Full moon hike, Jr. Park Ranger Day among Carson City Park Ranger-led programs in November
Fall Full Moon Hike
Experience one of your favorite trails like never before on these unique adventures with the Carson City Park Rangers. This full moon hike, we will be venturing up the Wild Horse Trail under the “Beaver Moon” and learning about Carson City’s nocturnal wildlife. The 2022 Beaver Moon is not only special because it lands on election day, but it will also be accompanied by a total lunar eclipse! We will miss the full eclipse on the hike, but don’t worry, you can still catch it around 2:15am on November 8th. The hike is considered "More Difficult" under the IMBA Trail Rating system. Expect moderate terrain and rocky obstacles along a 2 mile loop. Wear close-toed shoes, dress for the weather, and bring along your flashlights.
Date: Election Day, November 8, 2022
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Wild Horse Trail located at the North end of Centennial Park
Spots fill up quickly, so register soon by going here.
2nd Annual Jr. Park Ranger Day
Junior Park Ranger Day is an annual event dedicated to help kids complete their Junior Ranger Adventure Guides and be sworn in all in one day! Jr Rangers will get hands on learning experiences with Park Rangers from Carson City as well as surrounding agencies!
Park Rangers will be set up near the pavilion at Riverview Park from 10:00am-2:00pm on November 19, 2022. Kids (and adults if desired) of all ages will receive a FREE Carson City JR Ranger Adventure Guide that will be used to on their adventures throughout the day. Park Rangers will be leading 3 different guided hikes and hosting the popular, Leave No Trace Scavenger Hunt. Between adventures, kids can work with Park Rangers to complete their Carson City adventure guides and check out other booths. Once their requirements in the guide are completed, they can receive an official patch and be sworn in as a Carson City Junior Park Ranger!
The Adventure Guides are recommended for grades 1-6, but all grade and age groups are welcome to participate! All supplies needed to complete the Adventure Guides will be provided on site and were professionally printed with funds provided by the River Wranglers.
Find more information here.
For an idea of what to expect, check out 2021 Jr Ranger Day video below.