BLM Roswell Field Office invites public to moonrise hike
Event Description
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Roswell Field Office invites the public to a moonrise hike at 8 p.m. on May 30. Participants will meet at the at the Rob Jaggers Campground day-use parking lot at the Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. The hike is a Freedom 250 event to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday this year.
The guided hike will take in the sights and sounds of the conservation area as a nearly full moon rises. Visitors will walk along the almost 4-mile Trail Access Loop, and organizers expect the hike will take about 90 minutes to two hours. The loop travels through the Rio Bonito Valley, which is especially enchanting after dark.
Hike participants should wear sturdy close-toed shoes, weather appropriate clothing, and should bring water and a flashlight. No previous hiking experience is necessary, and the hike is suitable for all ages. BLM staff will provide educational and interpretive experiences during the hike.
The Roswell Field Office plans more Freedom 250 events throughout the year and will make more announcements in the weeks leading up to events. Freedom 250 is the national, nonpartisan organization leading the celebration of our nation’s birthday. Events will take place around the country that honor our history, showcase the beauty of the United States, ignite innovation, and strengthen the faith that will carry our nation forward for the next 250 years. Learn more about Freedom 250 at https://freedom250.org/.
For more information about the event, please contact NCA Manager Warren Kasper at 575-808-9611 or [email protected].
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.