Valley of Fire State Park

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Valley of Fire

  • April 17, 2003
  • Rated 5 of 5 by janfw from Depew, New York
The scenery is lovely with red rocks, silica domes, sandstone formations and fossilized sand dunes. Some rocks are named for their shapes as the Beehives, the Arch, Poodle Rock and Elephant Rock. At the west and east entrances there are stations with maps, points of interest and information about the park as well as rest rooms. The entrance fee is $5 a day for the car. There is a Visitor Center in the middle of the park with restrooms and drinking water. There are several hiking trails. Some are under 20 minutes and easy. There are a couple that are longer. There are excellent examples of Petroglyphs (ancient Anazasi writings carved into the rock walls). They are estimated to be about 4,000 years old. Atatl Rock and Petroglyph Canyon Trail are the best places to see them.

From journal Las Vegas- Beyond the Casinos

Valley of Fire State Park

  • July 5, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by sasha1 from , Florida
Valley of Fire State Park

There will be little company on your trip. This is an isolated area so close to the glitz of Las Vegas...yet a world away.

Hike through beautiful and stark landscapes and imagine that you are the first person through this terrain. Come across paintings from hundreds of years ago and know someone came before you. Match your handprint to theirs.

Listen to the wind as night approaches and the desert shadows lengthen around you.

From journal Las Vegas Christmas

Valley of Fire State Park

  • July 5, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by sasha1 from , Florida
Valley of Fire State Park

A long day trip but worth every minute to an isolated desert canyon park. The drive to the park is through the desert so once again, take water along. There are very few places to stop along the way. Stunning.

We spent the entire day hiking the canyon and crawling rock formations. Wear sturdy shoes and remember the desert wildlife includes snakes so when you go off the trail pay close attention.

A definite "must" for the more adventurous. Most of the day we were alone as we scrambled over the rocks and, as sunset drew near, it was a little eerie.

From journal But It's a Dry Heat

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