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to the summit of Bridge Mtn. Four-wheel SMYC Trail, then carpool back. Mod. 4 mi. The Grand Circle Award was
drive truck or SUV required. Rides will be Mon. 21, “Las Vegas Overlook” – Hike given to Carleton and Carol Gamet
shared. Stren. 7 mi. the ridges of Blue Diamond Hill with Chris to who have made substantial contri-
Sun 13, “Escarpment Hike: Part I” one of the best views of the city. Return via butions in the following areas: the
– Join Carleton and Carol for a hike along a picturesque canyon. Mod. 6.5 mi. Tortoise and Lizard Habitats, leading
the escarpment. Hike from Oak Creek to Fri. 25, “Hike Leader’s Choice: Ash hikes and presenting programs; serv-
Pine Creek on the Knoll and Arnight trails Meadows National Wildlife Refuge” – Our ing as leaders during special work
and carpool back. Mod. 4 mi. next trip in Southern Nevada is 90 miles NW events; and working with the Natural
Mon. 14, “Keystone Thrust +” – Hike of Las Vegas. Ash Meadows is 22,000 acres Resource committee.
and explore Red Rock’s Keystone Thrust. of spring-fed wetlands and alkaline desert The Director’s Award, given to
We’ll follow a gorgeous wash that will loop uplands that provide habitat for 24 plants a member selected by the board, went
us back to our starting place. Mod. 4 mi. and animals found nowhere else in the world.
Tues. 15, “Explore Pine Creek and Bring an inspirational piece of writing from to Norman Wolin for his “behind-the-
Beyond” – Peppe will show you the hid- your favorite author to share at lunch. Easy, scenes” work on a variety of fund
den nature of Red Rock. Rock scrambling 1-2 mi. Carpooling. raising projects over the years—camp-

through the creek and beyond will develop Sat. 26, “Fossil Ridge” – Look for ground firewood sales, the Canyon
skills and stamina. Stren. 5 mi. fabulous views, marine fossils and evidence vending machine contracts, the Red
Thurs. 17, “Canyon Clean-up” - Join of recovery from the summer fire with Rock Canyon license plate project,
us as we help to improve the landscape from Pat. Mod. 3 mi. and others—and leading the annual

things left behind. A feel good program! Sun. 27, “Calico Tanks” – Join Car- financial/inventory audit.
Fri. 18, “Oak Creek” – This partial loop leton and Carol for this popular hike through There was a great bar-be-que feast
hike explores a section of the Oak Creek the Calico Hills to a tinaja. We’ll discuss the by John Mull’s Road Kill Grill, almost
drainage that contains water much of the history of the sandstone quarry at the begin- non-stop entertainment by the Stuck in
year. Mod. 4 mi. ning of the hike. Mod. 3 mi.
Sat. 19, “Fossil Ridge: Diversity & Mon. 28, “Classic Co-Evolu-
Fossils” – While enjoying the beautiful tion” – We’ll be on the lookout for
panoramas of Red Rock Canyon, look for pinyon and scrub jays discovering
fossils, lizards and other desert species with their incredible relationship with the
Bob. Mod. 3 mi. pinyon pine tree. Mod. 3-4 mi.
Sun. 20, “White Rock Loop” – Join Tues. 29, “Red Mountain, Boul-
George for this breathtaking, scenic loop der City” – Great views await from the
hike. Mod. 6.5 mi. overlook at the top of the peak. Check
Sun. 20, “Escarpment Hike: Part II” out the bike trails into Bootleg Canyon.
– We’ll hike along the escarpment from Pine Mod.–Stren. 6 mi.
Creek to Lost Creek on Dale’s Trail and the
Pat Williams and Blaine Benedict at picnic

News & Notes, continued from p. 3 and landscape enhancements at Red Reverse Blue Grass Band and a door
Rock Canyon. prize drawing. Special thanks to the
from those nominated by Committe The Red Springs Award was won tremendous work of the Hospitality
Chairs for outstanding contributions by Martha Burk for her outstanding Committee and to Mark Rekshynskyj
during the year. These newly desig- contributions to a number of activities for the photographs.
nated awards are a way for Friends to besides her duties on the Hospital- A great time was had by all, even
honor members’ volunteer work over ity committee. Martha works on the when the afternoon Las Vegas Valley
and above the annual awards given by Cultural Resources committee, help- wind whipped up, blowing away any-
the Bureau of Land Management to ing to record petroglyphs by inking thing not tied down.
volunteers they select. drawings for historical preservation
The Willow Spring Award was and documentation. She also leads art
presented to P.J. Mau of the PLANT hikes for those wanting to learn how to
committee for her excellent and con- draw the flowers and plants they find

sistent work on plant propagation at Red Rock. News and Notes, continued on page 7
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