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Adventure Saturday!
The Red Rock Escarpment. Regal. Proud. Permanent.
These huge sandstone rock formations provide a playground for adventure of all kinds. We like to say “There’s a lifetime of adventure to be had in Red Rock Canyon.” See you on the trails…
#itnevergetsold #redrockcanyon #escarpment #beauty #sandstone #saveredrock #adventure
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TIME SENSITIVE ⏰ Red Rock Legacy Trail comment period ends May 9th - https://mailchi.mp/saveredrock/legacy_trail_comment
PO Box 149
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
Tel (702) 518-1954
Adventure Saturday!
The Red Rock Escarpment. Regal. Proud. Permanent.
These huge sandstone rock formations provide a playground for adventure of all kinds. We like to say “There’s a lifetime of adventure to be had in Red Rock Canyon.” See you on the trails…
#itnevergetsold #redrockcanyon #escarpment #beauty #sandstone #saveredrock #adventure ... See MoreSee Less
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If you care about the Blue Diamond area, read this post!
There is another round of consideration for the proposed pumped storage energy project on Blue Diamond hill. There will be a public meeting July 13th 3:00pm-4:30pm PST
Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 385.2010, this notice constitutes notification of the filing of P-14804 Study Plan Meeting Notice, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission located here: controltechnologyorg.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/BlueDiamondPumpedStorageProject/ET7EFCRzcDNMjJCtJgNkXpk...
Call in number: (760) 708-7032
Access code for participating: 1111
Access code to listen only: 2222
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This idea is dumber than the solar dust bowl they are creating outside of Pahrump.
This entire proposal is a waste of resources with the goal of wasting more resources for (at best) nominal gains. Follow the money trail to find the culprits for this fiscal drain. It's a thinly veiled money grab.
Outdoor Recreation Tip Tuesday!
We wanted to do a short series featuring the ©️Leave No Trace principles. These guidelines help us to interact with our favorite outdoor spaces while leaving zero impact to the land. We want to keep these lands pristine for generations to enjoy like we do.
Principle #2: Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
The goal of travel in the outdoors is to move through natural areas while avoiding damage to the land or waterways. Understanding how travel causes impacts is necessary to accomplish this goal. Travel damage occurs when surface vegetation or communities of organisms are trampled beyond recovery. The resulting barren area leads to soil erosion and the development of undesirable trails. Backcountry travel may involve travel over both trails and off-trail areas.
There is a lot more information at Leave No Trace Have a Happy Tuesday!
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Adventure Saturday!!
Petroglyphs! Pictures and symbols etched into the rock by the native peoples. A piece of history embedded in the rock for us to see thousands of years later.
With summer here and hot temperatures taking over the canyon shorter hikes are necessary. You can view these neat markings in the back of the canyon, turn on the Lost Creek Trail exit off the Scenic Drive and head back to Willow Springs. You can access the petroglyphs with a short 1/4 mile hike out-n-back. Enjoy!
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Outdoor Recreation Tip Tuesday!
We wanted to do a short series featuring the ©️Leave No Trace Principles. These guidelines help us to interact with our favorite outdoor spaces while leaving zero impact to the land. We want to keep these lands pristine for future generations to enjoy like we do.
Principle #1: Plan Ahead and Prepare.
Adequate trip planning and preparation helps backcountry travelers accomplish trip goals safely and enjoyably, while simultaneously minimizing damage to the land. Poor planning often results in miserable campers and damage to natural and cultural resources. Rangers often tell stories of campers they have encountered who, because of poor planning and unexpected conditions, degrade backcountry resources and put themselves at risk.
From here we will direct you to Leave No Trace to read more info. Happy Tuesday!
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Big Red, standing proud. By 9 am it's already super hot on the Loop so please carry lots of water and be smart about wandering around on a day like this. Be well, my friends. ... See MoreSee Less
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Adventure Saturday!!
