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Outdoor activities around Southern Nevada

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
September 23, 2012 - 1:03 am
 

HIKES

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, take an easy, half-mile walk around the Red Spring boardwalk. On Sept. 30, come along on a pleasant, four-mile hike at First Creek; for ages 10 and older. Also on Sept. 30, discuss the geology, plants and animals encountered on a moderate, three-mile hike along the Old Spanish Trail; for ages 10 and older.

For more information, call 702-515-5367.

Around the Bend Friends: This group of people 50 and older who are involved in hiking and related social activities plans several hikes each week of various difficulty levels, including an easy-to-moderate social hike on Saturdays. To learn more about the group and the hikes that are offered, call (702) 228-0773 or visit the club's website, www.aroundthebendfriends.com.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon: On Tuesday, view some of the arachnids, reptiles, birds and mammals found in Red Rock in a tabletop exhibit from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the visitor center. Also on Tuesday, create a masterpiece in an art class for ages 15 and older. On Friday, help clean up a trail.

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