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August 2, 2009 - 9:00 pm
 

HIKES

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, a moderate, four-mile hike will head up the wild horse and burro trail through a well-used area on path, rock and some steep sections. Wednesday there will be a four-mile hike into Fletcher Canyon.

Around the Bend Friends: This group of people over 50, interested in hiking and related social activities, plans a three- to four-hour moderate hike each Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. To learn more about the group and the meeting place for the hike, call 228-0773, or visit the club's Web site: www. aroundthebendfriends.com.

BIKES

Red Rock Canyon: On Sunday, there will be an introductory mountain bike ride starting from the late night parking lot. The six mile single-track will be a great way to start a new sport or dust off an old frame. Helmets are required. Beginner-intermediate.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon: Wednesday will be Reading at the Rock, where visitors can learn about the plants and animals of the Mojave Desert. Children ages 3-5 will be given a chance to discuss and draw a picture about what they have learned. On Friday, children ages 2-6 can participate in an interactive program about the desert tortoise.

Archaeo-Nevada Society along with the Bureau of Land Management invites volunteers to help with Red Rock Conservation projects. Visit www.archaeonevada.org.

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