National Get Outdoors and Free Fishing Day in Nevada State Parks on Saturday, June 8

Posted by on May 15, 2013 in News | 0 comments CARSON CITY, Nev. – National Get Outdoors Day (GO Day) is June 8. Celebrate America’s Great Outdoors and encourage kids and families to explore the outdoors. Nevada State Parks will have events such as stargazing, geo-caching, bird watch, evening campfire programs, and guided hikes. Come out and bring the kids to a state park and participate in an outdoor program.  Park entrance fees may...
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Gravel Grinder Bike Run at Beaver Dam State Park on Saturday, June 1

Posted by on May 15, 2013 in News | 0 comments CALIENTE, Nev. – Pedal down an old chaining road that runs along the park’s rim while taking in the great views of the park from above. The course swings around back to the main park road and down into the campground where barbequed hamburgers await to be devoured. WHAT: Gravel Grinder Bike Run WHEN: Saturday, June 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WHERE: The park is located approximately three...
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Ash Canyon Trail Hike at Echo Canyon State Park on Saturday, June 1

Posted by on May 15, 2013 in News | 0 comments PIOCHE, Nev. – This strenuous hike takes in picturesque Ash Canyon with 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 the Nevada-Utah border. WHO: The event is open to the...
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Deadman’s Creek Hike at Washoe Lake State Park on Saturday, June 1

Posted by on May 15, 2013 in News | 0 comments WASHOE VALLEY, Nev. – To celebrate National Trails Day, June 1, 2013, take a short 1.5 mile hike to the top of the hill along Deadman’s Creek with a park ranger.  There are great views of Washoe Valley at the top from the gazebo. Some plants will be identified along the way.  Bring the kids and bring a camera! WHAT: Deadman’s Creek Hike WHEN: Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. WHERE:...
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Wildcat Cabin Hike at Spooner Lake on Saturday, June 1

Posted by on May 15, 2013 in News | 0 comments Lake Tahoe, Nev. – Join rangers for a moderate two mile hike from Spooner Lake up North Canyon to the Wildcat cabin, one of the park’s remote rental cabins. Rangers will discuss local history, as well as trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. Catch a glimpse of Lake Tahoe from the knoll where the cabin sits.  Group size is limited; reservations are required. WHAT: Wildcat Cabin Hike WHEN: Saturday,...
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Astronomy at South Fork State recreation Area on Saturday, June 1

Posted by on May 14, 2013 in News | 0 comments Spring Creek, Nev. – Learn to identify various star constellations and observe them through telescopes for this stargazing program presented by Gerry Pennington from the Great Basin College. WHAT: Astronomy WHEN: Saturday, June 1 from 8:30 p.m. until people leave. WHERE: The park is located in Spring Creek.  Travel 7 miles south on Elko on State Route 227, turn right on State Route 288 (5.5...
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