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OCTOBER PROGRAMS

ll hikes are family oriented and start exploring former timbering territory in the Fri. 15, “Hike Leader’s Choice” - Last
at the Visitor Center unless otherwise Spring Mountain National Recreation Area chance for a while for Spring Mountain hikes.
Aspecified. To make a reservation (NRA), including stops at an historic sawmill Join us for a 6-mi trek along the
please call 702-515-5367 between 8-4 p.m. site and charcoal kiln (undergoing restora- Bristlecone Loop.
Parents must accompany children on all pro- tion). Short, Easy-Mod. Sat. 16, “National Wildlife Refuge
grams. Please note: the Conservation Area Mon. 4, “Calico Loop” - Head out right Week” (8 a.m. - 1 p.m.) - Join the Interpre-
is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation from the Visitor Center and discover a wash tive staff at the Corn Creek Field Station for
fees apply. Hikes are lead by the Bureau of off the beaten track. Lush vegetation and a small celebration of National Wildlife Ref-
Land Management rangers, Red Rock Can- beautiful sandstone formations await. uge Week. Learn about Corn Creek, the
yon Interpretive Assn. naturalists, and Tues. 5, “South Sister” - You will feel Desert National Wildlife Refuge, and others.
Friends of Red Rock Canyon volunteers. like you have really climbed a mountain when Volunteer opportunities available.
Hike Ratings: you reach the peak of this 10,200-ft stone Sat. 16, “Red Rock Hiking Series:
Easy - Less than 1 mi. in length with 0- outcropping. No climbing gear needed. Hike 2, Calico Tanks.” (Easy-Mod.) - Join
300-ft elevation gain. Stren. 5 mi. Peppe for a wonderful series of hikes. Each
Moderate - 1-4 mi. in length with less Fri. 8, “Hike Leader’s Choice” - Join hike will introduce you to Red Rock Canyon
than 1000-ft elevation gain. the Interpretive staff for a Red Rock Canyon and the gradual increase in difficulty will lift
Strenuous - Over 6 mi. in length; over classic. The White Rock Loop offers 6 mi of your spirits and condition your body.
1000-ft elevation gain. diverse desert landscape and the opportu- Sun. 17, “The Other Grapevine
nity to spot anything from lizards to bighorn Spring” - Join Linda for a drive-and-hike trek
KID’S PROGRAMS sheep. Mod-Stren. in the far northern part of Red Rock border-
Desert Babies - A program for 3 and 4 Sat. 9, “Tenth Annual Harvest Festi- ing the Spring Mountain NRA. On this 5-hr
year-olds. val” (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) - Many crafts, natural trip we will explore a former cattle-grazing
d Tues. 19 & Wed. 20, - Stories, history demonstrations on plants, mammals, site and see the biggest grapevine known in
crafts, activities, snack, and lots of fun. Space reptiles, birds, and in- Southern Nevada. Easy, 2 mi.
is limited, please call early. Rsvp. vertebrates found in Tues. 19, “Rappelling
the Mojave Desert. Clinic” - Join a BLM Climbing
FAMILY PROGRAMS Learn about and visit Ranger for a morning of chal-
Tuesdays all month: ‘Cactus Jack’ with Wild Fire Safety, lenge and adventure! Harness
Ryan (Ongoing, Visitor Center) will give Search and Rescue, up and find yourself hanging
15-20 min. programs on a wide variety of National Wild Horse 150 ft. off the sides of sand-
topics related to Red Rock Canyon. Association, Friends of stone, descending with ease.
Fri. 1 & 22; Sun. 10 & 31, “Creative Red Rock Canyon, and the Limited to 15, so Rsvp soon.
Canyon Series Yoga” - Tune up your mind, Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association. Wed. 20, “Lost Creek and Willow
body, and spirit with a certified Yoga instruc- Enjoy cultural history demonstrations such Springs Loop” - Join us on this easy goin’
tor. You will be warming up, walking, and as gourd decorating, Native American danc- hike and learn about the Lost Creek and
learning yoga breathing exercises and ba- ing, atlatl throwing, Smokey the Bear, Willow Springs area. An active spring, dry
sic postures. Enjoy different aspects of the Woodsy Owl, and much more. waterfall, and agave roasting pit are just a
Canyon and the desert’s natural beauty. Sun. 10, “Butterfly Winds and Glittery few of the things we’ll see. Easy, 3 mi.
Sat. 2, “Red Rock Hiking Series: Hike Things” (Visitor Center, noon- 4 p.m.) - Fri. 22, “Hike Leader’s Choice” (8 a.m.
1 - Pine Creek” (Easy) - Join Peppe for a Staffed display of microscopic close-ups of - 2 p.m.) - This time you get 3-for-1. Com-
wonderful series of hikes. Each hike will in- butterfly wings, pollen grains, minerals, and bine the Arnight, Dale’s, and SMYC trails and
troduce you to Red Rock Canyon and the other amazing miniatures. Drop in anytime. you get a terrific 6-mi. trek. Mod-Stren.
gradual increase in difficulty will lift your spir- Tues. 12, “Tort Talks” - (Ongoing, 10 Sat. 23 & 30, “Map, Compass, and
its and condition your body. - 11 a. m. Visitor Center) - Learn about Survival 1” - Did you know that 80% of
Sun. 3, “Historic Spring Mountains” the well-adapted life history of people lost are day hikers? It also takes 24-
- Join Linda for a 5-hr drive-and-hike trek Gopheris agassizii. 36 hours for Search and Rescue to find a
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