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fauna or geology of Red Rock and the sur- Mon. 16, “Monday on the Mount” -
rounding Mojave Desert with Carleton and The Raintree hike at Mt. Charleston with Jen Desert Trumpet
Carol during this presentation at the Visitor will take you to an old Bristlecone Pine, and Editor
Center. Ongoing from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.. give great views of the Spring Mountains. Barbara Wolin
No sign-up required. Moderate, 6 miles, 1100-ft gain. Contributing Writers
Sat. 7, “Features & Fun Power Point” Tues. 17, “Moenkopi to Fee Booth”
- Start your hiking day off with a Power point - Start your morning with Janis with a short Louis C. Kleber
Barbara Wolin
overview with Bob showing a number of hike including a portion of the Moenkopi H. Dan Wray
the plant, animal and scenic highlights trail, and enjoy great views of Red Rock.
and fun-to-do things at Red Rock. No Easy, 1.1/4 miles. Publishers
Norm Kresge
sign-up required. Thurs. 19, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing at Barbara Wolin
Sun. 8, “Mack Canyon” - Join Car- the Visitor Center, 9:00 - 11:00 AM.) - Join
leton and Carol for a hike up an old road Janis at Red Rock for some interesting facts Administrative Assistant
that is still used to the high point where about Nevada’s State Reptile, the Desert Phyllis Lisi
we’ll climb a short hill for great views of the Tortoise. No sign-up required. Second Violinist
Sheep Mountains and some dry lake beds. Sat. 21, “Reptile Walk About” - Join Norman Wolin
Moderate, 4 miles. Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion into The Desert Trumpet is published month-
Wed. 11, “Moenkopi Morning” - Join the world of reptiles. Join him while braving ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
Janis for an early hike along the Moenkopi Trail the herpetological primeval world of nature, opinions and points of view expressed by
and enjoy the views. Easy, 2.25 miles. and observe the real life of snakes, lizards writers are their own and do not necessarily
reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
Sat. 14 & 28, “Corn Creek Spring and tortoises. Moderate, 2 mi articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of
Walk” - Corn Creek Spring feeds three Sat. 21, “Red Rock Canyon’s Springs” each month by calling 515-5350. If you are
ponds at this headquarters of the Desert - This drive/hike combo with Bob will focus interested in becoming part of the Desert
Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
National Wildlife Refuge. It is a major bird on the geology, wildflowers and animals oc- forrcnews@cox.net
watching area and is prime habitat for curring at some of Red Rock’s springs. The
FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
aquatic and land plants and animals. Join springs we visit will be determined one week organization dedicated solely to the welfare
Bob during the morning to observe all these in advance so that we can see the greatest of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
creatures in a surprising setting, and learn variety of features. Easy, 3 miles. vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
about the history and future of the area. Sun. 22, “Cathedral Rock” - Hike to and funding for projects including envi-
ronmental education, teacher workshops,
Easy, 1/2 mile. the top of Cathedral Rock with Carol and natural resource protection, cultural resource
Sat. 14, “Wild Horses and Burros- Carleton for great views and a good work- monitoring, hike programs and other services.
Living Legends of the West” (On-going out while gaining 1000 feet in elevation. Annual individual membership is $25.00.
General meetings are held four times a
at the Visitor Center from 10:00 AM - Moderate, 3 miles. year; Board meetings are held on the second
1:00 PM.) – Meet and learn about the living Mon. 23, “Monday on the Mount” - On Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center
legends of the West and how you can help this hike to Stanley B Springs with Jen, you unless otherwise posted. Messages may
be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.
protect them. will have great views of Mummy Mountain friendsofredrockcanyon.org
An audio vi- and Cockscomb Ridge. Easy-moderate, 2.4
sual program miles; 690-ft gain.
will be pre- Wed. 25, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing at the activities, a craft and so much more! Let’s
sented along Visitor Center, 9:00 - 11:00 AM.) - Join Janis become earth friendly!!!
with expe- at Red Rock for some interesting facts about Sun. 29, “Mary Jane Falls”- Enjoy the
r i e n c e d Nevada’s State Reptile, the Desert Tortoise. cool breezes and waterfall with Carol and
a d o p t e r s No sign-up required. Carleton on this 3 mile hike that gains 1040
from the National Wild Horse Assoc. No Thurs. 26, “Canyon Clean-Up” - Join Ja- feet in elevation. Moderate.
sign-up required. nis to help keep Red Rock clean and beautiful! Mon. 30, “Monday on the Mount”
Sun. 15, “Twilight Hike-Lake Mead” We will pick up litter in the canyon. Easy. - Join Jen at Mt. Charleston for a Monday

- Join Carleton and Carol for a twilight hike Fri. 27, “Let’s Go Green Together” hike. We’ll go to a great overlook, walk
along an old railroad supply route as it winds - Come out to Red Rock with your 2-6 year through an aspen grove and through an
its way towards Boulder City. This portion of olds for a fun and interactive program with avalanche chute along the South Loop trail.
the trail is paved and has been incorporated Missy discussing the importance of recy- Moderate-strenuous, 4-6 miles.
into the River Mountain Loop Trail. Moder- cling. Children will learn different simple
ate, 2 - 4 miles. ways to save our planet with hands-on

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