97°F
weather icon Clear
Las Vegas, NV
Life

OUT THERE

January 3, 2010 - 10:00 pm
 

HIKES

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, a moderate, 5-mile hike along the Mustang Loop. On Wednesday, a strenuous, 7-mile hike to the main ridge of the mountains east of Mount Potosi. On Friday, a moderate, 3.7-mile hike through the first part of the Grand Circle. On Saturday, an easy, 2-mile hike into Sandstone Quarry's past. Also Saturday, a moderate, 4-mile hike with some scrambling past Calico Tanks (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 Web site: www. aroundthebendfriends.com.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon: On Tuesday, a 20-minute program ongoing from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the visitor center on bats. On Friday, an interactive program for 2-8 year olds about the birds of Red Rock Canyon. On Saturday, a program for 2-6 year olds on how animals deal with the winter cold (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.

MOST READ
Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.
THE LATEST
 
Tips to stay healthy during air travel
By Michael Merschel • American Heart Association News

For the most part, planes are a great way to go, experts say. But commercial air travel does come with some health baggage.

Not only can reading be a fun leisure activity, it can keep your child's skills sharp during su ...
How reading can help prevent the summer slide
By Dipesh Navsaria American Academy of Pediatrics

Here are a few ways you can encourage kids to read this summer while keeping the focus on fun and discovery.

MORE STORIES