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o provide quality programs, we ○ VISITOR CENTER PROGRAMS ○ Rock’s wildflowers, moderate, 3-3.5 mi. (#)
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limit the number of participants. ○ (family) ○ Sundays, April 7, 28, “Easy Strolling”
T Program times vary. Please call ○ ○ Tuesdays all month, “Cactus Jack” ○ ○ - No major hike! Just an easy stroll in the
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363-1921 between 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ○ Ryan will give 15-20 min. programs on a ○ park with Vicki. Enjoy the outdoors
for times and reservations. If unable to at- ○ wide variety of topics related to Red Rock ○ ○ and learn about Red Rock Canyon.
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tend a program, your cancellation is appre- ○ Canyon, 9 a.m.- 12:00 a.m. (+) ○ ○ Less than a mile . . . easy. (*)
ciated. You may access hike infor- ○ ○ Saturdays, April 6, 20, 27, Campfire ○ Sundays, April 7, 14, 21, 28, “High
mation on the Red Rock Canyon ○ Star Gazing - Join Noon Hikes” - Join Eliza-
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Interpretive Assn. (RRCIA)Website ○ Ranger Brian at Red beth at the crack of noon to
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at www.redrockcanyonlv.org. ○ Rock’s campground for enjoy great views! Sleep in
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Parents must accompany children on ○ a campfire program and and we will see you there;
all programs. For all hikes day and ○ stargazing. Call for moderate 2 - 5 mi. (*)
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evening, each participant should have ○ start time. RSVP. (#) Monday, April 8, “Bird
adequate water. Sun screen, a snack, and ○ ○ Saturday, April 13, Watching” - With official
a hat are recommended. Sign-up begins ○ ○ The Las Vegas Astro- spring here, let’s see how
March 26. Programs conducted by RRCIA ○ ○ nomical Society will many birds we can ID at
(*), Rangers (#), and volunteers (+). ○ present a slide pro- Wheeler Springs; easy, 1.5
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KIDS PROGRAMS ○ Society will have their Tuesday, April 9, “Through
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Tuesdays all month, “Desert Babies,” ○ ○ telescopes set up for an Artist’s Eye, I” - The
10 - 11 a.m. - Join Ranger Kate with your ○ celestial viewing, basic art hike is back by
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preschooler at the Visitor Center for ○ 8 - 11 p.m. (+) popular demand. Experience
storytelling, crafts, and a snack. RSVP. (#) ○ Monday, April 15,
○ with Martha the beautiful
Sundays, April 7 & 21, “Storytelling “Trail Talk,” 11 a.m. shapes, colors, and textures
in the Canyon,” 10 a.m. - noon - Join - noon - Join Ranger
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Vicki at the Willow Springs Picnic Area ○ Gina in the Friends Bring your sketch pad, pens
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for American Indian folklore. Bring a pic- ○ Room for short pre- ○ or pencils and journal; easy, 2 mi. (+)
nic lunch. RSVP. (*) ○ sentations on all the wonderful trails in Red ○ Thursday, April 11, “Calico Loop” -
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Two Fridays a month (bring a picnic ○ Rock. (#) ○ ○
○ Join Athena on this moderate 2 mi. loop
lunch) “Red Rock Day Camp,” 10 a.m. - ○ Saturday, April 20, “Night Wings” - ○
○ from the Visitor Center to the Calicos and
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2 p.m., April 5 - On this unique children’s ○ Come out and view the spring skies over ○ back. (*)
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program, hike in and around the Calico’s ○ Red Rock. Watch the bats come to the ○ Friday, April 12, “Freaky Friday” 6 -
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and learn about the life cycle of an owl. ○ ○ White Rock Spring to drink. RSVP. (#) ○ ○ 8 p.m. - Shhh! Listen as the moon rises to
Return to the Visitor Center for lunch and ○ ○
○ the night sounds of the desert; easy,
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a craft project; April 19 - Hike in and ○ GROUP HIKES (family/adults) ○ ○ 3 mi. (+)
○ Monday, April 1, “Ice Box Canyon”-
around Red Springs learning about a day ○ ○ Monday, April 15, “Wildlife Watch”
○ A favorite for many. Join Athena for some ○
in the life of a desert tortoise; complete a ○ - Join Athena on Dale’s Trail and keep an
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○ awesome rock scrambling in this cool can-
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craft. (*) ○ eye out for wildlife; moderate, 4- 5 mi. (*)
○ yon; moderately strenuous, 3 mi. (*) ○
Every Saturday (bring a picnic lunch) ○ ○ Wednesday, April 17, “Time Keepers”
○ Wednesday, April 3, “Grapevine
“Coyote Kids” 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., April 6 ○ Spring” - Discover with Athena some great ○ ○ - Join Athena on a fossil expedition into
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- A family outing. Together we will hike, ○ petroglyph panels; moderate, 3-4 mi. (*) ○ Fossil Canyon; moderately strenuous,
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picnic and complete a project. This time ○ ○ Thursday, April 4, “Exploring Oak ○ ○ 4 mi. (*)
○ Thursday, April 18, “Favorites” - Join
become a Jr. Ranger; April 13 & 20 - Chil- ○ Creek” - Join Janis and look for tracks in ○ ○
dren, parents and naturalists setting out to ○ the sand. Discover pond life and enjoy the ○ Janis and discover or re-visit the beauty of
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hike and learn about Red Rock; April 27 - ○ beauty; moderate, 2 mi. (*) ○ Pine Creek; easy, 2.9 mi. (*)
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Children and parents of all ages are invited ○ Sundays, April 7, 21, “Wildflower ○ Sunday, April 21, “Search for Spring”
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to join the staff for a fun hike and creative ○ Walk” - Join Ranger Kate on Pine Creek ○ - Search with Melissa for new beginnings
project. (*) and Dale’s Trail to see and learn about Red and the majesty of spring on 3 trails com-
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