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Carson City Park Ranger-led programs in October feature cemetery tours and fall color hike

Every month, Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

Online Registration is often required so Park Rangers have a proper head count. All programs are subject to cancellation due to Park Ranger availability; registered participants will be notified.

You can find more information about each program here.

After Dark Cemetery Walking Tour
Join a Carson City Park Ranger for a night of spooky historical fun at Lone Mountain Cemetery! Travel around the cemetery learning about the lives and deaths of Carson’s famous historical figures.
This tour will be about a one mile loop under the darkness, so prepare for some spooky happenings. Dress for the weather and remember close-toed shoes. Only 30 spots are available so register quickly before spots fill. A $10 donation is not required but strongly encouraged to Lone Mountain Cemetery.

Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Lone Mountain Cemetery, 1044 Beverly Dr. Carson City.
Need to Know:
- Online registration is required by going here.
- Open to all ages, minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- $10 Donation is strongly encouraged!
- Dogs are not welcome on this activity as all pets are prohibited inside Lone Mountain Cemetery. You will not be able to participate if you bring along a pet.

Hank Monk’s After Dark Cemetery Tour
Take a ride with Hank Monk on his famous Stagecoach around Lone Mountain Cemetery for a night of spooky historical fun! We will be joined by Janice Oberding, Author of Haunted Nevada: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Silver State, who will share her haunted knowledge of the cemetery.

This tour will take place upon the Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch Mule Wagon on a 1/2 mile journey. Dress for the weather and remember close-toed shoes. Choose one of four 30 minute tours happening on Friday the 18th. Only 10 spots are available per tour due to wagon capacity. The wagon unloads about 1/2 mile from the starting location, so plan on taking a short, spooky walk back.

A $10 donation is not required but strongly encouraged. The donations will be split between Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch and Lone Mountain Cemetery. You can pay the donation upon checkout or in cash at the activity.
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm (split into four 30 minute tours)
Location: Lone Mountain Cemetery, 1044 Beverly Dr. Carson City.

Need to Know:
- Online registration is required by going here.
- Each tour is 30 minutes long
- Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Open to ages 13+
- $10 Donation is strongly encouraged!
- Dogs are not welcome on this activity as all pets are prohibited inside Lone Mountain Cemetery. You will not be able to participate if you bring along a pet.

Fall Colors Hike
The 7th annual Fall Colors hike is back for another beautiful year! Take a relaxing stroll through the cottonwood groves of the Carson River and learn why the leaves change colors, what our animal friends are doing in preparation for winter, as well as everything you wanted to know about the Carson River.

The trail is considered "easy" according to the IMBA and will be roughly three miles long. We will venture to the Mexican Dam and back via the Historic Mexican Ditch Trail.

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Carson River Park off Carson River Rd.
Need to Know:
- Online Registration is required by going here.
- Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Dogs are welcome but must remain on a six foot leash

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