OUT THERE

HIKES

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Monday at the Rock: A moderate four-mile hike Monday up to Mount Charleston at Fletcher Canyon (515-5367).

Red Rock Canyon, Harris Peak: Strenuous five-mile, partial off-trail route, hike Friday with an 1,800-foot gain. (515-5367).

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, New Moon: Meet at the tour gate Friday at 7:45 p.m. for a two-hour hike with some bouldering at Sandstone Canyon. Arrive 15 minutes early, as the park gates close when the hike starts. No dogs or children under 12 years old allowed (875-4141).

Red Rock Canyon, Calico Tank: An early three-mile moderate hike Friday (515-5367).

Red Rock Canyon, Mummy's Nose: Saturday, a strenuous seven-mile, approximately six-hour hike (515-5367).

Around the Bend Friends: This group of people, 50 years and over, interested in hiking and related social activities will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Santa Fe Casino, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, South Parking Garage, on the left of Level 3, for a moderate three-hour hike at Mount Charleston (642-2285).

Red Rock Canyon, White Rock Loop: Moderate six-mile hike Saturday (515-5367).

Red Rock Canyon, Corn Creek Spring: Saturday, an easy one-half-mile walk (515-5367).

Red Rock Canyon, Trail Canyon: A strenuous four and one-half-mile hike June 17 with a 1,600-foot gain (515-5367).

Sierra Club: The Southern Nevada Group are accepting reservations for a 28-mile backpack hike, with some additional day hiking miles, from Coyote Gulch to the Grand Staircase National Monument, June 29 to July 4. E-mail: hardyhikers@juno.com or call 875-4549.

BIKES

Bagel Ride: Leave from Aspen Creek Cycling, 1550 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Wednesday at 7 a.m., for a 22-mile ride. For more information, visit www.greenvalleycyclists.org or e-mail: topgolf@aol.com.

Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club: A 6:15 a.m. moderate to fast 15-20 mile, leader in front/leader sweeps, road ride is scheduled on Wednesday through Desert Shores, Sun City and Summerlin. Meet at the NuVision Cyclery on West Lake Mead Boulevard between Rampart Boulevard and Scholar Lane. (228-1333). There will be a 30-plus mile, moderate and hilly, ride on Wednesday and Thursday at 8 a.m., and a 30 to 50-plus mile long grade ride on Saturday at 8 a.m. Meet behind Starbucks on West Charleston Boulevard and Town Center Drive. (873-6256). Also, an easy ride of 25 to 35 miles of flat land on June 17 at 8 a.m. Meet at Einstein Brothers Bagels, 8400 Cheyenne Ave. (407-3077).

BARTA: A group of basin and range trail advocates meet Saturday at 9 a.m. to develop, protect and maintain trails, educate users on trail usage, sponsor a chapter of the National Mountain Bike Patrol and have noncompetitive events. Visit www.barta-nv.com; E-mail: bikes4four@cox.net; or call 837-6522.

Green Valley Cyclists: Meet at 7 a.m. Saturday and June 17 in the Brooklyn Bagel parking lot, near the corner of Green Valley Parkway and Pebble Road in Henderson. For more information, visit www.greenvalleycyclists.org or call 501-9771.

The Grand Tour: Rides from a double metric century to a quadruple century June 23 starting in Malibu, Calif. Contact: www.LAWheelmen.org or e-mail m.j.grove@att.net.

Nevada Ultramarathon Bicycling Society: Team forming for the Hoodoo 500 in St. George, Utah, on Sept. 15-17. If interested, e-mail: kbcostin2@cox.net, or visit: www.planetultra.com/Hoodoo500/index.htm.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon, General Introduction: Learn about the canyon's natural and cultural history, places to see and things to do at this ongoing program, Monday from 9-11 a.m. No sign-up required (515-5367).

Fishing Clinic: Nevada Department of Wildlife will accept applications Monday for the 7-8:30 p.m. June 21 Beginners Fly Tying class at the NDOW office, 4747 W. Vegas Drive, and the 9 a.m. until noon Men's Father's Day Class on June 23 at Floyd Lamb State Park, 9200 Tule Springs Road. (486-5127, Ext. 3503).

Red Rock Canyon, Future Naturalists No. 1: Tuesday, children ages 2 to 5 can look at wildlife up close, hear stories and make a craft. Limited space (515-5367).

Las Vegas Astronomical Society: Grand Canyon star party Thursday through Saturday. Visit: www.lvastronomy.com, or call 561-7469.

Astronomical Society of Nevada-Las Vegas: Public star party Saturday at Cold Creek. Visit: vegas.astronomynv.org.

Cathedral Gorge State Park: A stargazing program Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Campground. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a flashlight. Visit cathedralgorge_vc@lcturbonet.com or call (775) 728-4460.

Las Vegas Astronomical Society: Dark-sky observation at Cold Creek Saturday. Pre-registration required. Visit: www.lvastronomy.com or call 561-7469.

Hunter Education Class: Nevada Department of Wildlife is accepting applications for two classes, Saturday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., at either the NDOW office, 4747 W. Vegas Drive, or the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive, Henderson. Also, for the 5:30-9 p.m. June 25-26 class at Whitney Ranch Recreation Center and the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. class on June 30 at the NDOW office (486-5127, Ext. 3501).

Red Rock Canyon, Papier Mache: June 17, a short talk about desert wildlife and a story for children ages 5 to 12, followed by the kids making their own papier mache desert puppet. Limited space (515-5367).