Join Nathan Newcomer as he leads a virtual hike along 50 miles of the Gila River. The encore presentation will be shown at the Silver City Museum Annex on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 12 noon to 1 pm in conjunction with the Gila River Festival. The annex is located at 302 W. Broadway in Silver City.

Nathan started his 50 mile hike on May 27 and ended it on June 3, the 90th anniversary of the Gila Wilderness. This year is also the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, and the hike is in celebration of both of the anniversaries. Newcomer will also discuss the inventory he did along the river in hopes of having the Gila River designated a Wild and Scenic River.

Nathan Newcomer is a 5th generation New Mexican. Newcomer works for the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, as the Gila Grassroots Organizer, and has worked as the Associate Director and Media Director. He also volunteers with various organizations, including the Gila River Festival and the Silver City Museum. When not busy working and volunteering, Newcomer enjoys creating pastel paintings.

Funding for programs and exhibits is made possible thanks to the members and volunteers of the Silver City Museum Society.

The Silver City Museum creates opportunities for residents and visitors to explore, understand, and celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of southwestern New Mexico by collecting, preserving, researching, and interpreting the region's unique history. For more information, please contact the museum at (575) 538-5921, info@silvercitymuseum.org, or go to the museum's website www.silvercitymuseum.org.