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Outdoor activities around Southern Nevada

HIKES
May 20, 2012 - 1:03 am
 

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, explore the plant life of Pine Creek Canyon on a moderate-to-strenuous, 5-mile hike; for ages 12 and older. On Wednesday, climb to the Calico Tank tinaja on a moderate, 2½-mile hike that includes rock scrambling; for ages 15 and older.

For more information or to sign up for hikes, 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, visit www.aroundthebendfriends.com online.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon: On Tuesday, create a masterpiece in an art class for ages 15 and older. On Friday, help clean up a trail. On Saturday, learn about butterflies at the visitor center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, call (702) 515-5367.

Archaeo-Nevada Society, along with the Bureau of Land Management, seeks volunteers to help with Red Rock Canyon conservation projects. Visit www.archaeonevada.org.

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