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May 22, 2010 - 11:00 pm
 

HIKES

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, a moderate, 3-mile hike to Cathedral Rock. On Wednesday, a 3½-mile moderate hike to La Madre Springs. On Thursday, a 3½-mile moderate hike to an overlook of Las Vegas to see the sun set. On Friday, a 3-mile moderate hike to Keystone Thrust. Also Friday, a moderate, 3-mile hike to Calico Basin. Also Friday, an easy, ½-mile hike at Corn Creek Spring (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

Southern Nevada Mountain Bike Association: The group will have 2010 elections an information meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at REI Sports Summerlin, 720 S. Rampart Blvd. Find information on Facebook: "Southern Nevada Mountain Bike Association" or call 545-5897.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon: On Tuesday, an ongoing presentation from 1 to 4 p.m. on owls. On Wednesday, an interactive program on lizards ongoing from 1 to 3 p.m. On Friday, a clean up of Red Rock Canyon. Also Friday, a program for 5-10 year olds on jackrabbits (515-5367).

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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