National Trails Day events at Nevada State Parks on Saturday, June 1

Posted by on May 17, 2013 in News | 0 comments Ash Canyon Trail Hike at Echo Canyon State Celebrate National Trails Day with a strenuous hike in picturesque Ash Canyon, featuring towering rock walls and beautiful scenery. WHAT: Ash Canyon Trail Hike WHEN: Saturday, June 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: The park is three hours north of Las Vegas, off Highway 93 by State routes 322 and 323. It is 12 miles east of Pioche and about 12 miles from...
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Wildfire Awareness Day at Mormon Station State Historic Park on Saturday, May 18

Posted by on May 9, 2013 in News | 0 comments Spend the day learning about the steps you can take to protect your home and family from wildfire. Learn about “Living with Fire,” how to “Reduce the Fuel and Reduce the Risk,” about “Fire Hurts, Red Cross Helps” and other fire safety programs. Representatives from emergency response agencies and organizations will be distributing free information and speaking with the public. Several...
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National Kids to Parks Day is Saturday, May 18

Posted by on May 9, 2013 in News | 0 comments The Nevada Division of State Parks encourages Nevadans of all ages to step outside on National Kids to Parks Day to celebrate the great outdoors and support First Lady Obama’s Let’s Move Outside! initiative. “We want to inspire children to, at least occasionally, put down their phones and spend time outdoors,” said Eric Johnson, deputy administrator of the Nevada Division of State...
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Summer Events at South Fork State Recreation Area

Posted by on Apr 30, 2013 in News | Comments Off South Fork State Recreation Area will be hosting several weekend presentation events this summer. Seating is limited and on first-come first-serve basis. Presentations may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Contact the park for additional information.  The events will consist of multi-agency presentations on wildlife animals, the California Trail and South Fork’s 25th anniversary. All...
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Stargaze at Washoe Lake State Park on Saturday, May 11

Posted by on Apr 30, 2013 in News | Comments Off Discover the wonders of star and planet gazing. Astronomy experts Jay Lawson and Adam Kremers will set up high powered telescopes to view the moons of Jupiter, the Milky Way galaxy and many other fascinating objects in the night sky. WHAT: Stargaze Program WHEN: Saturday, May 11 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Participants will meet at the overflow boat area.WashoeLakeState Park is 18 miles south...
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May events at Valley of Fire State Park

Posted by on Apr 26, 2013 in News | Comments Off Valley of Fire State Park is offering a wide variety of programs and guided hikes this spring.  All programs are open to the public and are free of charge, but entrance into the park is $10.00 per vehicle; Nevada residents receive a $2.00 discount.  Programs and hikes may change due to weather and staffing. May 4: Desert Survival What would you do if you were stuck out in the desert with no...
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