Out There
May 15, 2011 - 1:03 am
HIKES
Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, a moderate, 2½-mile hike to Red Spring Fault. Also Monday, a moderate, 4-mile full moon hike at the Muffins. Bring a flashlight. Also Monday, an easy, 2-mile birding hike. Bringbinoculars, camera and a birding field guide. On Wednesday, a moderate, 3-mile hike at Pine Creek. Also Wednesday, a moderate, 3-mile hike with some scrambling at Calico Tanks. On Saturday, a strenuous, 11-mile hike at Hidden Forest. High-clearance vehicles needed to reach trailhead. On May 22, a strenuous, 3-mile hike at Calico Hills (515-5367).
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, contact 228-0773, or the club's website: www. aroundthebendfriends.com.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Red Rock Canyon: On May 22, a table-top presentation in the visitors center on predators of Red Rock (515-5267).
Archaeo-Nevada Society along with the Bureau of Land Management invites volunteers to help with Red Rock Conservation projects. Visit www.archaeonevada.org.