The Valley of fire in epic day trip on your next trip to Las Vegas…
After a short drive to this park, you will be in awe of the colors, the rock formations, the animals, and the fabulous hikes it offers.
Here’s a description of the park on the official website:
Valley of Fire consists of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone mountains. The sandstone is from the Jurassic period and is the remnant of the sand left behind by the wind after inland seas subsided and the land rose. Early man moved into southern Nevada as far back as 11,000 years ago. The most obvious evidence of occupation is the petroglyphs carved into the rocks by the Basketmaker culture about 2,500 years ago, followed later by the Early Pueblo culture. Paiutes were living in this area in 1865 when Mormons settled at nearby St. Thomas at the south end of the Moapa Valley. Farming, ranching and mining occurred in the region along a narrow stretch of water.
One tip: If you plan to camp there for the night (which is a must-do when visiting the “valley of Fire” because the campsites are picturesque to say the least, I recommend showing up at Sunrise, find a campsite and pay for it and then visit the park because there aren’t many options and only a few sites to choose from, but you will absolutely love spending the night there and be able to enjoy the incredible sunset while perched on a rock over the red sand.
If you want more information about this park, click the link below
http://parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire
