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Outdoor activities around Southern Nevada
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Updated: Feb. 19, 2012 | 10:29 a.m.
HIKES
Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, learn about geology and nature on a moderate, three-mile hike in Oak Creek Canyon to the base of Potato Knoll; for ages 12 and older. Also on Monday, bring a flashlight along and learn about the constellations and the moon on a moderate, three-mile night hike along Fossil Ridge; for ages 12 and older. On Feb. 26, view rocks and fossils formed during the Permian period on an easy-to-moderate, three-mile hike to Fossil Ridge; for ages 6 and older. Also on Feb. 26, enjoy an easy, informative one-mile Discovery Trail hike; suitable for all ages.
For more information or to sign up for hikes, call (702) 515-5367.
Valley of Fire: 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, see petroglyphs on an easy, three-quarter mile guided hike to Mouse's Tank. Meet at the Mouse's Tank trail head. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, see a slot canyon and the remnants of an old movie set on the 1¼-mile White Domes hike. Meet at the White Domes trail head.
For more information or to register for hikes, call (702) 397-2088.
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) 823-2355 or visit the club's website, www.aroundthebendfriends.com.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Red Rock Canyon: On Friday, join a crew to help clean up trash along a trail.
For more information, call (702) 515-5367.
Valley of Fire: 10 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. today, meet at the visitor center to learn how and where to find petroglyphs.
For more information, call (702) 397-2088.
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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Great tips for wonderful outdoor activities. It is great to have so many wonderful places in and around Las Vegas. -Igor Purlantov