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DECEMBER PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the Thurs. 4, “A Desert Homestead” - Hike to creepy crawlies and flowering fauna can be found
number of participants. Program times the remains of a desert homestead and discover on this 3-4 mi. family hike with Ranger Kate. Put
Tvary. Please call 515-5367 between 8:00 the history of this gorgeous meadow while search- the babies in a backpack, tots on the trail, and
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for times and reservations. If un- ing for water in the nearby creek; Easy, 3 mi. (*) snacks for both; Easy, 2 mi. (#)
able to attend a program, your cancellation is Fri. 5, “Hike Leader’s Choice” - Nominated Fri. 12, “Field Trip: Bitter Springs” - The
appreciated. Unless otherwise indicated, all pro- to the National Register of Historic Places, this Bitter Springs Trail Scenic Byway traverses an
grams meet at the Visitor Center front door. section of the 30 miles of railroads and tunnels outback section of the rugged Muddy Mountains.
Parents must accompany children on all pro- connected Boulder City with the facilities needed We’ll combine a 4X4 excursion with hiking, rock
grams. Please note: the Conservation Area is a to build Hoover Dam. Take a hike and get a art exploration, wildlife viewing, and naturalist talk;
Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation fees glimpse of Nevada’s interesting history; Mod., Mod., 3 mi. (*)
apply. 6 mi. (*) Fri. 12, “Bucks, Lambs, and Ewes” - A
Programs conducted by RRCIA (*), Rangers Fri. 5, “Bucks, Lambs, and Ewes” - Join “crafty” hike for the birds. What’s the best thing
(#), and volunteers (+). Melissa on a “crafty” hike for the entire family. Dis- about birding? Trying to be the bird! Join Melissa
cover a secret or two about the Native Americans for a fun family adventure; Easy, 1 mi. (#)
KIDS PROGRAMS while creating your own artifact; Easy, 2 mi. (#) Sat. 13 “Fun for the Family” - Meet for a
Desert Babies - A program for 3 and 4 yr. Sat. 6, “Exploring Oak Creek Wash” - We’ll fun interactive program about desert ecology
olds. Call early, space is limited! (#) follow normally dry Oak Creek Wash from Potato geared towards the whole family. Dress in layers;
n Wed. 3 & 17; Tues. 9, Stories, activi- Knoll to the old campground on this 3 mi. creek Easy. (*)
ties, crafts, snack, and lots of fun. bed hike watching for wildlife and enjoying the Sat. 13, “Autumn at Ash Creek Meadow” -
Coyote Kids - Visitor Center, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. rocks; Mod. (#) Visit a unique desert meadow within Red Rock
For kids of all ages; (*) Sun. 7, “Legends of Red Rock” - Join Linda and discover the dramatic changes that affect
n Thurs. 11, Ongoing interactive learning at historic Wheeler Camp Spring to hear Native desert plants and animals; Mod., 3 mi. (*)
stations and craft opportunities. American legends tradi- Sat. 13, “Basket Weaving Demonstration”
Winter Storytelling at Red Rock - Special tionally told only in autumn (Ongoing, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) - Join
program. (#) months, Easy, 1 mi. (*) artist Mark Vranesh to experience this
n Sat. 20, - Stories read by members of Sun. 7, “Mammals of unique opportunity to observe a func-
the Clark County Library “Web on Wheels” staff Red Rock” (Ongoing, tion so necessary to daily life as it was
with the help of puppets. Winter-themed craft for noon - 2 p.m.) - Talks performed hundreds of years ago. (*)
the kids afterwards; RSVP. about some of the well Sat. 13, “Up to the La Madre
adapted desert mammals Saddle” - Hike to the saddle where
FAMILY PROGRAMS that inhabit the Conserva- we’ll stop for a snack. We’ll discuss
Tuesdays all month: ‘Cactus Jack’ Ryan tion Area. (*) archaeology, geology, and history of
(9 a.m. - noon) will give 15-20 min. programs on Sun. 7, “Big Sky the Canyon; Mod. 2.25 mi. (+)
a wide variety of topics related to Red Rock Can- Yoga” - Tune up your Sun. 14, “Exploring Icebox” -
yon. (+) mind, body and spirit with a certified Yoga instruc- Hike into this cool canyon searching for bighorn
Mon. 1, “Cat of One Color” - Powerful and tor. You’ll be warming up, walking, learning Yoga sheep and other wildlife on the way to a seasonal
elusive, this magnificent wild cat is often misun- breathing exercises and basic postures. Program waterfall; Mod., 3 mi. (*)
derstood, yet revered. Trek through mountain lion fills up fast, reserve early. (*) Sun. 14, “Thru Calico Pass and all that” -
country and we’ll de-mystify this mighty mammal’s Mon. 8, “Exploring Calico Hills” - Take a Come with Jack from Red Springs to rock
life history; Mod., 6 mi. (*) trek into the awesome Aztec sandstone hills. Learn scramble up Calico Pass, then descend to Calico
Tues. 2, “Discover Ice Box” - Only Peppe how years of geological processes cemented 2, loop to the south past a table of petroglyphs
could lead the way on this rock scrambling ad- these ancient dunes. Rock scrambling; and back to Red Springs; Mod., 5 mi. (+)
venture into the heart of Ice Box Canyon; Mod., 3 mi. (*)
Sun. 14, “Wildfire” - Red Rock’s own fire
Mod.-Stren., 4 mi. (+) Wed. 10, “Wild Wanderings” - Explore this
ecology trail helps visitors and land managers
Wed. 3, “Time Keepers” - Layers of rock moderate 3 mi. loop for great animal tracks that
reveal the secrets of the past. Search for ancient are often found in the sandy erosion of the es- learn about the positive and negative effects of
shells, corals, and sponges on this treasure chest carpment. (*) wildfires; Easy, 2 mi. (*)
trail of fossils; Easy, 2 mi. (*) Thurs. 11, “Thursday Thrill” - The winter Mon. 15, “Indian Rock Art” - Petroglyphs
Thurs. 4, “Owls of Red Rock” (Ongoing, wash is a rock scrambling extravaganza within a galore can be found in and around the fallen
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) - A presentation of the wise and silent ecosystem waiting for spring; Stren. ++, boulders of this gorgeous spring area. Bring the
grand great horned owl. Discover how it hunts and 6 mi. (*) camera. Easy-Mod., 4 mi. (*)
what it eats. (*) Fri. 12, “Date with Kate” - Let’s see what Tues. 16, “Pine Creek, Plus” - Follow the
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