Wildflowers in bloom at Spooner Lake State Park. See them on guided hikes on June 9, 11, 23 and 25.
Join a park ranger on a hike around Spooner Lake State Park, home to more than 100 species of wildflowers. Attendees will learn plant names, uses, habitats and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Group size is limited to 12 participants; sign up by calling the park at 775-749-5980 or by email, spooner.ranger@gmail.com. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended for this leisurely one-mile hike.
Hikes are planned at 10 a.m. June 9, 11, 23 and 25. The park is just north of Highway 50 on State Route 28.
The hikes are free, but the cost to enter the park is $10 per vehicle. Nevada residents receive a $2 discount.
For more information, contact Josh Rhein at 775-749-5980 or spooner.ranger@gmail.com.
The Nevada Division of State Parks plans, develops and maintains a system of parks and recreation areas for the use and enjoyment of more than 3.3 million visitors a year. The division was established in 1963 by the Nevada Legislature to form a new state park agency within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The division manages and maintains 23 parks, historic sites and recreation areas in Nevada.