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By Joseph Labie
Recycling is always in the news; now the Bu- in October 2012. The price includes a 4-yard capac-
Recycling
Recycling
reau of Land Management (BLM) and Friends of Red ity bin with weekly pick-up at $59.00 per month.
Rock Canyon (Friends) are doing their part through a The recyclables at the Visitor Center and Admini-
partnered project to recycle plastic bottles, paper and stration Building are collected and taken to the
aluminum items. campground bin by BLM personnel.

In 2012, BLM Ranger Laverne Dickey approached Friends does not receive payment for the recycling
Friends to ask if we were interested in possibly fund- program, but the cost is reasonable and the collec-
ing a recycling project for the Campground and Visi- tion schedule is timely. This is a great service for the
tor Center. Anything concerning conservation always campground; the recycle bin is right at the campers’
attracts our attention, so we asked Laverne to obtain a doorstep.

few quotes. Of course, cost and frequency of pick-up

were important. After we chose a recycling company Through collaboration, BLM and Friends will make
and signed a monthly lease for pick-up at the Red a difference for the environment and protection of
Rock Canyon Campground, the program started the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

On the Road (continued from page 7)

A vintage Model A Ford, looking like it just rolled off
the assembly line, is waiting for our inspection in the
Bonnie Springs parking area as we arrive. I can’t resist
taking a close look at this classic auto since the car and
I were born in the same year. The owner graciously
snapped our picture next to his prized possession.

Our appetite leads us to Bonnie Springs cordial restau-
rant. We love the authentic western atmosphere and the
food and service are outstanding. Be sure to try the corn
fritters; they are so delicious I can make my whole
meal out of them!

When you visit Bonnie Springs, you may even meet The Model A with the Model Ts — Marilyn and Robert Tuvell

Bonnie McGaugh-Levinson, the owner of the ranch. Photo courtesy of owner
Bonnie’s history at the ranch cannot be told in a chapter Springs Ranch is less than 30 minutes from Las Vegas.
about the area. Her story is a whole book! She has en- What a way to spend the morning! We’ve touched both the
dowed beautiful Bonnie Springs Ranch with wild-west beauty and the history of our canyon. We’ve delighted in
entertainment, a restaurant and bar, a year-round resort the food and hospitality of Bonnie and her lovely ranch.
motel, horseback riding, pony rides, shops and muse- But now it’s time to head back to town. We’ll take our

ums and a petting zoo for kids of all ages. Best of all, time, fully refreshed and smiling after our journey on the
the spectacular natural beauty and fun of Bonnie road to Bonnie Springs Ranch.
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