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M A Y PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the fun and interactive program all about desert Jen for a hike that is well worth the drive to Mt.
number of participants. Program times survival skills. Kids will learn different simple Charleston. Fletcher Canyon is a great hike for
Tvary. Meet at the Visitor Center unless survival skills with hands-on activities, a craft all hikers. Along the way, we’ll travel through
otherwise specified. To make a reservation, and so much more. gorgeous scenery and a slot canyon that is sure
please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 to please. Mod; 4 mi.
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your cancel- FAMILY PROGRAMS Tues. 5, “Building a View” (Ages 8+)
lation is appreciated. Parents must accompany Fri. 1, “Calico Tanks” – Hike with Chris – Come with Ranger Kathy and explore the
children on all programs. Please note: the through the colorful sandstone of the Calico Hills, Red Spring/Ash Spring and the Gateway Can-
Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. All past a large natural tank to a ledge overlooking yon area and see everything from arches to
entry or recreation fees apply. Visit www.re- Calico Basin. It’s a great hike to see Las Vegas balancing rocks.
drockcanyonlv.org for hike information. and Lake Mead in the distance. Some rock Tues. 5, “Gray Cap Peak” (Ages 18+)
scrambling; Elev. gain 800 ft. Mod; 6 mi. – Join Chris on this amazing hike around the
YOUTH PROGRAMS – Limited space! Fri. 1, “Potato Knoll Loop” (Ages 12+) – north end of the Calico Hills before scrambling
Fri. 1, “Petroglyphs for Kids” – Come Join Claire for this 4.5 mile hike around the scenic up to Gateway Canyon for great view of the
out to Red Rock with your 5 to10-yr.-olds for Potato Knoll which sits before Wilson Peak. We’ll area. 1500-ft Elev. gain; Strenuous; 6 mi.
a fun and interactive program all about the experience spectacular views as well as a variety Limited space.
petroglyphs at Red Spring. Children will search of plant life and, maybe, a few late blooms. Mod. Thurs. 7, “Fossil Ridge, Full Moon Hike”
for petroglyphs, learn about their history and Limited space. – Come with Aaron and experience the brightest
participate in a craft. Sat. 2, “First Creek” (Ages 10+) – Join moon of the month on this night hike to Fossil
Sat. 2, “Red Spring Walk” – Join Missy at Pat on this beautiful hike to Ridge. Along the way,
Red Rock with your 2 to 6-yr-olds for a great First Creek. This hike has a we’ll look for fossils,
program all about Red Spring. We’ll take a little seasonal creek and one of the nocturnal wildlife and
walk and learn its history and how important it best hikes to view the Spring desert plants by the
is to Red Rock Canyon. Children will listen to a Mountain Range. Mod; 3 mi. light of the moon. Call
story, participate in a craft and so much more. Limited space. 515-5367 to register.
Sat. 2, “Desert Tortoise Program” (Ages Sat. 2 & 30, “Corn Creek Mod; 3 mi.
3-8) – Join Gina for a tortoise program especially Spring Walk” - Corn Creek Fri. 8, “Ice Box
for kids. There will be crafts, a story and a lot Spring feeds three ponds at Canyon” (Ages 10+)
of fun. this headquarters of the Desert – Hike and scramble
Sat. 9, “Jr. Naturalists” (Ages 2-5) – Join National Wildlife Refuge. It is a with Chris to this nar-
Jen and bring your little ones out to Red Rock major bird watching area and row canyon with high
for a “Mother’s Day” program about the differ- is prime habitat for aquatic and walls that shelters
ent ways animals in the wild take care of their land plants and animals. Join you from the direct
young ones. Children will get the chance to see Bob during the morning to observe all these crea- sunlight. You’ll see how Icebox Canyon got its
some animals up close, enjoy a short hike, play tures in a surprising setting, and learn about the name. Mod; 4 mi.
interactive learning games and complete a craft history and future of the area. Easy; 1/2 mi. Fri. 8, “Echo Canyon and Fossil Ridge”
to take home. Easy. Sun. 3, “La Madre Spring” (Ages 10+) (Ages 10+) – Join Claire for this moderate hike
Sat. 9, “Wildflowers V” (Ages 6+) – Come – Join Claire for a 3.5 moderate hike up to a with some scrambling through Echo Canyon
with Bob and enjoy this final hike emphasizing natural spring. We’ll learn about the various and up to Fossil Ridge. We’ll look for fossils
the wildflowers of 2009. We will stop by the people who lived and played in this beautiful throughout the hike and take in the incredible
trickling waters and the creek behind the old area. This hike does not go to the miner’s cabin. views of the Conservation Area from the ridge.
homestead. An additional highlight of this hike Limited space. Limited space.
is the beautiful walk along the south fork of Sun. 3 & 17, “Mountain Bike Mad- Fri. 8 & Thurs. 28 “Canyon Clean Up” -
Pine Creek. ness” (Ages 10+) - No experience is necessary Join Janis for a fun-filled morning of cleaning
Sat. 23, “Geology for Kids” (Ages 5-10) for this introductory mountain bike ride with Jen up at Red Rock. Help keep Red Rock Canyon
– Bring the youngsters for a fun and interactive and John starting from the Late Night parking clean, while enjoying the outdoors and meeting
program about the geology of Red Rock Canyon. area. Helmets are required. This 6-mile single new people.

Kids will learn all about the history of how Red track will be a great way to start new to the sport Sat. 9 & 16, “Blooming Hike” (Ages 15+)
Rock was formed and so much more. or dust off an old frame. Limited space. – Come join Ranger Jim on this walk to find out
Fri. 29, “Desert Smarts” (Ages 2-6) – A Mon. 4, “Mondays on the Mount” – Join what is blooming on the Moenkopi Trail. Mod; 2

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