Blue moon hike is July 31 at Washoe Lake State Park

Take a moonlit walk under a blue moon, the second full moon in the month of July, and learn about the history of Washoe Valley. A moderate, 2.5-mile hike through the sand dunes and dry lake bed will be at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Washoe Lake State Park.

Attendees are asked to bring a flashlight and good walking shoes; sandals are not recommended.

Washoe Lake State Park is at 4855 Eastlake Blvd. To get there, take Exit 44 from I-580 and drive north on Eastlake Blvd. The park’s entrance is on the left. Meet at the Equestrian parking lot; turn right after the fee booth, pass the campground, and it is the gravel parking lot near the group use pavilion.

The event is free, but the park’s entrance fee is $7 per vehicle. Nevada residents receive a $2 discount. Checks or cash are accepted.

For more information, call Kim Zuch at 775-687-4319, or email washoelake@hdiss.net.

The Nevada State Parks Passport Booklet is available and can be picked up at any state park. Visitors who have their booklets stamped at 15 different parks will earn a free annual pass to all Nevada State Parks. The booklet, which serves as a travel aid as well as travelogue for park visitors, includes photos, a description of each park, lists of amenities, travel journal pages and spaces for validation stamps which have been designed to reflect each unique state park.