ELKO, Nev. – Enjoy “Romancing the West,” learn about Nevada rock art and mountain men at the California Trail Interpretive Center.
The Trail Center is presenting programs throughout September. The following programs begin at 2:00 p.m. and are free and open to everyone:
Sept. 12: Shoshone Lifeways
Before the arrival of whites, American Indians throughout northern Nevada were able to use the resources of the Great Basin to meet their needs. Listen to Research Associate Jan Petersen describe how the Native people used the resources at hand to produce baskets that had form, function and beauty.
Sept. 13: For the Kids: How to Throw a Tomahawk
The tomahawk is one of the most useful tools ever created by humankind. Learn about tomahawks, and how to throw them like the mountain men.
Sept. 19: Art on the Rocks: Nevada’s Storied Landscapes
Nevada is home to some 1,200 sites of prehistoric rock art. In a lavishly illustrated presentation, archaeologist and Great Basin expert Angus Quinlan explores what the ages, styles, and themes of Nevada rock art can potentially teach us about the social and cultural practices of the societies that made and used this aesthetic form. The presentation sheds light on the rich cultural legacy of Nevada’s prehistoric rock art from an anthropological perspective.
Sept. 20: For the Kids: Pioneer Chores
Think your chores at home are hard? Join Research Associate Jan Petersen in the pioneer camp and learn how to wash clothes, gather fuel for your campfire and other pioneer chores.
Sept. 26: Maps and Knives, Oh My!
How did the pioneers know which routes to take west? They followed maps created by mountain men. Join Intern Julia Saintz and learn how the mountain men blazed the trail for pioneers to follow. Following the talk, enjoy throwing knives like mountain men.
Sept. 27: For the Kids: Flint and Steel
Master the art of starting fires with flint and steel. Join Ranger Alex Rose and learn how to start fires like the mountain men of the West.
For more information about the California Trail Interpretive Center call (775) 738-1849. Visit the Trail Center online at www.californiatrailcenter.org or on Facebook.
The California Trail Interpretive Center is located eight miles west of Elko on I-80, Hunter exit 292. The Center is open daily, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Beginning Sept. 13, the Center will be open Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free.
