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Nov. 08, 2009
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Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, a moderate, two-and-a-half mile hike with 450-foot elevation gain and some scrambling starting at Sandstone Quarry. On Tuesday, a five-mile strenuous hike with a 2,000-foot elevation gain at Turtlehead. On Wednesday, a one-and-a-half-mile easy family hike through Pine Creek. On Friday, a moderate to strenuous three-mile hike with a 950-foot elevation gain at Mary Jane Falls. Also Friday, a six-mile moderate hike at White Rock Loop and a three-mile moderate hike at Pine Creek. On Saturday, a moderate two-mile hike at Oak Creek (515-5367).

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    • 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 30-minute discussion on the geology of Red Rock Canyon at the visitor center, ongoing from 1 p.m. On Friday, an interactive program for children 2-6 years old about the different types of holes animals make in the desert with an activity and craft. On Saturday, an interactive program for 3-10 year olds about spiders (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. At 7 p.m. Thursday, Diane Winslow of the Harry Reid center will speak on Sydney Wheeler, the first state archaeologist for Nevada. The meeting will be at College of Southern Nevada, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit the Web site or call 254-7883.

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