A view from Calico I. The First Pullout. Classic Red Rock. This is one of the most popular areas of #RedRock It’s the first place you can pull off and get out on the sandstone when driving through the scenic loop. You could spend an entire day exploring around the many areas in the photo alone, and this is only one small section of the Calico Hills. There really is a lifetime of adventure to be had in #RedRockCanyon #Calicohills #calicohillstrail #firstpullout #redrocks #sandstone #hiking #hikinglasvegas #adventure #adventurelasvegas #lasvegas #nevada #lasvegasoutdoors #lasvegasoutdooradventures #saveredrock ... See MoreSee Less
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Safety First!
Cycling the Scenic Loop is one of the best ways to experience the canyon. A couple of things to consider:
1. Cars and bikes have to obey the same traffic laws in the loop.
2. Follow the speed limit, even on a bike.
3. Always pass on the left.
4. Use extra caution, people can get distracted by the beauty.
5. Know who’s around you, cars, bikes, and pedestrians.
Have a safe Thursdays friends!!
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That first one applies outside the loop as well. 😉
Not in this heat
The loop is about 5 mi up and 10 down. When you climb up, use the left lane, if you don't want to spend the rest of your life like Captain Pike. The uphill road is wide enough for two lanes. There are two reasons for this plan: 1. The tail pipes of most trucks & SUVS are located on their right. When you are climbing up and breathing heavily, the last thing you want to inhale is the black exhaust cloud of a truck or SUV. I don't think that's why you came outside today. 2. Motorcycles, which should be banned, use the loop like a racetrack. They take the tight hairpin turns at 50 mph and hug the inside white line. If you are there, bye bye. They won't even stop to claim you body. On the way down use the right lane but watch out for idiots who stop to photograph big horn sheep. You can easily hit 40 mph on the way down and it's not safe to pass any car. Since there are blind hairpin turns, and no pull over lanes, people just stop on the blind side of a hairpin turn and start taking photos. I almost kissed the trunk of a stopped car at 37 mph one day like that. No matter how fast you are going on the way down, cars will always try to pass you. On a hot day, stop in the restroom at the visitor center and soak your clothes, shoes, and helmet in the sink. The water will last long enough to get you to the top.
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Fire Justin Jones.
Adventure Saturday!!
Kraft Mountain.
This little gem sits at the back of Calico Basin, so no need to go through the scenic loop for this one. Kraft doesn’t look like much compared to some of the other sandstone in the area, but it just so happens to be a scramblers paradise. You can pretty much approach it from any side and work your way up to the summit. Some routes are more direct than others, thus steeper, but 1000’ of gain and you’ll find yourself on top with a fantastic view of the Las Vegas Valley. Don’t take our word for it though, get out there and climb that mountain!
#climb #scramble #hike #adventure #explore #kraft #kraftmountain #mountain #lasvegas #lasvegasmountains #lasvegasoutdoors #lasvegashiking #redrock #saveredrock #redrockcanyon #adventuretime ... See MoreSee Less
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Safety First!
Here’s another safety tip for when you’re out hiking and climbing in Red Rock. The sandstone can crack and break over time, leaving small and big chunks of rock in precarious places. Always be careful where you step and what you step on. A rock moving under your foot while hiking could cause a rolled ankle, and it can get much worse in steeper terrain. Rock-fall is just as dangerous as rock climbing falls. Read that again. #safetyfirst #playsafe #dontkickrocks #becareful #easydoesit #gentlestep #lightasafeather #golightly #softtouch #treadlightly #leavenotrace #redrock #saveredrock #hiking #sandstone ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you reporter Greg Haas for something positive in the news just in time for Labor Day and bike month. Rides that feed the soul: Cyclists share their favorites:
Keely Brooks Heather Love Fisher Justin C. Jones @ronfloth @richardstrader @stephanieforte @sgtmichaelcampbell Rep. Susie Lee ... See MoreSee Less
Love cycling? Best rides near Las Vegas as told by some of the valley's top cyclists
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As tragedy after tragedy plays out on Southern Nevada’s roads, they are faithful to their passion. They are advocates, evangelists and lovers of all things cycling. And through it all, they r…Comment on Facebook