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Updates from Friends of Red Rock Canyon

     August 22, 2009

 

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Featured Sale
Red Rock Fees
To Hot to Trot Winner
Article Headline
$100 Winner

ON SALE!

 30% OFFKhaki Hiking Hat with Coordinating Shirt

Have you ever been so hot that you thought your brain was melting? This stylish hat will protect your brain, delicate ears, pert little nose and the back of your neck while hiking at the Rock.   Made of sturdy cotton, the hat is available  in two colors ~ Khaki (shown above) as well as Navy.
 
Normally priced at $24.95 this brain saver can be  yours for $17.45
 (plus $3.95 shipping.)
 
Click on the hat to go to the sale.
Member discounts do not apply to this sale item. 
 
 
 
Quick Links
 Red Rock at Night - Joe PohlFee Restructure Proposed at Red Rock Canyon
The Bureau of Land Management has released a draft business plan which includes restructured fee schedules for the National Conservation Area. The proposal includes slight increases in the daily fees for cars, motorcycles, cyclists and hikers and a $10 increase for the annual pass. Fee increases are also proposed for The Red Rock Canyon Campground and for group permits at Red Spring Picnic Area.
 
The BLM needs your review and comments the proposal before November 14, 2009. Click on the picture to view the complete proposal.
 
Your comments matter!
 Too Hot to TrotWe have a Winner! 
Brandon Morris of Rhode Island was the winner in the 'Sweat-O-Meter' contest to guess the actual  temperature for the nonstart of the UnRun. Brandon's guess of 93 degrees was one degree lower than the actual temperature taken at 5 PM at Red Rock Canyon. Brandon won a $75 gift certificate to the Red Web on-line store. 
 
Didn't submit your entry in time for the contest? You can still order the cool Tee Shirt (and other assorted goodies) by clicking on the Too Hot to Trot Tort. We will mail your shirt and fabulous freebies by September 15.
 
The UnRun shirt and goodies will set you back $20 but shipping is FREE.
 Member discounts do not apply to this limited edition item.
 September Scenic Loop Hours
The Scenic Loop is open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM in September with the entry gates closing at 7:00 PM.
 
The earlier gate is due to the shortening daylight hours. The cooler fall and winter days are getting closer. 
 Red Rock Canyon LicenseAugust License Plate Drawing Winner 
Denis Daines was the lucky winner of $100 for the month of August. All current owners of the Red Rock Canyon license are eligible to enter. Click on the plate for the contest rules.
 
Don't have your plate yet? Simply go to your nearest DMV with your existing license plate and $66...  $61 is the changeover fee for the new plate and $5 is a one-time administrative fee.  Annual renewals are only $30.
 
And the best news - the majority of the fees qualify as a tax deductible charitable donation. Friends of Red Rock Canyon receive $25 for each new license plate and $20 for renewals. Your purchase will support the programs and services at Red Rock Canyon.

Upcoming Events
Dog Days of Summer

Friends of Red Rock Canyon Annual Meeting and Elections. Vote for board members, the 2010 budget and have fun.
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Red Spring Picnic Area. See your Desert Trumpet for complete details.

Thank you!
We appreciate your interest in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. 
 
Pat Williams - President
702-515-5360