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.
Valley of Fire-Leave No Trace: Introduction to Outdoor Ethics
Sat, November 14, 11am – 12pm
Six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75. (map)
Meet at Visitior Center theater. Additional time is 2:00-3:00. Get a crash course and learn the Outdoor Ethics of Leave No Trace tactics from a certified Leave No Trace Master Educator. This program should last between 30 minutes to 1 hour. For additional information contact the park at 702-397-2088.
Spring Mountain Ranch-Winter Sandstone Canyon Hike
Sat, November 14, 4pm – 6pm
Tour Gate (map)
Call (702)875-4141 for details and reservations.
Valley of Fire-Marathan
Sat, November 21, 8am – 12pm
Six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75. (map)
Start at Visitor Center Entrance through white Domes area and out the West Entrance. There will be 3 different races: A 10K, 1/2 Marathon, and a Full Marathon. This event is open to anyone and everyone who would like to participate. To register, contact: Tracey Whelchel at (435) 817-3400 or e-mail her at valleyoffiremarathon@yahoo.com.
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort-Soldiers of the Old Fort
Sat, November 21, 10am – 2pm
500 E. Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (map)
Watch our civil War soldiers reenact life at the Old Fort. 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.
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: Holiday Toy Exhibit
Fri, December 4, 12pm – 4pm
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV (map)
Toys from the 19th and 20th centuries are the focus of this holiday celebration, with the Home Ranch residence lit up for the season in vintage and modern decorations. Items planned for the display include a unique four-room dollhouse and dolls, sports equipment from the 1920s to the 1950s, and games dating from 1870 through the 1940s. Christmas greeting cards will send wishes for a happy holiday from the past to the present while pianists play carols on the Dangberg’s 1916 grand piano. Call 783-9417 for more information. Admission: $3.00 for adults, free for children 12 and younger.
Spring Mountain Ranch-Winter Sandstone Canyon Hike
Fri, December 4, 4pm – 6pm
Tour Gate (map)
Call (702)875-4141 for details and reservations.
Source: Nevada State Parks
