OUT THERE

CORRECTION ON 05/02/07 -- In the Out There column in Sunday's Adventure section, the time for the Las Vegas Astronomical Society presentation on "Saturn -- The Mysterious Ringed Planet" and star party at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area was incorrectly listed. The program starts at 7 p.m. Saturday.

HIKES

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Monday at the Rock: An easy two and one-half-mile hike around Lost Creek and Willow Springs (515-5367).

Red Rock Canyon, Big Falls/Mary Jane Falls: Moderate to strenuous five-mile trail to both Kyle Canyon waterfalls Tuesday (515-5367).

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, Full Moon Hike: Meet at the tour gate Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. for a two-hour hike with some bouldering in the wash at Sandstone Canyon. Arrive 15 minutes early, as the park gates close when the hike starts. No dogs or children under 12 years old (875-4141).

Red Rock Canyon, Moenkopi Loop: An easy to moderate two and one-half-mile morning hike Wednesday (515-5367).

The Las Vegas High Rollers and Strollers: Members of the American Volkssport Association will have an easy group walk at 7 a.m. Saturday. The walk is suitable for baby strollers and wheelchairs. Meet at Green Valley Horizon Chevron, 2200 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson. E-mail lvrs1985@yahoo.com or call 242-4105.

Red Rock Canyon, Bonanza Trail: Saturday, a moderate to strenuous 1,000-foot climb over five-miles in the pine forest of Lee Canyon (515-5367).

Red Rock Canyon, Fossil Ridge Loop: A moderate three- to four-mile hike Saturday to look for spring flowers (515-5367).

Around the Bend Friends: This group of people, 50 years and over, interested in hiking and related social activities will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Santa Fe Casino, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, South Parking Garage, on the left of Level 3, for a moderate three-hour hike at Mount Charleston (642-2285).

Cathedral Gorge State Park: An easy wildflower walk from the campground amphitheater Saturday at 10 a.m. Visit cathedralgorge_vc@lcturbonet.com or call (775) 728-4460.

Red Rock Audubon Society: Meet at McDonald's, southeast corner of Durango Drive and Farm Road (east of U.S. 95), Saturday at 7 a.m. for a birding field trip at Corn Creek. All ages are welcome. Call Huston Shoopman at 614-9619 for reservations.

Spring Mountain Ranch, Spring Fest: Meet at the picnic area Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (875-4141).

Red Rock Canyon, Miracle of Water: Learn about water on this moderate four-mile hike May 6 (515-5367).

Red Rock Canyon, Moenkopi/Calico Loop: May 6, see some petroglyphs along this moderate four-mile trail (515-5367).

Lake Mead National Recreation Area: Meet in the parking area at the end of St.Thomas Cove road for a tour of the St. Thomas town site during a three-mile hike May 6 at 9 a.m. Participants must be in good physical condition. Park service fee is $5 per car, but tour is free. Call Steve Daron at 293-8019 for more information.

Red Rock Canyon, Big Falls: Hike through the Ponderosa pines May 6 on this moderate to strenuous four-mile hike with an 800-foot elevation gain (515-5367).

BIKES

Bagel Ride: Leave from Aspen Creek Cycling, 1550 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Wednesday at 7 a.m., for a 22-mile ride. For more information, call Mike Hair at 460-4630 or visit www.greenvalleycyclists.org.

Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club: A 6:15 a.m. moderate to fast 15-20 mile, leader in front/leader sweeps, road ride scheduled on Wednesday through Desert Shores, Sun City and Summerlin. Meet at the NuVision Cyclery on West Lake Mead Boulevard between Rampart Boulevard and Scholar Lane. (228-1333). There will be a 30-plus mile, moderate and hilly, ride on Wednesday and Thursday at 8 a.m., and a 30 to 50-plus mile long grade ride on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Meet behind Starbucks on West Charleston Boulevard and Town Center Drive. (873-6256). Also, an easy ride of 25 to 35 miles of flat land on May 6 at 8 a.m. Meet at Einstein Brothers Bagels, 8400 Cheyenne Ave., or call 407-3077.

Green Valley Cyclists: Meet at 7 a.m. Saturday and May 6 in the Brooklyn Bagel parking lot, near the corner of Green Valley Parkway and Pebble Road in Henderson. For more information, visit www.greenvalley cyclists.org or call 501-9771.

Las Vegas Desert Riders Club of Nevada: A local chapter of the Honda Rider's Club of America will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at Carter Power Sports, 6725 S. Decatur Blvd. All types of motorcycles welcome. As ride destinations vary, call 795-2000 or e-mail: wong@nevp.com for information.

Tour De Fire: A Boulder to the Valley of Fire ride at 38-, 74-, 98- or 134-mile distances Saturday. For more information, call 228-9460 or e-mail debnrich@cox.net.

Red Rock Canyon, Mountain Bike Madness: No experience necessary for this six-mile single track introductory ride May 6. Mountain bike is required (515-5367).

Nevada Ultramarathon Bicycling Society: Register for the bicycle survivor nonfitness competition on May 20. Events include a coasting race, changing a flat tire, guessing the air pressure in a tire, etc. For more information contact nubscycling@earthlink.net or call Scott Dakus at 497-8565.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon, Up Close: Look at the flora, fauna or geology of Red Rock and the surrounding desert Thursday at this ongoing visitor's center exhibit from 9 a.m. until noon. No sign-up required (515-5367).

Red Rock Canyon, Spring Fling: Ongoing visitor's center program Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with crafts, vendors and educational materials (515-5367).

Nevada Department of Wildlife, Fishing Clinics: Applications accepted Monday for the women's fly-fishing classes scheduled 6-8 p.m. May 11, at the NDOW office, 4747 W. Vegas Drive, covering basic information and knot-tying and 9-11 a.m. May 12, at Floyd Lamb State Park, 9200 Tule Springs Road, learning casting and fishing skills. A Nevada fishing license is required (486-5127, Ext. 3503).

Las Vegas Astronomical Society: "Saturn -- The Mysterious Ringed Planet" and public star party will be Saturday 8-11 p.m. at the Red Rock Visitor Center. Gates close 30 minutes after program start time. Contact geary.keilman@lvastronomy.com, or call 561-7469.

Nevada Department of Wildlife, Hunter Education Classes: Applications accepted for the classes scheduled for the May 5 and May 19 classes from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the NDOW offices, 4747 W. Vegas Drive (486-5127, Ext. 3501).

Get Outdoors Nevada: Register to volunteer for National Trails Day on June 2, at the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. For more information, visit www.get outdoorsnevada.org.