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Saturday is Free Adventure Day at Nevada state parks; 3 events near Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Free Adventure Day on Saturday, June 14, offers Nevadans an opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy state parks without paying an entrance fee.
Jump in the car and check out popular places like Valley of Fire, Big Bend of the Colorado or Cathedral Gorge. Check the state's website for details on all the state parks. And three Southern Nevada state parks have events scheduled on Saturday:
OLD LAS VEGAS HISTORIC MORMON FORT: Pioneer Heritage Day is scheduled Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, featuring special recognition of direct descendants of early Las Vegas pioneers. Crafts and games are planned, and booths will be staffed by organizations to celebrate the event and provide information. The park is in downtown Las Vegas, on the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard North and E. Washington Avenue.
ICE AGE FOSSILS STATE PARK: The newest state park will host special guest Rachel VanHorn, a zoologist and science teacher, who will talk about hummingbirds and how to identify common species. The 'coffee talk' program is scheduled to run from 9-11 a.m. Protectors of Tule Springs, the park's nonprofit partner, will also be on hand to educate the public.
SPRING VALLEY STATE PARK: Coinciding with a free fishing day, when anyone can fish without a license, Spring Valley State Park northeast of Pioche in Lincoln County is putting on Kids' Fishing Derby. Prizes will be awarded for the smallest and largest fish in each age group. This one is three hours away from Las Vegas, so make an early start for the 8-11 a.m. event.
'Free Adventure Day is a great opportunity for Nevadans and out-of-state visitors to discover the sites and recreational opportunities in our state parks,' Bob Mergell, Nevada State Parks administrator, said. 'Whether you're hiking, boating, picnicking, or enjoying nature, we hope everyone will take advantage of this special day.'
Official encourage visitors to bring plenty of water, wear sunscreen, dress in layers and follow Leave No Trace principles.
While entrance fees are waived on June 14, camping, reservation, and all other fees still apply.
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