Outdoor activities in Southern Nevada
HIKES
Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, study the geology and nature on a moderately strenuous, 4-mile hike from Calico Basin to Gateway Canyon; for ages 10 and older. Also on Monday, go for a moderate, 3-mile night hike at Red Spring; for ages 10 and older. On Thursday, enjoy a moderate, 3-mile hike to the waterfall at First Creek; for ages 10 and older. On Dec. 11, take a look back in history, viewing rocks and fossils formed during the Permian period, on a moderate, 3-mile hike along Fossil Ridge; for ages 10 and older. Also on Dec. 11, explore Red Cap on a strenuous, 3-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 plans several hikes each week, including an easy-to-moderate social hike on Saturdays. To learn more about the group and the hikes that are offered call (702) 823-2355 or visit the club's website, www.aroundthebendfriends.com.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, learn about the animals of Red Rock in a tabletop exhibit from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the visitor center. On Tuesday, view the types of venomous animals that live in the canyon; from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the visitor center. On Friday, help clean up a trail. On Saturday, kids ages 2 to 7 can learn about birds through stories, activities, music and a craft.
Archaeo-Nevada Society, along with the Bureau of Land Management, seeks volunteers to help with Red Rock Canyon conservation projects. Visit www.archaeonevada.org.
Debra Martin of UNLV will give a presentation titled "Ripped Flesh and Torn Souls: Evidence of Violence, Trauma and Forced Captivity in Ancient Southwest Population" at 7 p.m. Thursday at the College of Southern Nevada's West Charleston campus, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Building K, Room 323. Visit www.archaeconevada.org or call (702) 254-7883 for more information.
