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FEBRUARY PROGRAMS

All hikes are family oriented and start at the Sun. 6, “Wash Out” - Flash floods Sun 13, “Valentine’s Yoga” – Come
Visitor Center unless otherwise specified. To inspire fear and fascination. Explore water’s strengthen your heart, both physically and
make a reservation please call 702-515- power on this 4-mi hike through Red Rock spiritually. In honor of Valentine’s, we will be
5367 between 8-4 p.m. Parents must Wash. Mod. focusing on the energy surrounding the heart
accompany children on all programs. Please Mon. 7, “Red Rock Culture” – Agave center. Bring your sweetheart or just be
note: the Conservation Area is a Federal roasting pits, rock shelters and petroglyphs mindful of loved ones and celebrate love in
Fee Area. All entry or recreation fees apply. give us a glimpse into Red Rock Canyon’s a beautiful and powerful way.
Hikes are lead by the Bureau of Land Cultural past. We’ll also discuss various Mon. 14, “Heart Hike” – Happy
Management Rangers, Red Rock Canyon herbs and medicinal uses Valentine’s Day! Get
Interpretive Assn. naturalists, and Friends of of plants. Easy-to mod. your friends or
Red Rock Canyon volunteers. Wed. 9, “The sweetheart and start
Hike Ratings: Tanks” – This trail starts your hearts on this
Easy - Less than 1 mi. in length with 0-300- at Sandstone Quarry, adventurous 2.5-mi
ft elevation gain. winds up a wash and at hike. Mod.
Moderate - 1-4 mi. in length with less than the top there may be Wed. 16,
1000-ft elevation gain. seasonal water present “Moenkopi
Strenuous - Over 6 mi. in length; over 1000- in a natural tank (tinaja). Morning” – Start your
ft elevation gain. Mod. 2.5 mi. day with a brisk hike
Thurs. 10, “Black along the scenic
KID’S PROGRAMS Mountain” – Hike the Moenkopi Trail. Great
Sat. 5, “Children’s Discovery Trail trail to the park bench on views of Red Rock!
Workbook Hike” – Kids will be exposed to the peak. Great view of Easy-to-Mod. 2.5 mi.
the natural area found in Lost Creek Canyon. Lake Mead and Las Thurs. 17,
Information about shrub and tree Vegas. Mod. Stren. 6 mi. “Trail Clean-up” –
identification, uses of plants, flash flooding, Fri. 11, “Hike Help to improve the
early Native American lifestyles, natural Leader’s Choice- landscape from
springs and resource sensitivity will be Grapevine Springs” – things left behind; a
studied. Easy, .75 mi. Awesome glyphs await heart-healthy choice.
Wed. 9, “Desert Babies” (Ages 3 and you on this beautiful Fri. 18, “First
4) - Stories, crafts, activities, snack and lots southern Red Rock hike! Nevadans” – Native
of fun. Space is limited, please call We’ll also look for signs American Indians,
early. Rsvp of wildflowers. Mod. explorers and pioneers made their homes
Sat. 12, “Junior Ranger Program” Sat. 12, “Butterfly Wings and in Red Rock Canyon for years before Las
(Ages 7-9) – Become a Red Rock Canyon Magical Nature” (Ongoing, 11 a.m. – 3 Vegas was established in 1905. Accompany
Junior Ranger. Accompany Chris for this
exciting challenge. Completion entitles you p.m. hands-on exhibit) – Let your eyes take Linda on a drive-and-hike journey exploring
to a Junior Ranger badge and certificate. a nature walk by exploring the magical, the rich heritage remaining to be seen.
microscopic world of pollen, minerals, spider (Weather permitting, hike will be about 3
FAMILY PROGRAMS eyes and beautiful butterfly wings. miles; drive, about 30 miles.)
Tuesdays all month: ‘Cactus Jack’ Sun 13, “Great Start” – Thought about Fri. 18, to Sun. 20, “Backpacking” –
Ryan (Ongoing, Visitor Center) will give hiking but weren’t sure where to start? Want Camp two nights at Red Rock Canyon’s
15-20 min. programs on a wide variety of to get involved with an interpretive program, campground to learn to prepare for longer
topics related to Red Rock Canyon. but don’t know which to choose? This is the treks and apply new skills.
Sat. 5, “Hidden Forest” – View of Red one for you! Learn about the Red Rock Sat. 19, “Alphabet Walk” – While
Springs, Red Rock and more. Hike begins Canyon Interpretive Association on this 2- walking, group will be challenged to find
at Sandstone Quarry. Mod. 4 mi. mi easy hike. something that begins with each letter of the
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