Mormon Station State Historic Park open for the 2012 season

Posted by alyce on May 15, 2012 in News | 0 comments GENOA,Nev.-MormonStationStateHistoricParkis now open for the season.  If you haven’t been inside the log-cabin museum in a while, you are invited to visit. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Adult admission is $1 and children 12 and under are free.  Bring a picnic lunch or barbeque on one of the park’s charcoal grills.  The family dog is welcome so long...
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Full moon hike at Fort Churchill State Historic Park on Saturday, June 2, 2012

Posted by alyce on May 15, 2012 in News | 0 comments SILVER SPRINGS, Nev.– Hike through the ruins ofFortChurchillby the light of the full moon. This hike is an easy 0.6 miles, with one short hill from the museum down to the ruins. Learn the history of the Fort and explore the ruins. Discover what life was like for the soldiers stationed here. WHAT: Guided Full Moon Hike WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Meet at the museum...
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Cabela’s Backpacking Series, May 5-June 23; Let’s Go Camping Weekend May 5-6

Posted by alyce on Apr 30, 2012 in News | Comments Off FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2012 For more information, contact:  Jamie Klund, (775) 829-4128; james.klund@cabelas.com RENO,Nev.– Cabela’s will showcase a detailed backpacking series geared toward extended backcountry trips beginning with the Let’s Go Camping Weekend, May 5-6, at the Reno store. The three-part series will run three Saturdays in May (5,12 and 26) and then be repeated...
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Spring wildflower walk Washoe Lake State Park on Saturday, May 19

Posted by alyce on Apr 27, 2012 in News, Washoe Lake | Comments Off WASHOE VALLEY, Nev. – Come join the park rangers at Washoe Lake State Park for a leisurely spring wildflower walk. This two mile, moderate walk will start at the main boat ramp. Discover some of the many beautiful wildflowers in bloom. Phlox, Daisies, Butterweed, Lupine, Larkspur, Paintbrush and many more will be highlighted on this walk.   WHAT: Spring Wildflower Walk WHEN: Saturday, May...
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Temporary closure of main campground at South Fork State Recreaton Area

Posted by alyce on Apr 27, 2012 in News, South Fork | Comments Off SPRING CREEK, Nev.— The main campground at South Fork State Recreation Area will be closed for public camping and day-use from May 16-20 for the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Outdoor Education Academy program.  The campground should reopen for public use by the afternoon or early evening of May 20.  All other campsites will be available for public camping and staff will try to make...
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