Red Rock Canyon State Park Fall Interpretive Programs

Red Rock Canyon State Park’s visitor center is currently open Fridays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The modern visitor center features colorful displays and dioramas illustrating Red Rock’s unique geology, fossils, Kawaiisu Indian culture, early settler history, flora and fauna, and Hollywood connection. The gift shop offers books, toys and souvenirs. Red Rock Canyon State Park: 37749 Abbott Dr., Cantil (22 miles north of Mojave on Hwy. 14, near California City).

Please note: Programs are subject to cancellation without notice. Check http://www.Facebook.com/RedRockCanyonStatePark for the latest updates.

Sat., Dec. 7: Docent led nature walk of the Ricardo Nature Trail. Learn about various plants and their flowers along with small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment. Meet at the Ricardo Trailhead across from the visitor center at 9 a.m.

Sat., Dec. 7: Come and hear an historic presentation of the former Red Rock Railroad. This is a slide presentation about the temporary spur railroad built through Red Rock Canyon during the construction of the LA Aqueduct. Meet in the multipurpose room located in the visitor center at 7 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 14: Park Staff led nature walk of the Ricardo Nature Trail. Learn about various plants and their flowers along with small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment. Meet at the Ricardo Trailhead across from the visitor center at 10 a.m.

Sat., Dec. 14: “Reading Stories in Stone.” Discover the geological make up of Red Rock Canyon. Learn how the park was formed with the amazing colors you see today. Meet in the multipurpose room in the visitor center at 7 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 21: Docent led nature walk of the Ricardo Nature Trail. Learn about various plants and their flowers along with small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment. Meet at the Ricardo Trailhead across from the visitor center at 9 a.m.

Sat., Dec. 21: Come and hear an historic presentation of the former Red Rock Railroad. This is a slide presentation about the temporary spur railroad built through Red Rock Canyon during the construction of the LA Aqueduct. Meet in the multipurpose room located in the visitor center at 7 p.m.