Recreation Briefs

Start Your Day on the Fourth of July with a Bang 10K and 2 mile run. They begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Korean War Memorial Park.

The race is presented by Sagebrush Stompers, Tahoe Mountain Milers and Fleet Feet Carson City and will benefit the American Legion Post #4 children and youth programs.

The course is on the dirt paths of Riverview Park at the end of Fifth Street. Races include a 10K, 2-mile fun run and 2-mile walk.

Awards go to the top three age-group finishers in the 10K and 2-mile run, and to the top three men and women in the 2-mile walk.

Fees are $25 in advance, and $30 on race day. Participants under 18 are $15.

Contact Scott Keith at scott@fleetfeetcarsoncity. com or 883-3361.

Register now for the Capital City Kids Triathlon on July 25 at the Carson Aquatic Facility. Ages 4-18 are eligible to compete. Safety helmets are required.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the triathlon begins at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is $15. It's $20 the day of the event.

For more information, call 887-2242

Experience the Tahoe Rim Trail in a whole new light with full-moon hikes led by experienced hike leaders. Take in inspiring views of the lake as the moon rises over the Lake Tahoe Basin. Experience the peace, tranquility and beauty of the Tahoe Rim Trail at dusk.

Expect casually paced hikes for all ages, while slowing down to enjoy the flora and fauna, current happenings in the natural world and night time senses. Bring a flashlight, layered clothing and water.

This may not be the best hike for children younger than 10. To respect the night sounds and wildlife, no dogs this time. TRTA membership is required.

Dates are Tuesday, July 7; Thursday, Aug. 6; Friday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 4.

Memberships start at $20 for one year. Space is limited, sign up in advance. All Full Moon Hikes will start at the Tahoe Meadows Trailhead.

For more information or to sign up call 298-0012 or e-mail katyw@tahoerim trail.org.

Baker - a tiny town in Nevada with hopes and dreams as big as the Great Basin sky - is inviting visitors to the first Snake Valley Festival on July 24-26.

The community of Snake Valley, from Baker and nearby Garrison, Utah, to Ibapah and Callao to the north, is showcasing the homespun recreational opportunities of the Snake Valley.

Activities include a potluck dinner at the Garrison LDS Church and a campfire program at the Great Basin National Park on Friday; a morning bike ride, pancake breakfast, pioneer parade, booths with arts and crafts, barbecue dinner, live auction and country dance on Saturday; and church services, community breakfast and night sky viewing program at the park on Sunday.

Follow Highway 50 east to Baker.

The festival is a fundraiser for community preservation efforts. For information, call Gretchen Baker, festival organizer, at (775) 234-7357 or go to www.protectsnakevalley.com.