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ll hikes are family oriented and start at snack, and lots of fun. Space is limited, please Canyon, and the gradual increase in difficulty
the Visitor Center, unless otherwise call early. Rsvp. lifted your spirits and conditioned your body.
Aspecified. To make a reservation, please Sun. 7, “Intro to Red Rock” (Visitor
call 702-515-5367 between 8:30-4 p.m. Par- FAMILY PROGRAMS Center, 1 - 3 p.m.; 20-min. intervals) - Join
ents must accompany children on all programs. Tuesdays all month: ‘Cactus Jack’ Ryan Gina for a slide show on geology, plants, and
Please note: the Conservation Area is a (Ongoing, Visitor Center) will give 15-20 min. animals in our area.
Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation fees programs on a wide variety of topics related to Tues. 9, “Art Hike” - Welcome local artist
apply. Hikes are lead by the Bureau of Land Red Rock Canyon. Martha Burke back to the hike schedule and
Management Rangers, Red Rock Canyon Mon. 1, “Ice Box Canyon” - Chills and join her for an eye-opening look at Red Rock.
Interpretive Assn. naturalists, and Friends of thrills await you on this exciting rock scram- Anyone can see through an artist’s eyes. Bring
Red Rock Canyon volunteers. bling, 3-mi moderate hike. pencil and paper and learn to draw what you
Hike Ratings: Wed. 3, “Pine Creek” - Join Janis for a see. No experience required. Easy, 2 mi.
Easy - Less than 1 mi. in length with 0-300-ft hike that will give you a look into Red Rock’s Wed. 10, “Moenkopi Morning” - Take
elevation gain. history. Learn about the Wilson home and an early morning stroll as we hike along the
Moderate - 1-4 mi. in length with less than discover a diversity of plant communities. Moenkopi Trail and enjoy the beautiful scenery
1000-ft elevation gain. Easy-Mod, 3 mi. that this trail has to offer. Easy, 2 mi.
Strenuous - Over 6 mi. in length; over 1000-ft Thurs. 11, “Blue Diamond Ridges”
elevation gain. -Climb Skull Ridge on Blue Diamond Hill,

KID’S PROGRAMS looking down into canyons on either side.
Return via Fossil Ridge, with great views of
Especially for Kids Courtesy,­T.­Pfaendler Echo Canyon. Mod. 6 mi.
w Sun. 7, “Shrinking Habitat” - Children Fri. 12, “Road Trip” - Join the Red Rock
will learn how human development can affect Canyon Interpretive staff for yet another fun
plants and animals and discover the impor- exploration of outback places in Southern
tance of suitable habitat for wildlife. Hands-on Nevada. Bring your camera and plenty of
activities and walkabouts outside included. film, lunch, and binocs for this visit to one of
w Sun. 14, “Color Crazy” - Children will the most photogenic ghost towns in the West,
discover that wildlife occurs in a wide variety including the famous house constructed of
of colors. It is often distinctive as used for both 51,000 glass bottles. We will also make a stop
protection and decoration. Hands-on activities at the Goldwell open-air Museum to experience
and walkabouts outside included. the austerity of oddly placed sculptures. NB:
w Sun. 21, “Wildlife as a Symbol” - Carpooling - this is not a 4X4 trip, but we still
Children will experience the Nevada State need volunteer drivers willing to carpool and
Reptile, the desert tortoise. They will learn Pine Creek drive 250 miles, round trip.
to identify characteristics, how climate and Sat. 13, “First Creek” - Enjoy the fall
seasons affect them, adaptations, threats, and Wed. 3, “Calico Hills Loop” - Join Chris colors at First Creek. Follow the wash on the
protective measures. Dempsey on a loop through the Calico Hills south side of the creek. Mod. 3 mi.
w Sun. 28, “Becoming a Naturalist” via Red Springs, descend into Red Rock and Sun. 14, “Changing Landscapes” - See
- Children will experience the skills used by around the south end of the hills. Some rock the powerful forces of nature working to shape
a naturalist. Observing, questioning, measur- scrambling. Stren. 4 mi. and sculpt Red Rock. Mod. 3 mi.
ing, comparing, and interpreting clues are Thurs. 4, “SMYC Trail” - Hike a loop Sun. 14 & 21, “Creative Canyon Se-
beneficial to understanding mysteries of the from Lost Creek Trail to Ice Box Trail and back ries Yoga” - Tune up your mind, body, and
world we live in. around via the Scenic Drive. Easy-Mod. 2.5 mi. spirit with a certified Yoga instructor. You will
Sat. 6, “Red Rock Hiking Series: THE be warming up, walking, and learning yoga
Desert Babies - A program for 3 and 4 FINAL - Hike IV: White Rock Loop” - Mod- breathing exercises and basic postures.
year-olds. Stren. This is the end of a wonderful series of Mon. 15 “Potato Knoll Loop” - Join the
z Tues. 9 & 23, - Stories, crafts, activities, hikes. Each hike introduced you to Red Rock Arnight Trail with Potato Knoll and you get a

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