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o provide quality programs, we limit the ing variety from an altar rock to war shields; tive Staff, Friends of Red Rock Canyon, and
number of participants. Program times Easy, 2-3 mi. BLM.
Tvary. Please call 515-5367 between 8:30 Sat. 10, “Oak Creek Canyon Loop” - Park Sun. 18, “First Nevadan’s: Proud Past”
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for times and reservations. If off the hwy. at the old campground entrance. - Southern Paiute Indian heritage stretches back
unable to attend a program, your cancellation Hope to see late spring flowers; Mod., 3 mi. in time, but the tribe still thrives in Las Vegas
is appreciated. Unless otherwise indicated, Sat. 10, “Spring in the Mojave” - Join today. Join this 3 mi. hike in Red Rock Canyon’s
all programs meet at the Visitor Center front naturalist Linda for a walking tour of the historic Calico Hills to learn how these resilient people
door. Parents must accompany children on all Mt. Charleston community. Learn about living have endured; Mod.
programs. Please note: the Conservation Area with mountain lions, mule deer, spectacular Tues. 20, “Rappelling Clinic” - Join a
is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation scenery, and genuine seasons; Easy, 3 mi. BLM Climbing Ranger for a morning of chal-
fees apply. Sat. 10, “Life on the Mountain” - Join lenge and adventure! Harness up and find
Elizabeth on a moderate trek to the La Madre yourself hanging 150 ft. off the sides of sand-
KID’S PROGRAMS Saddle. Look for wildflowers and signs of wild- stone, descending with ease. Limited to 15,
Desert Babies - A program for 3 and 4 yr. life that frequent the area; 2 mi. so Rsvp soon.
olds. Call early, space is limited! Sun. 11, “Down the Wash to the Big Fri. 23 , “Field Trip: Valley of Fire” - Hik-
i Wed. 14 & 21; Tues. 27 - Stories, activi- Splash” - After a 3 mi. hike, you’ll cool your ing, exploring, and great rock art. Indian leg-
ties, crafts, snack, and lots of fun; Rsvp. feet with Jack in the Colorado River. If you are ends just seem to come alive in the Valley of
a ladder climber, you can soak in the hot tub Fire; Mod. 3-4 mi.
FAMILY PROGRAMS about a mile away; Mod., 5 mi. Sat. 24, “Astronomy Day” (10 a.m. - 1
Tuesdays all month: ‘Cactus Jack’ Ryan Sun. 11, “Wild, Wild, Wildflowers” - Join p.m.; 6 - 9 p.m.) - Come celebrate Astronomy
(Ongoing, Visitor Center) will give 15-20 min. Linda for a stunning morning on with us! The Las
programs on a wide variety of topics related to the Potato Knoll by Oak Creek. Vegas Astronomical
Red Rock Canyon. We’ll watch for wildflowers to be- Society and CCSN
Thurs. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; Mon. 5, 12 & 19, gin their annual riot. (Should be will have telescopes,
“Flower Power” - This is our yearly chance to a spectacular blossom this year). solar filters to view
experience the beauty of the Mojave Desert in Easy, 1-2 mi. the sun, pictures of
bloom! So, bring the camera and watch the Thurs. 15, “Cottonwood the Hubble Scope,
desert change before our very eyes. Loop” - Reward your health and and slide presenta-
Sat. 3, “Calico Scrambler” - Explore Red wellness by testing your stamina tions throughout the
Rock’s Aztec sandstone slick rock in this 2-3 on this 15 mi. loop through the day. In the evening,
mile hike up, over, and around the colorful Calico cottonwood area south on Hwy LVAS will give a slide
Hills; Mod. 160; Stren. show and share tele-
Sun. 4 & 25; Wed. 21, “Creative Can- Fri. 16, “Hike Leader’s scopes. Bring your
yon Series Yoga” - Tune up your mind, body, Choice: Bridge Mountain” - En- scopes and binocs.
and spirit with a certified Yoga instructor. You joy and explore Red Rock Gates close at
will be warming up, walking, and learning yoga Canyon’s beautiful backcountry 6:30 p.m.
breathing exercises and basic postures. on a 6 mi. hike to Bridge Mt; Sat. 24, “La
Sun. 4, “The Lost Mines of Red Rock” - Mod.-Stren. Madre Springs” -
Beyond Willow Springs, beyond the miner’s Sat. 17 “White Rock to Travel an old jeep
cabin, there are extensive hard rock mines. Sandstone” - We will leave cars at Sandstone road to homestead foundations and a flowing
Turquoise or gold . . . Jack has the answer; Quarry and hike in from White Rock, past the spring. Elizabeth will tell you about the area;
Stren., 6 mi. Keystone Thrust for beautiful views of Turtle- Mod., 3 mi.
Tues. 6, “New Adventure” - Join Peppe head. There should be spring flowers; Sun. 25, “Poking around Spook Can-
for a 9 mile loop around Turtlehead via Brown- Mod. 3-4 mi. yon” - A young canyon (geologically speaking)
stone Canyon. This adventure will challenge Sat. 17, “Summerlin Earth Fair” - (10 winds its wondrous way to the top of Blue Dia-
your heart and reward your body; Stren. a.m. - 3 p.m., Summerlin CentreCommunity mond Hill. Jack says you’ll be rocked by all the
Fri. 9, “Field Trip: War Shield Canyon” - Park) - Large scale, family Earth Day celebra- fossils; Mod., 5 mi.
North of Las Vegas, there is a canyon where tion; Food, activities, booths, and live music. Sun. 25, “Tales of the Mojave” - Come
petroglyphs adorn the walls. There is an amaz- Come by and say “hi” to the Red Rock Interpre- on a short 1 mi. hike to view the rock art of the
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