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Creosote bush, Larrea tridentata, is one of the more widespread desert plant species and can be seen all throughout the […]

Stop by the Visitor Center anytime from 9AM to 1PM to learn about endangered and threatened wildlife species within the […]

What makes the gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) stand out from other canine species? Its ability to climb trees! Gray foxes have been […]

Swing by the Visitor Center anytime from 10AM to 1PM to celebrate Red Rock Canyon’s butterflies! Learn about these colorful […]

Indigobush, Psorothamnus fremontii, is currently exploding in bloom throughout Red Rock Canyon. You will see brilliant dark blue to purple […]

Join us on a one and a half mile wildflower hunt in a dense cacti area, led by a local […]

Join us for a three mile wildflower hunt in a diverse plant environment, led by a local wildflower enthusiast. Fossil […]

C: Cholla Be aware of spiky cholla cacti, Cylindropuntia spp., while hiking! These plants easily attach themselves to wildlife and […]

Desert globemallow, Sphaeralcea ambigua, is one of our favorite and most abundant flowers in the Mojave Desert. You can identify […]

Enjoy saying the name of this animal: fay-no-pehp-lah. Phainopepla, Phainopepla nitens, means ‘shining robe,’ an appropriate name for this medium-sized […]

B: Burros One of the bigger animals seen in Red Rock Canyon are burros (Equus asinus). These donkeys were first […]

Join us for the fifth in a series of wildflower-hike programs in which you can enjoy the scenery and learn […]

Desert marigold (Baileya multiradiata) is one of the most common flowers spotted in Red Rock Canyon. Often you can find it […]

Cactus wrens (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) are champions when it comes to using the harsh desert landscape to their advantage. While hiking […]

Stop by the Visitor Center anytime between 10AM to 1PM to learn about the many native wildflowers within the Mojave […]

Desert Paintbrush, Castilleja angustifolia, tends to be one of the first plants to bloom in spring. Often you will find this […]

If you have found yourself exploring the Scenic Drive this spring and worrying about these big “spider webs,” do not […]

A: Antelope Ground Squirrel Hey look, it is a chipmunk! Just kidding. Pictured here is a white-tailed antelope ground squirrel, […]

Come join us for a three mile wildflower hunt along First Creek trail, led by a local wildflower enthusiast. While […]

With the arrival of spring in Southern Nevada, visitors to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area should keep the following […]

Join us for a 20 minute presentation introducing you to some of the secrets of Red Rock Canyon including why […]

A tabletop presentation discussing the history of burros in Red Rock Canyon and the west with a bit of “burro […]

Join us for a 20 minute presentation introducing you to some of the secrets of Red Rock Canyon including why […]

A tabletop presentation discussing the history of burros in Red Rock Canyon and the west with a bit of “burro […]

Join the Las Vegas Astronomical Society for a multi-media presentation on a “topic of the day.” Viewing of the night […]

Join us for a 20 minute presentation introducing you to some of the secrets of Red Rock Canyon including why […]