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ll hikes are family oriented and start 15-20 min. programs on a wide variety of of Red Rock Canyon. Mod.-to-Stren. 6mi.
at the Visitor Center unless otherwise topics related to Red Rock Canyon. Sat. 7, Las Vegas Springs Preserve
Aspecified. To make a reservation, Sun. 1, “Spring Celebration” – Jour- Cultural History Fair (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) - Join
please call 702-515-5367, 8:30a.m. to 4:30 ney to La Madre Springs, a good place the Red Rock Interpretive staff at Demon-
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your to watch for wildlife with naturalist Chris. stration Gardens and help celebrate the Las
cancellation is appreciated. Parents must Mod. 3.3mi. Vegas Centennial.
accompany children on all programs. Please Tues. 3, “Basic Rappelling” – Join Sat. 7, “Pine Creek Anomaly” – Hike
note: the Conservation Area is a Federal Fee the BLM Climbing Ranger for a morning of among the unusually low-elevation pon-
Area. All entry or recreation fees apply. Hikes challenge and adventure! Harness up and derosa pines and explore the area’s diverse
are lead by the Bureau of Land Management find yourself hanging 150-ft off the sides of a wildflowers and wildlife. Additionally, we will
Rangers, Red Rock Canyon Interpretive sandstone cliff, descending with confidence visit an old homestead where various histori-
Assn. naturalists, and Friends of Red Rock and ease. Limited to 15, Rsvp soon. cal figures lived. Mod. 3mi.
Canyon volunteers. Tues. 3, “Bootleg Spring” – From Sat. 7, “Wilson Peak” – Loop around
Hike Ratings: Lovell Canyon to the spectacular Spring and climb the 500-ft hill in front of Wilson
Easy - Less than 1 mi in length with Mountain Ranch Overlook is a little paradise. Peak. Great views of Red Rock. Mod. 5mi.
0-300-ft elevation gain. Stren. 6mi. Sat. 7, “Calico Tanks” – Wildflowers,
Moderate - 1-4 mi in length with less Wed. 4, & Tues. 24, “Tort Talks” (On- views of the city and water in a big tank are
than 1000-ft elevation gain. going 9 a.m. – noon, Visitor Center) – A just a few of the sights to be seen on this
Strenuous - Over 6 mi in length; over program about the well-adapted life history 2.5-mi moderate hike.
1000-ft elevation gain. of Gopherus agassizii. Sun. 8, & 22, “Yoga” - Tune up your
mind, body and spirit with a certified
KIDS PROGRAMS Yoga instructor. You’ll be warning
j Wed. 4, “Desert Babies” (Ages up, walking, learning Yoga breathing
3 and 4) - Stories, crafts, activities, snack, exercises and basic postures.
and lots of fun. Space is limited, please call Sun. 8, “Pictographs and
early. Rsvp Petroglyphs in Brownstone” – Ac-
j Sun. 8, “Children’s Discovery company hike leader George on this
Trail Workbook Hike” – Kids will be 6-mi strenuous journey of history
exposed to the natural area found in Lost and wonderment.
Creek. Information about shrub and tree Mon. 9, “Discover: Ichthyo-
identification, uses of plants, flash flooding, saur” – The ichthyosaur, name
early Native American lifestyles, natural meaning “fish lizard,” was selected
springs and resource sensitivity will be Courtesy Mark Rekshynskyj Calico Tanks as the state fossil of Nevada due
studied. Easy, 1.5 mi. to the abundance of one particular
j Sun. 15, “Tot Trot” - This is a new species in the west central portion
program for 2-8 year-olds. We will take a Wed. 4, “Flower Power” – We’ll ex- of the state. Learn more of this creature on
short 1-2-mi hike at the toddlers’ pace and plore First Creek and identify wildflowers, this 2-mi hike at Fossil Ridge. Mod.
have some hands-on items for exploring native plants and learn some medicinal uses. Tues. 10, “Mother’s Day Flower
the senses. Easy-Mod. 3mi. Power” – What better way to celebrate
j Sat. 28, “Desert Dudes” (Ages 5- Fri. 6, “Birds ‘n’ Bees” – Double fun! Mother’s Day than to discover Red Rock
8) - Stories, activities, crafts, snacks and lots Learn to find and identify flying wildlife with Canyon’s natural beauty and enjoy the last
of fun. Space is limited Please call early. Ranger Jim and naturalist Linda on this 3-mi of the wildflowers. Easy-Mod. 3mi.
hike at Pine Creek. Mod. easy. Fri. 13, “Hike Leader’s Choice:
FAMILY PROGRAMS Fri. 6, “Hike Leader’s Choice: White Grapevine Spring” – A great 4-mi hike
Tuesdays all month: ‘Cactus Jack’ Rock Loop” – Join the interpretive staff for a with awesome petroglyphs and serene
Ryan (Ongoing, Visitor Center) will give beautiful hike around White Rock in the heart backcountry feel. Mod.

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