Out There
HIKES
Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, a hike along the North Loop Trail at Mount Charleston. On Tuesday, a strenuous, seven-mile hike at Mountain Spring Peak. On Thursday, a moderate, three-mile full-moon hike at Fossil Ridge. Bring a flashlight. On Friday, a moderate to strenuous three-mile hike with an elevation gain of 950 feet at Mary Jane Falls. Also Friday, an easy, ½-mile walk at Corn Creek Spring. On Saturday, a strenuous, five-mile hike at Turtlehead Peak (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.
BIKES
Red Rock Canyon: On Sept. 26, a moderate, six- to seven-mile mountain bike ride at North Cottonwood (567-5367).
OTHER PROGRAMS
Red Rock Canyon: On Thursday, an ongoing discussion from 10 a.m. to noon at the visitor center on the desert tortoise. On Friday, a canyon cleanup. Also Friday, an interactive program for 2- to 10-year-olds about Red Spring. On Saturday, a nature-based art class for those 4 and older. No experience necessary and all supplies are provided (515-5367).
Paralyzed Veterans of America will be hosting a free gun clinic with National Rifle Association instructors at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday. Also Friday is a practice and registration for the last trap shoot on the Paralyzed Veterans of America national tour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an informal reception at 4 p.m. On Saturday and Sept. 26 is a year-end trap shoot at 9 a.m. On Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. is a banquet awards ceremony at Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway. On Sept. 27 is a pistol shoot at 10 a.m. All shooting events will be at the Clark County Shooting Park, 11357 N. Decatur Blvd. For more information, call 646-0040.
Archaeo-Nevada Society along with the Bureau of Land Management invites volunteers to help with Red Rock Conservation projects. Visit www.archaeonevada.org.
