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o provide quality programs, we limit ○ American Rock Art, then go on a hiking and ○ ○ Sun. 10, “Ancient Art II: Pictographs
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the number of participants. Program ○ searching adventure. Special Guest Nancy ○ and Petroglyphs” - A hike mixed in with a
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Ttimes vary. Please call 363-1922 be- ○ Weir, Southern Nevada Rock Art ○ 4X4 trek . . . what could be better? Mod.,
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tween 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for times and ○ Enthusiasts. ○ 3 mi. (*)
reservations. If unable to attend a program, ○ ○ Sun. 24, “Storytelling in the Canyon” ○ ○ Sun. 10, “Desert Art and
Your cancellation is apprreciated. Unless ○ (Ages 4-12) - Enjoy the tales of long ago in ○ Journalling” - This is a basic instructional
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otherwise indicated, all programs meet at ○ Native American Folklore. Make a fun craft. ○ ○ art hike. Experience with Martha the beauti-
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the Visitor Center front door. Parents must ○ Easy. (*) ○ ful shapes, colors, and textures of the desert
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accompany children at all times. You may ○ ○ landscape. Bring your sketch pad, pens or
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access hike information on the RRCIA ○ FAMILY PROGRAMS ○ pencils and journal. Easy, 2 mi. (+)
website at www.redrockcanyonlv.org. ○ ○ Tuesdays all month: “Cactus Jack” ○ ○ Mon. 11, “Wild Mountain” (Mt.
○ Ryan (9 a.m.-noon) will give 15-20 min. Pro- ○ Charleston) - Chipmunks to wild horses,
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Programs conducted by RRCIA (*), Rang- ○ grams on a wide variety of topics related to ○ ○ coyotes to mule deer you never know what
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ers (#), and Friends volunteers (+). ○ Red Rock Canyon. (+) ○ you might see on the Bristlecone Trail. Dress
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Fri. 1, “Hike Leader’s Choice” - A 4X4 ○ in layers; Mod., 6 mi.(*)
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MOSTLY KIDS ○ trek /A beautiful canyon /Rock scrambling, ○ Wed. 13 & 27, “Tort Talks” (On-go-
Desert Babies (Ages 3-4) Visitor ○ with Janis and Melissa to guide you into ○ ing 9 a.m. - noon, Visitor Center) - Learn
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Center: ○ Black Velvet Canyon. About 3 mi., Mod.- ○ about this unusual creature and its amazing
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Wed. 6 & 27, Tues. 12 & 26, - ○ Stren. (*) ○ adaptation to the Mojave Desert. (*)
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Storytelling, crafts, activities and a snack, lots ○ ○ Sat. 2, “La Madre Springs” - Hike Wed. 13, “Calico Tanks and a View”
of fun. Space is limited! (#) ○ with Ranger Kate on this - Hike to the tinajas in
Red Rock Day Camp - Come to the ○ ○ 3 mile moderate trail. El- the Calicos and learn
outdoor classroom at Red Rock Canyon: (*) ○ evation gain, 400 ft. (#) the bighorn sheep’s
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a Fri. 8, - Red Rock wildlife and the ○ ○ Sat. 2 & Sun.17, secret to survival, then
tracks they make. Make your own tracks. ○ “Strolling in the Can- experience a spec-
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Easy, 1 mi. ○ yon” - A nice, easy, short tacular view. Mod.,
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a Fri. 22, - Make your own petroglyphs. ○ ○ walk in the Canyon. Ex- 2 mi. (*)
Easy, 1.25 mi. ○ plore, chat and have fun Thurs. 14,
Coyote Kids - A different program ○ ○ learning some of the “Paiute Country” -
each week: (*) ○ Canyon’s secrets and Pre-historic kitchens,
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a Sun. 10, - “Project Earth” Learn ○ travel into her ancient pictographs,
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some of the basic principles of “Leave No ○ past. For the young at petroglyphs, a spring
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Trace” and gain an understanding of conser- ○ heart and those not up to and a seasonal water-
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vation. Kids will receive a “Project Earth” ○ the physical challenges of hiking; 1 mi. (*) ○ fall. Lost Creek is a Red Rock oasis. Easy,
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certificate. ○ ○ Sun. 3, “Ancient Art I” - Head out to ○ ○ 2 mi. (*)
a Sat. 16, - “Living Desert” - Kids will ○ Christmas Tree Pass and enjoy a bounty of ○ Thurs. 14, “Owls and Other Birds of
use their natural talents and imagination to ○ Native American Rock Art. Car-pooling. ○ ○ Prey” (On-going 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Visitor
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learn about our amazing living desert. ○ Easy, 1 mi. hike.(*) ○ Center) - Discover the unique hunting and
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a Sat. 23, - “Kid Survival” - Come on a ○ ○ Wed. 6 & 20, “Moenkopi Morning” - ○ ○ eating techniques of Red Rock birds of prey. (*)
hiking adventure and learn the basics of how ○ Hike along this wonderful trail that has ○ ○ Fri. 15, “Pahranagat Expedition” - A
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NOT to get lost! Learn what to do to keep ○ fantastic views and a peaceful breeze. Easy, ○ day trip to the wetlands (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.).
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yourself safe until you are found. Program ○ 2 mi. (*) ○ ○ Car-pool 90 miles north of Las Vegas to the
based on the “Hug a Tree” method of kid ○ ○ Thurs. 7, “Exploring Pine Creek” - ○ Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge to
survival. Easy. ○ Discover this lovely trail with all of its plant ○ ○ watch for wildlife, hike, and do some birding.
a Sat, 30, - “The Ancient Ones” - Kids diversity and a wonderful history of an old ○ ○ Lakes and marshes are a rare sight in this
travel back in time to learn about Native homestead! Mod., 3 mi. (*) ○ part of Nevada. Bring a favorite inspirational

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