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SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the of a difference does water make? You be the events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
number of participants. Program times judge as we hike around the Knoll and into the Fri. 12, Road Trip: “Christmas Tree
Tvary. Please call 515-5367 between 8:00 canyon, passing various plant communities; Pass” - Spirit Mt. and the surrounding can-
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for times and reservations. If Mod-Stren., 6 mi. (#) yons are sacred grounds for the Yuman Tribes
unable to attend a program, your cancellation Fri. 5, “Hike Leader’s Choice” - Join the of the lower Colorado River. The Yuman believe
is appreciated. Unless otherwise indicated, staff for a brand new adventure to Rainbow this Mt. is the spiritual birthplace of their tribe.
all programs meet at the Visitor Center front Springs. We’ll be hiking on the backside of the Join us and explore the past. Bring a quote,
door. Parents must accompany children on all Spring Mt. Range, discovering new views of Red poem, or short story to share at lunch; Mod.,
programs. You may access hike Rock. Bring a quote, poem, or short story to 3 mi. (*)
information on the RRCIA website at share at lunch; Mod.-Stren., 5 mi. (*) Sat./Sun. 13 & 14, “Night Under the Stars
www.redrockcanyonlv.org. Please note: the Sat.6, “Blast into the Past” - Join Mel- 101”: - A little hiking, a little feasting, a little
Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. All issa for a look at a glorious canyon through the laughter all rolled up equal one fantastic night
entry or recreation fees apply. eyes of those who were here before us; share spent in the beauty of Red Rock Canyon. Camp-
Programs conducted by RRCIA (*), Rang- 4X4 rides; Mod. 3 mi. (#) ing with Leave No Trace Principles. (+)
ers (#), and volunteers (+). Sat.6, “Willow Walks and Talks” - Enjoy Sat. 13, “Strolling in the Canyon” - Ex-
a beautiful summer morning with a naturalist plore, chat, and have fun learning some of the
KIDS PROGRAMS as we walk and talk about Red Rock Canyon; Canyon’s secrets as we travel into her ancient
Desert Babies - A program for 3 and 4 yr. Easy, 2 mi. (*) past. For the “young at heart” and those not up
olds. (#) Sun. 7, “Morning Meditations” - You to the challenges of hiking. (*)
n Tues. 2 & 30; Wed. 10 & 24, - Stories, bring the coffee. We’ll ex- Sat. 13 & Thurs. 25,
activities, crafts, snack, and lots of fun. Call plore the histories and “Exploring Pine Creek” -
early, space is limited! mysteries while enjoying Hike one of Red Rock’s nic-
Coyote Kids - (All ages; Ongoing, noon - the peaceful beauty of this est trails and discover an
2 p.m.) (*) canyon; Easy-Mod., old homestead in the
n Sat. 6, - Kids are invited to the Visitor 3 mi. (*) desert; Easy, 3 mi. (*)
Center for fun interactive environmental learn- Sun. 7, “Horse Sun. 14, “Pace it
ing and crafts related to Red Rock. Springs, Caves and Slow” - Think you’re not in
Nature Club - Kids, become a part of the CLUB. Views” - At Mt. Charles- shape? Maybe the ol’ joints
Journey with us on our exciting adventures as ton, Trail Canyon and the just need to take it a bit
we discover, learn, and explore our amazing North Loop provide all easier! This hike’s for
desert! (*) these, plus commentary you—we’ll take it easy and
n Sat. 27, “Leave No Trace Principles” from Jack; Mod.-Stren. pace it slow; Easy-Mod.,
1100ft. (+) 3 mi. (*)
FAMILY PROGRAMS Tues. 9, “Exploratory to Cathedral Rock” Sun. 14, “Bighorn Sheep Talks” (Ongo-
Tuesdays all month: ‘Cactus Jack’ Ryan - Join Peppe for a day of exploring along the ing, noon - 2 p.m.) - Learn about the well-
(9 a.m. - noon) will give 15-20 min. programs trail to the pinnacle of Mt. Charleston’s Cathe- adapted bighorn, one of the biggest mammals
on a wide variety of topics related to Red Rock dral Rock; Easy, 3 mi. (+) that can occasionally be seen in the Red Rock
Canyon. (+) Wed. 10 & 24, Creative Canyon Series: Conservation Area. (*)
Tues. 2, “Journey to the Bottom of the “Sunrise Yoga” - Join us for incredible Yoga Sun. 14 & 28, Creative Canyon Series:
Sea” - Journey to a limestone ridge that has under the Big Sky with Melanie Paulk- “Big Sky Yoga and Walking Program” with
sea fossils galore. Learn about Red Rock Abderrahman. Experience a reflective Melanie Paulk Abderraham - Breath awareness
Canyon’s geological transition from a shallow connection to Red Rock Canyon. Course fills exercises, developmental warm-ups, a com-
ocean to the desert we see before us; Easy, up quickly. (*) bined yoga practice and walk. Learn to be
2.5 mi. (*) Thursday September 11, 2003 (Ongoing, present in the moment, experience meditation
Wed. 3, “Water Magic” - Explore one of 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.) - Please join the Bureau in movement. Course fills up quickly. (*)
Red Rock Canyon’s unique backcountry trails. of Land Management, the Red Rock Canyon Tues. 16, “Petroglyphs Galore” - Hike
We’ll examine diverse vegetation and enjoy the Interpretive Assn., and Friends of Red Rock this trail to beautiful springs, amazing Shinarup
ephemeral spring; Mod., 4 mi. (*) Canyon at Red Rock’s memorial dedication site conglomerate formations, and lots of awesome
Thurs. 4, “Enter the Canyon” - How much at the Visitor Center for reflection on the tragic petroglyphs; Easy-Mod., 4 mi. (*)

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