May at Nevada State Parks

Washoe Lake State Park

Yoga, Sprig Mountain Ranch LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Come stretch your body and relax your spirit in the shade of the breathtaking Red Rock Canyon escarpment. Trained yoga instructors will lead classes for all ability levels. Please bring your own mat. We will be offering yoga many weekends until it gets too cold to be outside.
WHEN:  Saturdays, May 2, 9, 16, and 30, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is located 11 miles from the I-215/West Charleston Boulevard intersection on Highway 159 at 6375 Nevada Highway 159, Blue Diamond, NV 89004.
COST:  Entry to Spring Mountain State Park is $9 per vehicle, with a $2 discount for Nevada residents. An annual pass for Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is available for $65. There is no additional fee for this event.
CONTACT: David Low, 702-875-4141, smr-interp@parks.nv.gov

Cowboy Shooting Demo, Spring Mountain Ranch LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Enjoy a blast from the wild-west past at Spring Mountain Ranch. There will be a demonstration from the Sin City Mounted Shooters organization. They will explode balloons with shots from blank-firing-single action revolvers from horseback. This special demonstration will help the Sin City Mounted Shooters prepare for the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association competition taking place in Las Vegas in July. The event will include question-and-answer opportunities, and an introduction to the equipment used in the Cowboy Mounted Shooting.
WHEN:  Saturday, May 16, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is located 11 miles from the I-215/West Charleston Boulevard intersection on Highway 159 at 6375 Nevada Highway 159, Blue Diamond, NV 89004.
COST: Entry to Spring Mountain State Park is $9 per vehicle, with a $2 discount for Nevada residents. An annual pass for Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is available for $65. There is no additional fee for this event.
CONTACT: David Low, 702-875-4141, smr-interp@parks.nv.gov

Star Gazing SPRING CREEK, Nev. –South Fork State Recreation Area will be hosting an astronomy interpretive presentation on May 23. This event is open to the public. During this guided tour, participants will learn to identify various star constellations in the sky. You will also have the opportunity to observe planets, constellations, bright stars and the moon provided through high powered telescopes. This is a must see for astronomers of all ages. This presentation may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Contact the park office for additional information.
WHEN: Saturday, May 23, at 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: South Fork SRA in Spring Creek, NV; travel 7 miles South of Elko on SR 227, turn right on SR 228 (5.5 miles) and turn right on Lower South Fork Road (travel 3.5 miles); turn right in to the park’s main entrance and turn left at the boat ramp sign. Go to the end of the road and park in the boat ramp parking lot (next to restrooms).
CONTACT: Robert Misiti, 775-744-4346, sfsra@getbeehive.net, or Gerry Pennington, Great Basin College, 775-340-3501. 

May Events at WASHOE VALLEY, Nev. – Washoe Lake State Park is offering a variety of events and hikes in May. There will be a full moon hike, a Celebrate Washoe Valley Day, and a moderate hike through the sand dunes. Participants will learn about the natural and cultural history of the park and surrounding area.

May 3: Full Moon Hike – North Ramp Sand Dunes
This will be a moderate, two-mile, round-trip hike in the sand. Reservations are required for this hike. Please call (775) 687-4319 or e-mail washoelake@hdiss.net for reservations. Please bring a flashlight. Dog’s are not allowed on this hike.
WHEN: Sunday, May 3, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at North Boat Ramp Equestrian Area. Pass the park’s main entrance, and turn left onto Douglas, turn right on Lakeshore Drive, and make an immediate left turn to access the north entrance to, Washoe Lake. The Equestrian entrance is on the left.
CONTACT: Kim Zuch, 775-687-4319, washoelake@hdiss.net

 May 16: Celebrate Washoe Valley
Learn about Washoe Valley’s unique qualities and mingle with local residents and
businesses. This event is sponsored by the Washoe Valley Alliance. Food will be available for
purchase.
WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at the Group Use Area, turn left past the fee booth, and it will be the 1st and 2nd parking lots on the right.
COST: This event is free to the public, and park entrance fees are waived for this event only.
CONTACT: Kim Zuch, 775-687-4319, washoelake@hdiss.net

May 17: Dune Trek/Beach Stroll
This is a moderate, 2.5 mile, round-trip hike in the sand. Dogs are allowed on leash.
WHEN: Sunday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Meet at the Equestrian parking lot, near the pavilion, turn right past the fee booth, go pass the campground to the gravel parking lot.
 CONTACT: Kim Zuch, 775-687-4319, washoelake@hdiss.net
All events are open to the public and free of charge; however, there is an entrance fee into the park of $7 per vehicle (cash or check). Nevada residents receive a $2 discount. Program schedules are subject to change due to weather and staffing. When going on any hike, please be sure to bring plenty of water and wear appropriate footwear. Washoe State Park is located at 4855 Eastlake Boulevard (Take the Eastlake Boulevard Exit #44 from I-580).

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