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In this issue...

ou can find out about a popular and often Kristi Weeks has you covered on page 14.
Yoverlooked Red Rock trail that was named
for running water… Not a usual occurrence at the Did you see the reward notice below? Well,
Rock unless we’re under a flash flood watch. Read we’re sick and tired of seeing graffiti at the Rock
Norm Kresge’s article on page 5. and we’re putting our money where our heart is:
Report graffiti and be eligible for a reward of up
You can also learn more about a great partner- to $3,000. Read the specifics at https://friendsre-
ship we’ve forged with the Las Vegas Metro drock.org/graffiti-vandalism
Police’s “Police Athletic League” (PAL) program
and the Summerlin Rotary Foundation to bring Volunteers can change everything. Did you
at-risk youth to the Rock for some pretty neat know that Friends members are incredible? It’s
Outdoor Adventures. This is a great program with true. Members have given more than 28,000 hours
unlimited potential, and you can read more about of their lives, valued at more than $705,000.00,
it on page 8. for the preservation and protection of Red Rock
Canyon. And that’s just in the past year. You guys
Did you help or participate in the Great Basin really Rock! See what happened at our latest
Institute’s traffic and visitor survey? Chad Kooistra celebrations of volunteer accomplishments on
of GBI has provided a great preliminary overview page 12.
of your efforts. Read more on page 12.
Thank you! Hope to see you at the Rock.
Interested in the National Public Lands Day or
Make a Difference Day events at the Rock?
Pat Williams