3rd annual classic car show at Valley of Fire April 21

Posted by on Apr 11, 2012 in News, Valley of Fire | Comments Off OVERTON, Nev. – The 3rd annual classic car show at Valley of Fire State Park is open to pre-1985 classic vehicles.  Music, food and history displays will complement the classic cars on display April 21, 2012.  Prizes will be awarded at 3 p.m.  To enter a vehicle, submit the form on the State Parks website:  http://parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire-state-park/.  The show is limited to 30...
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Discover Your Nevada: Round 2 voting begins

Posted by on Apr 3, 2012 in News | Comments Off A number of Nevada State Parks have made it into round two of voting for the Discover Your Nevada campaign. See the list below (state parks are bolded), and be sure to vote by April 6, 2012! WHAT: The second round of voting in the Nevada Treasures social media contest (part of the Nevada Commission on Tourism’s Discover Your Nevada campaign) began at 9 a.m. today, April 2, and ends at 5 p.m....
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Free programs at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort in April 2012

Posted by on Mar 29, 2012 in News, Old Mormon Fort | Comments Off LAS VEGAS – Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park is holding numerous free events in April. For further information contact the park directly at 702-486-3511 or OldFort@parks.nv.gov.   APRIL 7: Old Spanish Trail History Meet and listen to Old Spanish Trail Expert Ashley Hall as he tells stories and offers facts about life along this very historic trail.               ...
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Free events at Valley of Fire State Park in April 2012

Posted by on Mar 26, 2012 in News, Valley of Fire | Comments Off OVERTON, Nev. – Valley of Fire State Park is holding numerous free events in April. The park’s entrance fee is $10 per vehicle, but Nevada residents receive a $2 discount. For further information, contact the park directly at 702-397-2088 or vof@parks.nv.gov.   April 1: Atlatl Endurance Challenge Join competitors from around the world to test your endurance in pursuing your prey....
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Spring 2012 events at Fort Churchill State Historic Park

Posted by on Mar 20, 2012 in Fort Churchill, News | Comments Off SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering guided hikes during March and April 2012. These hikes are open to the public. Hikes are free, but entry to the park is $7 per vehicle with a $2 discount for Nevada residents (cash or check only). These hikes may be canceled or rescheduled in the case of inclement weather. Visit http://parks.nv.gov/calendar/ for more...
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Western Day at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort March 31, 2012

Posted by on Mar 19, 2012 in News, Old Mormon Fort | Comments Off FRIENDS OF THE FORT NEWS RELEASE LAS VEGAS — Friends of the Fort will be hosting a family event called “Western Day” at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park on Saturday, March 31, 2012. The event will be held from 10:00am-5:00pm. The Fort is located at 500 East Washington Avenue (Washington Avenue & Las Vegas Blvd) in Las Vegas, NV, 89101. Tickets will be $7 per person,...
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