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JANUARY PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the and explore the area above Keystone Thrust tried to emulate. This PowerPoint program
number of participants. Please call 702- on this 7-mile hike to the edge of the La Madre will be conducted twice an hour. No sign-
T515-5367 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 Mountains. Great views, with the opportunity to up required.
p.m. for times and reservations. If unable to see wildlife. 1300’ gain; Mod/ Stren; Fri. 9 & Wed. 28, “Canyon Cleanup”
attend a program, your cancellation is appreci- Sat. 3, “Peppe’s Backpack Endurance - Join Janis and help keep Red Rock clean by
ated. Parents must accompany children on all Training/New Year’s Resolution and Potluck picking up trash. Enjoy the scenery and make
programs. Please note: the Conservation Area Hike” (Ages 18+) - Join Peppe on his annual new friends. Easy.
is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation hike along the Grand Circle Trail where you Sat. 10 & 31, “Corn Creek Spring Walk”
fees apply. will carry 1/3 of your body weight in your pack - Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds at this
(simulating what you would use for a back headquarters of the Desert National Wildlife
YOUTH PROGRAMS (Limited Space) packing trip: food, water, shelter, etc.) for Refuge. It is a major bird watching area and
Fri. 2nd, “Leaping Lizards” (Ages 2-6) - endurance training. Be sure to include is prime habitat for aquatic and land plants
A fun program about lizards in the Mojave Desert. your food for the potluck in the weight and animals. Join Bob during the morning
Kids will learn interesting facts, do activities limit of your pack. You will also learn how to observe all these creatures in a surprising
and discover how cool lizards really are. to pack your backpack for camping, etc. setting, and learn about the history and future
Sat. 10, Jr. Naturalists” (Ages 2-5) - of the area. Easy, 1/2 mi.
A fun program about the plants and flowers in the Strenuous; 13 mi. Sat. 10 & Sun. 11, “Two-Night Camping
Sat. 3, “Lost Creek to Upper White
Mojave Desert. Kids will learn cool facts, hear a Rock” (Ages 12+) - Hike with Pat along the Trip with Peppe” (Ages 18+) - On this
story and complete a special art project. escarpment and look for birds and animals. this weekend camping trip at the Red Rock
Fri. 16, “Lovely Ladybugs” (Ages 2-6) Campground, you will hike or run during
Children will learn how lovely ladybugs really Mod; 4 mi. Limited space.
Sat. 3, “Features & Fun” (Ongoing , the day, picking your own routes. In the
are, do a hands-on activity, a craft and so Visitor Center; 10:00a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) evening, we’ll tell fun stories and have
much more.
Sat. 24, “Torts for Tots” (Ages 2-6) - Start your hiking day off with a PowerPoint programs discussing hiking/camping tips.
- Children will learn interesting facts about the overview of scenic highlights, fun things-to-do Limited space.
Desert Tortoise, do hands-on activities and and interesting animals at Red Rock Canyon. Sun. 11, “Grand Circle, Part 2” - Join
discover how amazing Nevada’s state reptile No sign-up required. Carleton and Carol for part 2 of the Grand
really is. Sun. 4 & 18, “Mountain Bike Madness” Circle Trail. Hike from Lost Creek to Sandstone
Fri. 30, “Flying High with the Birds” (Ages 10+) - No experience is necessary for Quarry and carpool back. Mod; 4.7 mi.
(Ages 3-10) - Children will learn interesting this introductory mountain bike ride with Jen Sun. 11, “Exploring Calico Hills &
facts about the birds of Red Rock Canyon, and John starting from the Late Night parking Calico Tanks” - Start this 4-mile scrambling
participate in an activity and discover how area. Helmets are required. This 6-miler will adventure with George at Sandstone Quarry
spectacular birds really are. be a great way to start new to the sport or dust to Red Cap, over to Calico Tanks, then to Boy
Sat. 31, “Slitherin’ Snakes” (Ages 2-6) off an old frame. Limited space. Scout Overlook. On top you’ll experience a
- Children will learn interesting facts about the Sun. 4, “Grand Circle, Part 1” - Join spectacular view of Red Rock. Strenuous.
different types of snakes in the Mojave Desert., Carleton and Carol for the Grand Circle Trail Mon. 12, “Monday at the Rock” - In
do activities and discover how amazing snakes divided into 3 parts. In part 1, we’ll hike from Spring, this hike is covered with blooming
really are! the Visitor Center to Lost Creek and carpool flowers. Let’s see what the winter is like
back; 801’gain; Mod 4.5 mi. for those flowers waiting to arrive in a few
FAMILY HIKES Mon. 5, “Monday at the Rock” (Ages months. The path has some uphill and downhill
Fri. 2, 23 & 30, “Red Rock Up Close” 10+) - Starting from the Visitor Center, walk sections, but there is no rock scrambling.
(Ongoing; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.) - Take a close out to Red Springs with Jen and scramble up Mod; 4-5 mi.
look at the flora, fauna or geology of Red onto a saddle over Calico Hills, then drop down Tues. 13, “Calico Hills Loop” - Start from
Rock and the surrounding Mojave Desert with and head back to the Visitor Center. Lots of fun Calico Basin with Chris and loop around the
Carleton and Carol during this presentation at and lots to see! Mod/Stren; 5-6 mi. west side of the Calico Hills. From Sandstone
the Visitor Center. No sign-up required. Tues. 6, “Bats in Our Belfry” (Visitor Quarry, descend into scenic Gateway Canyon
Fri. 2, “White Rock- Sandstone” - Trek Center, 1:00 -4:00 PM) - Go batty with Ranger with some boulder scrambling. Strenuous; 9
with Chris through the north end of the Canyon Jim and learn about the mammal man has mi; Limited Space.

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