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Things I learned from the
Naturally, these explorations spurred many questions, Red Rock Canyon Visitor Guide
and bit by bit I learned. Some answers were readily

available: this shrub is a creosote bush and this is a de- These are just a few of the new and interesting things
sert almond. Others took much patience and diligence to I learned about our special place, Red Rock Canyon,
discover. after reading the new Visitor Guide by Tom Moulin.

Reference books were great, but only went so far. Much Have fun with the little quiz and enjoy the new guide
to Red Rock Canyon!
of the history, for example, of Red Rock Canyon has
been studied and recorded in small pieces, without a Sharon Schaaf
sense of the “entire picture.” In cases like this, local ex-
perts were especially 1. Author Tom Moulin hiked the Appalachian Trail from
helpful in providing Georgia to Maine when he was:
answers and guid- A. 22 B. 15 C. 30 D. 19
ance. And I was
honored to have met 2. What is the ugliest invertebrate found in Red Rock Can-
yon?
esteemed profes-
sionals such as Dr. 3. True or False. Gila monsters can be found in Red Rock
Liz Warren and Dr. Canyon.
Bill and Faye Rhea Porter hiking the
Rock Garden Trail Josh Bonde as well
Photo by T. Moulin as passionate locals 4. After the Gila monster, which lizard in Red Rock Canyon
such as the members is the largest?
of the Blue Diamond History Committee and Friends of A. long-nosed leopard lizard B. desert iguana
C. chuckwalla D. yellow-backed spiny lizard
Red Rock Canyon. The answers to my many questions

about Red Rock were indeed available, but it took an 5. Three major stars are featured in the 2001 movie “The
entire community to gather them. I am sincerely grateful Mexican.” A crucial scene from this movie was filmed at
for the help of our community. Red Rock Canyon. Can you name at least two of the
stars?
The Red Rock Canyon Visitor Guide is a product of
those explorations, those admirations, those questions 6. Ponderosa pines, located in the cool, moist canyons of
and answers. I hope that the book will enhance others’ the Red Rock Escarpment, can grow to be how tall?
A. 25’ B. 200’ C. 125’ D. 75’
appreciation of the natural treasure we have so close to
Las Vegas. 7. The Visitor Center is LEED Gold Certified. What does
LEED stand for?

8. How many species of birds can be found in Red Rock
Canyon?
A.about 50 B. about 100 C. about 300
D. about 200

9. Between June 2005 and July 2007 there were seven fires
in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
All were caused by:
A. careless smoking B. lightning C. campfires

10. There are several areas of rock art in Red Rock Canyon.
Red Spring has petroglyphs; Willow Springs has both
petroglyphs and pictographs. What is the difference be-
Editors note: This excellent resource book/guide is available tween the two types of rock art?
through the Friends of Red Rock Canyon web store as well as the
Elements Gift and Book Store. Answers on page 2
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