Washoe Lake State Park events in April feature full moon hike, Easter egg hunt, wildflower walk
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 8:59am
Event Date:
April 10, 2017 (All day)
Join Park Rangers at Washoe Lake State Park during the month of April for a full moon hike, an Easter egg hunt and a wildflower walk.
Full Moon Hike: Explore the hills above Deadman’s Creek on this strenuous 2.7 mile hike. Please wear sturdy hiking boots and dress for the weather. Reservations are required.
WHEN: Monday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Take Exit 44 from I-580 and drive north approximately four miles on Eastlake Blvd.
The park entrance will be on your left. After paying the entrance fee at the booth, turn left, and
meet at the Maze parking lot (the first parking lot on the right).
COST: $7 per vehicle; with a $2 discount for Nevada residents. Cash or check only.
CONTACT: Kim Zuch, 775-687-4319, washoelake@hdiss.net.
Easter Egg Hunt: Springtime fun for all ages! The South Valley Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at Washoe Lake State Park. The Easter Bunny will hop into the park at noon, and the egg hunt starts at 12:30 p.m. sharp. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Park entrance is free for this event!
WHEN: Saturday, April 15 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Take Exit 44 from I-580 and drive north approximately four miles on Eastlake Blvd.
The park entrance will be on your left. After paying the entrance fee at the booth, turn left. The
event is held at the group use pavilion (2nd parking lot on the right).
COST: Park entrance fees are waived for this event.
CONTACT: Kim Zuch, 775-687-4319, washoelake@hdiss.net.
Wildflower Walk: See Washoe Lake in bloom. Join park staff for a moderate, 1.5 mile guided hike to the gazebo on the Deadman’s Creek trail. Please wear good hiking boots and dress for the weather. Binoculars and a camera are recommended.
WHEN: Sunday, April 23, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Take Exit 44 from I-580 and drive north approximately four miles on Eastlake Blvd.
The park entrance will be on your left. After paying the entrance fee at the booth, turn left, and
meet at the Maze parking lot (the first parking lot on the right).
COST: $7 per vehicle; with a $2 discount for Nevada residents. Cash or check only.
CONTACT: Kim Zuch, 775-687-4319, washoelake@hdiss.net.
— Jenny Ramella is a Public Information Officer for the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
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