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April 2017

Thursday, April 27: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
April 27, 2017 (All day)

I hope you didn't blow away. Yesterday's wind gusts were fierce. Take it easy today and enjoy what Thursday has to offer. The monthly lecture at the Nevada State Museum brings Levi Strauss to life. A hike along the Wellness Trail with Muscle Powered will get the blood flowing. Let Chili's take care of dinner and you'll be lending a hand to the Douglas County Special Olympics.

THURSDAY:

  • -- Local Government Day AND Alumni Day at the Nevada State Legislature

Muscle Powered Conditioning Hike to Prison Hill-Dead Truck Trail

Event Date: 
May 2, 2017 - 5:30pm

Meet outside the gate of Silver Saddle Ranch. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hikes Program: Evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1½ hour duration or more.

Carson City Parks and Receation Easy Walk to Sonoma Park

Event Date: 
May 30, 2017 - 9:00am

Meet at 1003 Sonoma Street corner of Sonoma and Fremont. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Hats and sunscreen recommended.

Easy Walk Program: Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.

Carson City Parks and Receation Easy Walk to Ross Gold Park

Event Date: 
May 23, 2017 - 9:00am

Meet at 280 Appion Way. We'll check to see how much water is in the pond, talk about the improvement plans for the park and then walk over to check on the progress for the new freeway.

Water and closed-toed shoes required. Hats and sunscreen recommended.

Easy Walk Program: Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.

Carson City Parks and Receation Easy Walk to Ronald D. Wilson Memorial Park

Event Date: 
May 16, 2017 - 9:00am

Meet at James Drive and Mark Way. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Hats and sunscreen recommended.

Easy Walk Program: Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.

Carson City Parks and Receation Easy Walk to Riverview Park

Event Date: 
May 9, 2017 - 9:00am

Meet in the parking lot for the Korean War Memorial at 600 Marsh Road. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Hats and sunscreen recommended.

Easy Walk Program: Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.

Carson City Parks and Receation Easy Walk to Park Terrace Park

Event Date: 
May 2, 2017 - 9:00am

Meet on La Loma Drive between 1413 and 1405 La Loma Drive. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Hats and sunscreen recommended.

Easy Walk Program: Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.

Muscle Powered Easy Hike from Curry Street to C-Hill

Event Date: 
June 1, 2017 - 8:30am

NOTE CHANGE OF TIME, 8:30 am. Meet in the parking lot off Curry street behind the Railroad Museum. We will walk above the Greenhouse Garden Center on nice single wide path.

Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.

Muscle Powered Easy Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length,often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.

Muscle Powered Easy Hike to Centennial Park East

Event Date: 
May 25, 2017 - 8:30am

Meet at the back of Centennial Park, across from the baseball fields on Heritage Way. We will walk the upper trail. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.

Muscle Powered Easy Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length,often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.

Muscle Powered Easy Hike to Voltaire Canyon Road

Event Date: 
May 18, 2017 - 3:00pm

Meet at the north end of Voltaire Street. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.

Muscle Powered Easy Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length,often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.