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o provide quality programs, we limit the ○ ○ Flower Power - We only get to see their ○ popular demand! Join Vera and hike the heights.
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number of participants. Program times ○ magnificence once a year, so bring your cam- ○ It’s all about the view. Stren., 5 mi. (+)
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Tvary. Please call 515-5367 between 8:00 ○ era. A free Plants of Red Rock Canyon Guide ○ Mon. 5, “Knolls Trail” - This beautiful trail
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a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for times and reservations. If ○ is included. See many of the native plants in ○ runs along the base of the escarpment and com-
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unable to attend a program, your cancellation ○ bloom and learn about their medicinal uses. (*) ○ bines with Oak Creek and the Arnight Trail.
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is appreciated. Unless otherwise indicated, ○ • Thurs. 1 & 15, Sat. 10 & 24, - A 2 mi. walk. ○ Expect a variety of wildflowers and animal track
all programs meet at the Visitor Center front ○ ○ • Thurs. 8, 22 & 29, - A 3 mi. walk. ○ ○ sightings. Easy, 3 mi. (*)
door. Parents must accompany children on all ○ Fri. 2, “Hike Leader’s Choice” - The Gate- ○ Tues. 6, “A New Approach to Turtlehead”
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programs. You may access hike information on ○ ○ way Canyon shows you the awesome power of ○ - A moderate to strenuous hike to Turtlehead
the RRCIA website at ○ water, which carved this canyon right out of the ○ looping north to a scenic overlook, then back to
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www.redrockcanyonlv.org. Please note: the ○ Aztec Sandstone over geologic time. Some rock ○ ○ Sandstone Quarry. 6 mi. (+)
Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. All ○ ○ scrambling; Mod.-Stren., 6 mi. (*) ○ Wed. 7 & 28, “Moenkopi Morning” -
entry or recreation fees apply. ○ Fri. 2 & Sat. 3, “Creative Canyon Series: ○ ○ Spring into step with Janis as she hikes along
Programs conducted by RRCIA (*), Rang- ○ ○ Photography at Red Rock Canyon” - Join ○ this wonderful trail that has fantastic views and
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ers (#), and volunteers (+). ○ ○ professional photographer Barron Haley to ex- ○ a peaceful breeze. Easy, 2 mi. (*)
○ ○ ○ Fri. 9, “The Calico Tank” - Such a great
○ plore the Conservation Area and some of its
KIDS PROGRAMS ○ nuances with basic camera techniques. Begin- ○ ○ hike! Explore the Calico Hills as we hike up the
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Kid’s Nature Club - Join the club and become ○ ner to advanced amateurs; tips and tricks to ○ middle to reach one of the largest tinajas in Red
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a certified naturalist! Join our naturalist on new ○ ○ better wilderness pictures. Fri. evening, orien- ○ Rock Canyon. An outstanding view of the en-
and exciting expeditions over the course of five ○ ○ tation; Sat., field photographs. Bring camera, ○ ○ tire valley. Mod., 2.5 mi. (*)
(every other) Saturdays. (*) ○ ○ Fri. 9, “Melissa Morning” - Find yourself
○ film; no course charge. Call for reserva- ○
Sat. 3, - This week, paleontology. ○ tions. (*) ○ running around in circles in the morning? In-
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Sat. 17, - This week, archaeology. ○ Fri. 2, “Watch’n Wildlife” - Follow that in- stead of going crazy, enjoy the grandest circle
Red Rock Day Camp - Come to the outdoor trepid path walker, of all, guaranteed to relax you! Stren.,
classroom at Red Rock Canyon. (*) ○ Ranger Jim, as he 11 mi. (#)
Fri. 9, - A nature scavenger hunt. ○ hunts for the crit- Fri. 9, “Birding with a
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Fri. 23, - This time it’s for the birds. ○ ○ ters of Red Rock Ranger” - Join Ranger
Desert Babies - A program for 3 and 4 yr. ○ ○ Canyon. Mod., Jim on a fascinating ex-
cursion into the real life
olds. (#) ○ 3 mi. (#)
○ Fri. 2, “Headed for the of birds. Easy, 2 mi. (#)
Tues. 13, 20 & 27, - Stories, activities, ○
○ Fridge” - Temperatures are heating Sat. 10, “As-
crafts, snack, and lots of fun. Space is limited! ○
up. Let’s run into the Ice Box for a little chill!
○ tronomy Day” (All
○ ○ day, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.) - The Las Vegas Astro-
FAMILY PROGRAMS ○ Why is it cooler? We’ll find out. Mod., 3 mi. (#) ○
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May 1 - July 31, “Diversity Endangered” ○ Sat. 3, “Star-eyed Saturday” (Evening) - ○ Day by sharing telescopes with solar filters to
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- A traveling exhibit that examines the causes, ○ Enjoy a multitude of stars in a moonless sky as ○
○ look at the sun. They will also be answering any
consequences, and potential solutions to the ○ we spin tales from long ago. Mod - Stren., ○ astronomy questions you have. (#,+)
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loss of biological diversity. ○ ○ 6 mi. (#) ○ Sat. 10, “An Evening Under the Stars” -
Tuesdays all month: ‘Cactus Jack’ Ryan ○ Sun. 4, “Exploring the Endless Trail” - ○ ○ The Las Vegas Astronomical Society will
(9 a.m. - noon) will give 15-20 min. programs ○ ○ Start your Mt. Charleston season at the lower ○ ○ present a slide show and share their telescopes.
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on a wide variety of topics related to Red Rock ○ levels (5600-7500 ft.). Jack will take you well ○ Come and view the night sky! No sign-up nec-
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Canyon. (+) ○ into a juniper woodland. Mod., 6 mi. (+) ○ essary. Gates close at 8:30 p.m. (#,+)
Wednesdays all month: “You’re gonna eat ○ Sun. 4 & Sat. 31, “Strolling in the Can- ○ Sun. 11, “Nature’s Detectives” - Children
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what?” (11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 15-20 min. inter- ○ yon” - A nice easy walk in the Canyon. Explore, ○ and parents will become detectives who go on
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vals) - Hundreds of generations of Native ○ chat and have fun learning some of the ○ a hike and search to find the wonders hidden in
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Peoples have made use of dozens of different ○ Canyon’s secrets as we travel into her ancient ○ ○ out amazing desert! Easy, 2 mi. (*)
plants for food and medicine. Walk and ○ past. For the “young at heart” and those not up ○ ○ Mon. 12, “Keystone Thrust +” - Learn
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talk about wildflowers, plants and their ○ to the challenges of hiking. (*) ○ about and see the thrust fault that gives Red
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ethnobotanical uses. No sign-up needed.(*) Sun. 4, “Turtlehead Again” - Back by Rock some of its unique features and discover
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