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Saturday, August, 18, “Basic Map and ○ Sunday, August 26, “Pine Creek Hike” ○
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Compass” (Adults) - Respect, but don’t ○ (12 to adult) - Discover the wide variety of ○ Desert Trumpet
fear, wilderness travel again. This basic pro- ○ ○ plants found in the transition between desert ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
gram will cover topographic map reading, ○ ○ and cliffs while exploring the three mile trail ○ ○ Editor
use of the compass, the altimeter, and using ○ ○ leading into beautiful Pine Creek Canyon. ○ ○ Barb Wolin
them together for your safety. Hands-on ○ ○ ○ ○
practice during the last hour outside. No hike ○ ○ ○ ○ Contributing Editors
involved. Materials provided. (*) ○ ○ ○ Louis C. Kleber
Jack Ryan
Thursday, August, 23, “Discover Pine ○ ○ ○ ○
Creek” (12 to adult) - Bring your walking ○ ○ ○ Layout, Design & Publishing
stick and sturdy shoes as we hike the Pine ○ ○ ○ ○ Christina Wilkinson
Creek trail and watch for signs of desert life ○ ○ ○ ○ Donald Schoengold
along the way. We’ll stop by the “old base- ○ ○ ○ ○ Barb Wolin
ment” and learn a little bit about a family ○ ○ ○ ○
who once made Pine Creek their home. (*) ○ ○ ○ The Desert Trumpet is published monthly
by and for FORRC members. Statements,
Friday. August 24, “Ash Springs ○ ○ ○ ○ opinions and points of view expressed by
Hike” (12 to adult) - Enjoy the colorful ○ ○ ○ writers are their own and do not necessar-
red sandstone formations and watch for ○ ○ ○ ○ ily reflect those of FORRC. Please submit
desert wildlife as we venture along the trail ○ ○ ○ ○ all articles, photos and artwork NLT
to Ash Springs “meadow” on this two mile ○ ○ ○ ○ the15th of each month by calling 363-1922.
If you are interested in becoming part of
moderate hike. Meet at the entrance to Red ○ ○ ○ ○ the Desert Trumpet Committee, contact
Spring.(*) ○ ○ ○ ○ Editor at 256-8043.
Saturday, August 25, “Lizards of the ○ ○
○ ○
Southwest” (12 to adult) - Are they really ○ ○ ○ FORRC is a non-profit 501 (3) (c) organi-
slimy, slinky and slithery? Learn more about ○ ○ ○ ○ zation dedicated solely to the welfare of the
these important creatures on this moderate ○ ○ ○ Red Rock Canyon National Conservation
two mile hike into Pine Creek. Bring a ○ ○ ○ ○ Area. FORRC manages the Information
Desk Volunteer Program and provides both
snack, hat and sunscreen. (#) ○ ○ Bring a snack and your camera or binocu- ○ ○ volunteers and funding for projects includ-
Saturday, August 25, “Fletcher Can- ○ ○ lars. (*) ○ ○ ing environmental education programs,
yon Hike”(Adults) - While exploring the ○ ○ Wednesday, August 29, “Wildlife at ○ ○ teacher workshops, natural resource pro-
deep recesses and sheer cliffs you’ll learn ○ Ash Springs” (12 to adult) - On this mod- ○ ○ tection, cultural resource monitoring, hike
of Mt. Charleston’s special “island” ecol- ○ ○ erately easy two mile hike we will look for ○ ○ programs and other services. Annual mem-
bership is $10.00 General meetings are held
ogy. A three mile moderately strenuous hike ○ ○ wildlife and their tracks and discuss some ○ ○ four times a year; Board meetings are held
with a 1000 foot elevation gain. Dress for ○ ○ of those animals found at Red Rock. Bring ○ ○ on the second Tuesday of each month at
possible changing weather and be sure to ○ ○ your binoculars. Meet at the Fee Station. ○ Sahara West Library. Messages may be left
bring a lunch and camera. Meet at the Mt. ○ ○ (*) ○ ○ at 255-8743.
Charleston Hotel. (*) ○ ○ Friday, August 31, “Morning on the ○ ○
Saturday, August 25, “The Milky ○ ○ Arnight” (8 to adult) - Take an invigorat- ○ ○
Way” (Family) - Visit with the Las Vegas ○ ○ ing morning hike on the soft, red sand of ○ ○
Astronomical Society and learn more about the Arnight Trail. During this two mile mod- ○ ○ Answers to Quiz:
the heavens. There will be a 30 minute slide erate hike we’ll explore the base of Juniper ○ ○
presentation before viewing the stars Canyon and view the picturesque vistas of ○ 8-B, 9-A, 10-B.
through telescopes provided by the Society. Red Rock in the distance. Bring your cam- ○ ○ 1-C, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A, 5-C, 6-B, 7-A,
Gates close at 8:30 p.m. (#) era or binoculars. (*) ○ ○
If you scored 8 or more, you’re
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“The mission of Friends of Red Rock Canyon is to “Back in the saddle again.”
support the Bureau of Land Management in the With 5 to 7, you’re a cowboy. . .
protection and enrichment of the Red Rock Canyon of sorts. Four or less—go back
National Conservation Area.” east, dude!

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