Ever wonder what it would be like to live in Carson City thousands of years ago? Carson City is located in the Great Basin and throughout time this area has experienced a lot of change, from the water to the animals, this land would look completely unrecognizable to us 15,000 years ago. Join a Park Ranger at the Odyssey Trail for a hike all about the history of the Great Basin and learn how this area has changed throughout time.
The hike is considered “more difficult” under the IMBA Trail Rating System. Expect moderate terrain with sandy sections and rocky obstacles for about 2 miles. Be sure to bring closed toed shoes, plenty of water and excitement for the Great Basin.
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Prison Hill- Koontz Entrance
Need To Know:
— Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
— Dogs are allowed on a 6 foot leash
Register Online Here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ccpr/activity/search/detail/10990?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
Junior Park Ranger Adventure Presents: Birds
Join the Carson City Park Rangers to learn more about the exciting world of our feathered friends that live in Carson City! Jr. Ranger’s will spread their wings to learn about the four S’s of birding – shape, size, sound and surrounding. There will be about a half-mile stroll around Mills Park as we use binoculars to identify different species. We will have a limited supply of binoculars, so please bring your own if you can.
We will meet at the Mills Park Amphitheater located on the Seely Loop side of the park. Make sure to dress for the weather, bring plenty of water, and come with an excitement for birds!
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Mills Park Amphitheater
Need to Know:
— Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
— Dogs are allowed on leash
— If you or a family member need it, Park Rangers has one Grit Freedom all-terrain wheelchair available. If you’d like to request use of this wheelchair during our program, email parkrangers@carsoncity.gov. This request is on a first come first serve basis.
Register Online Here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ccpr/activity/search/detail/10904?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
Contact Information: Park Ranger Office, parkrangers@carsoncity.gov or call (775) 283-7035.
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