Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort-Children’s hands-On History
Sat, November 14, 10am – 2pm
500 E. Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (map)
Celebrate Native American Indian History month with children’s activities. Call the park at 702-486-3511 for more information. Entrance fee is $1 for over 12 years of age and ages 12 and under are FREE.

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MINDEN, Nev. — Guy Rocha, former Nevada State Archivist and noted historian, will present “Carson Valley Myth-Busting” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 18. The public is invited to attend this free outdoor program, which begins at 11 a.m.
Rocha will set the record straight about 19th and 20th century Carson Valley [...]

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SUMMER TOUR SCHEDULE
Through Monday, September 7, 2009
60 minute cave tour Daily at 8:30, 10:30, 12:30, 2:30 and 4:00
90 minute cave tour Daily at 9:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00
Details:
Join a ranger for a 60 minute tour of Lehman Caves.  Children under 5 are only allowed on this tour.  Advance tickets may be purchased up [...]

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CALIENTE, Nev. –  A new 15 unit campground at Kershaw-Ryan State Park will open Monday, March 30, 2009.
The opening of the new facilities adds to the park’s many amenities, including potable water, shade armadas, tables and grills, flush toilets, coin operated showers and an RV dump station.

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The LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL reported February 10, 2009, “NV Energy on Monday announced that it is postponing development of a $5 billion coal-fired power plant at Ely until technology for capturing and storing carbon dioxide pollution becomes commercially feasible, probably for 10 years or more.
The decision ends a three-year battle with Senate Majority Leader Harry [...]

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Roads
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive: Upper Lehman Campground
Baker Creek Road: Open to Grey Cliffs Campground
Lexington Arch Road: Open
Snake Creek Road: Open

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MINDEN, Nev. – The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, operated by the Nevada Division of State Parks in collaboration with Douglas County, invites the public to attend a celebration of the holidays. The event will feature an exhibit of antique toys, Christmas cards and decorations from the park’s extensive collection. Visitors will enjoy hearing music [...]

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LAS VEGAS -  Celebrate the season and Nevada’s historical heritage at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park. The park will be hosting two Christmas-themed celebrations in December.
On Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. the park’s hands-on history program for children continues with a Christmas at Los Vegas Rancho, the name of [...]

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Roads
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive: Open to Upper Lehman Campground
Baker Creek Road: Closed
Lexington Arch Road: Open
Snake Creek Road: Open
*Note:  In the spring and fall, roads may be closed temporarily due to snow.

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MINDEN, Nev. – The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, operated by the Nevada Division of State Parks in collaboration with Douglas County, will display portions of its collection of historic clothing in a special exhibit over the Nevada Day weekend.

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