin. You will see candy striped   Sat. 25, “Beyond Brownstone Can-
        and polka dotted sandstone, a seeping spring  yon” - Join Peppe on an exploratory loop into   Publishers
        and, if we are lucky, big horn sheep. Discover  the Brownstone Canyon.  Be on the lookout    Norm Kresge
        or re-discover this awesome trail with Athena.  for big horn sheep.  Mod/Stren., 6 mi   Barbara Wolin
        A rock scramble or two. Mod/Stren., 6 mi.  Tues. 28, “Red Mountain” - Loop across   Administrative Assistant
            Fri. 17, “Three in One” - Hike with  the peak with Chris climbing through Bootleg   Phyllis Lisi
        Athena along the escarpment from Oak Creek  Canyon and returning via the traditional route.,   Gaffer
        to Pine Creek on the Arnight, then from Pine  Mod/Stren., 6 mi                       Norman Wolin
        Creek to Ice Box on Dale’s Trail and from Ice   Wed. 29, “Walk on Water” - Learn why
        Box to Lost Creek on SMYC Trail, then carpool  Red Rock harbors so any beautiful springs   The Desert Trumpet is published month-
        back. Mod., 7 mi.                    and “tinajas” that support all the wildlife in the   ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
            Sat. 18, “White Rock-Sandstone Loop”  area. Easy/Mod., 2.5 mi          opinions and points of view expressed by
                                                                                   writers are their own and do not necessarily
        - Hike through the high desert at the north end                            reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
        of Red Rock Canyon with Chris where you will                               articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of
        view the escarpment, La Madre Mountains,                                   each month by calling 515-5350. If you are
                                                                                   interested in becoming part of the Desert
        Turtlehead and Calico Hills. Mod.,7 mi  To all volunteers:                 Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
             Sat. 18, “3 Springs Drive and Walk”   Happy Fall to all Friends members   forrcnews@cox.net
        -  Visit 3 of Red Rock’s 31 permanent springs,   and volunteers.  I am happy to announce
                                                                                      FORRC  is  a  non-profit  501  (c)  (3)
        look for all types of bird life and animals, in-  that I have been assigned to the position   organization dedicated solely to the welfare
        cluding mule deer, and view Red Rock history   of Volunteer Coordinator for Red Rock   of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
        and rock art. Easy, 1.5 mi           Canyon  and  Sloan  Canyon  National   vation Area. FORRC provides  volunteers
            Sat. 18 & Sun. 26, “Fossil Ridge” - Take   Conservation Areas.         and  funding  for  projects  including  envi-
                                                                                   ronmental education,  teacher workshops,
        an alternate route up a wash to this popular   I would like to start by introduction   natural resource protection, cultural resource
        destination with Pat Oleson. There will be   myself. My name is Kate Sorom, born and   monitoring, hike programs and other services.
                                             raised  here
        some rock scrambling. At the top, you’ll see   in  Las  Vegas              Annual individual membership is $25.00.
        evidence of ancient sea life. Mod. 3-4 mi.   and graduated                 General  meetings  are  held  four  times  a
                                                                                   year; Board meetings are held on the second
            Sat. 18, “White Rock Peak” - You are in   f r o m   t h e              Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center
        for an adventure to remember when you hike   University  of                unless otherwise posted.  Messages may
        with Peppe to the top of White Rock, a strenu-  Nevada,  Reno              be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.
                                                                                   friendsofredrockcanyon.org
        ous, rock scrambling trail. Stren., 5 mi  with a degree
            Sun. 19, “Anniversary Mine at Lake   i n   N a t u r a l
        Mead” - Join Carleton and Carol for this hike   and  Resource             and  many  new  volunteers  on  projects
        to remnants of the mining operations and   Science.    I                  to  come.  If  you  have  any  questions,
                                             have  two  young  daughters  who  claim  comments, suggestions, or kudos please
        learn the history of those who owned them.     Red Rock as their own.     feel free to contact me at ksorom@blm.
        Mod., 6 mi                               I have worked at Red Rock for over  gov or 515-5350.
            Sun. 19, “Explore Mescalito Falls”   11  ½  years  starting  out  with  the  Red
        - George will boulder and scramble on this   Rock Canyon Interpretive Association as  Happy Harvest!
        6-mile adventure through South Fork of   a naturalist, joining the Bureau of Land
        Pine Creek to Mescalito Canyon, then up   Management  two  years  later.  I  have  Sincerely,
        to the Falls. Stren.                 looked at the Volunteer Program from  Kate Sorom
                                             the “outside-in” for many years and now  BLM Park Ranger/
            Tues. 21, “Lost Creek & Beyond” - Fall   I find myself on the inside looking out.  VolunteerCoordinator

        color at its best!  Join Janis on this brisk hike   Please be patient as I start taking on
        through Lost Creek and Willow Spring area.   the duties of the Volunteer Coordinator.   DESK HELP NEEDED!
        Easy/Mod. 2.5 mi                     I  look  forward  to  working  with  you


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