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o provide quality programs, we limit the along this wonderful trail that has fantastic ○ ○ tor Center on bats around the world, then take
number of participants. Program times views and a peaceful breeze; Easy, 2 mi. (*) ○ the Scenic Drive to a spring where well watch
Tvary. Please call 515-5367 between 8:00 ○ Thurs. 3, 17; Wed. 23, Tort Talks (On- ○ and listen to them. Dont forget a hat and scarf!
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a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for times and reservations. If ○ ○ going, 10 - 11 a.m.) - Desert Tortoise talks at ○ ○ Easy, 1/2 mi. (#)
unable to attend a program, your cancellation ○ the Visitor Center. Learn about the Nevada ○ Sat. 5, Family Frogs & Toads - A scav-
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is appreciated. Unless otherwise indicated, ○ State reptile and Mojave Desert resident. (*) ○ enger hunt with Ranger Kate for frogs and
all programs meet at the Visitor Center front ○ ○ Thurs. 3, Cathedral Rock - Even if you ○ toads. These creatures enjoy the evening hours
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door. Parents must accompany children on ○ have done this hike before, you know it is a ○ ○ when it is a bit cooler, just like we do; All ages,
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all programs. You may access hike informa- ○ keeper and worth doing again. Its also a great ○ 2-3 mi. (#)
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tion on the RRCIA website at ○ intro hike to Mt. Charleston; Mod. 3 mi. (*) Sun. 6, Picking Your Way on the El-
www.redrockcanyonlv.org. Please note: the ○ ○ derberry - A lovely shaded trail
Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. All ○ ○ to one of the few mines on Mt.
entry or recreation fees apply. ○ Charleston; then a pause while
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Programs conducted by RRCIA (*), Rang- ○ Jack tells about the mine; then
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ers (#), and volunteers (+). ○ bushwhacking; Easy-Mod. 5 mi. (+)
Sun. 6 & Sat. 19, Strolling
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KIDS PROGRAMS ○ ○ in the Canyon - Explore, chat,
Desert Babies - A program for 3 and 4 yr. ○ and have fun learning some of the
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olds. (#) ○ Canyons secrets as we travel into
i Wed. 2,16 & 30, - Stories, activities, crafts, ○ ○ her ancient past. For the young at
snack, and lots of fun. Call early! Space is lim- ○ ○ heart and those not up to the chal-
ited! ○ ○ lenges of hiking. (*)
Red Rock Day Camp - Come to the outdoor ○ Mon. 7, Pine Creek and Be-
○ yond - Pine Creek shows off Red
classroom at Red Rock Canyon. (*) ○
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Fri. 4, Leapin Lizards ○ ○ Rock Canyons incredible diversity
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Fri. 18, Curious Coyotes ○ ○ Thurs. 3, 10 & 31, Majestical Mornings ○ ○ and if we hike beyond the meadow, we begin
Coyote Kids - (Ongoing, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; ○ ○ - The awesome magic of the mornings, the ○ ○ to understand why; Easy-Mod. 3 mi. (*)
all ages) (*) ○ sweet songs of our friends in flight greet us as ○ Tues. 8, Discovery Beyond Fletcher
i Sat. 5, & Sun 20, - Kids of all ages are ○ we welcome a new day. Join Melissa on her ○ ○ (Evening) - Follow Pepe to Fletcher Canyon
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invited to the Visitor Center for fun interactive ○ Thursday series to embrace the dawning of a ○ ○ and rock scramble to some incredible vistas;
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environmental learning and crafts related to ○ ○ new day; Mod., First Creek, 2.5 mi. (#) ○ Mod., 5 mi. (+)
Red Rock. ○ ○ Fri. 4, Happy Birthday America! (10 ○ ○ Thurs. 10, Critter Watch - Follow
Natures Detectives (*) ○ a.m. - 2 p.m.) - Come and celebrate! Bring the ○ ○ Ranger Jim as he hunts for the critters in the
i Sun. 13, - Kids and parents will become ○ kids to make ice cream in a bag and enjoy ○ wilds of Red Rock; Mod. 2.5 mi. (#)
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detectives who go on a hike and search to find ○ ○ other birthday crafts. (#*) ○ ○ Thurs. 10 & 24, Grab Bag (Ongoing,
the wonders hidden in our amazing desert; ○ ○ Fri. 4, Brownstone Canyon - A 4X4 trek ○ ○ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) - Walks and talks around the
Easy, 2 mi. ○ to this awesome canyon and the ancient past; ○ Visitor Center on various related natural his-
○ Explore bighorn sheep water caches, examine ○ ○ tory topics. (*)
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FAMILY PROGRAMS ○ Indian rock art, and rock scramble to the back- ○ ○ Fri. 11, Hike Leaders Choice: The
○ side; Mod-Stren., 4 mi. (#) ○ Backside - The backside of the Spring Mt.
Through July 31, Diversity Endangered ○ ○
○ Fri. 4, Freaky Friday (Evening) - Get ○ Range and Red Rock Canyon offers a surprise
traveling exhibit at the Visitor Center. ○
○ away from all the craziness and join Melissa ○ in equal landscape. Hike the Rainbow Springs
Tuesdays all month: Cactus Jack Ryan ○ for a relaxing evening spent with new and old ○ Trail and enjoy ponderosa, juniper, sheer drop-
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(9 a.m. - noon) will give 15-20 min. programs ○ friends under the stars. Whats freaky about it? ○ ○ offs, and a plateau of ancient Aztec sandstone.
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on a wide variety of topics related to Red Rock ○ A picnic at night! Mod., 4 mi. (#) ○ ○ Bring a poem, quote, or short essay to share at
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Canyon. (+) ○ Sat. 5, Batty about Bats - Ever seen a ○ ○ lunch; Mod., 5 mi. (*)
Wed. 2 & 16, Moenkopi Morning ○ - ○ bat close up or heard one as it is flying after an ○ ○ Fri. 11, Moon over Mt. Charleston -
Greet summer early with Janis as she hikes ○ insect? Join us for a slide program in the Visi- See the moon above Las Vegas from a spec-
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