Las Vegas, Nevada cont. Valley of Fire

The Red Rock National Park was west of Las Vegas. The Valley of Fire State Park is north. It was really quite spectacular even though the day was a bit hazy. The rock formations were much more varied and wind an water worn. It is located toward the north end of Lake Mead. They say if the current weather conditions continue Lake Mead, behind the great Hoover Dam will dry up in the next 8 years.

There are several camp grounds within this park. I could certainly see renting an RV to spend a few days hiking and relaxing in this area.


Entering Valley of Fire ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )






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Seed laiden bush the bird had been eating from ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )






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There are many petroglyphs scattered throughout the park ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )






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Some areas the rocks had been worn through creating caves of various sizes. Amazing the plants that can grow in/on sandstone.



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Next stop the Grand Canyon ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

 

Thanks for these photos... I sure miss that scenery.

 

Nice pictures of the petroglyphs. There are many scattered through the park. The rock formations afford many picture opportunities. The park name is well earned. Joyce and I visited in September 1979. While not the hottest part of the season the temperatures were still around 120° F. The boardwalk saved our feet from cooking, though I think the ranger in the un-airconditioned park reception area was well done. The rental car was a bastion of cool air. Our pictures are located in a shoebox :-( along with oodles of others. Did you see any other sights while in the area?

Jerry

 

Thanks Jewell, it is very interesting and different. I would like to visit it one day... WOW!!!

 

This area is just beautiful. I don't travel anymore bit I would love to sneak a trip to that area.

 

Jewell that is for sure a very striking landscape. Love the rock formations and the colors. That bird is a Pyrrhuloxia. They look like a black Cardinal. My mom had them in at her feeder when she lived in Arizona.

 

Glad everyone enjoyed the photos. I would love to visit again.

TS, thanks for the info.

 

It truly is a beautiful area. It is kind of funny but I had to check my pictures we took when we were there and they are almost the same as yours.