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Valley of Fire
Nevada's oldest state park. Derives its name from the vivid red sandstone formations, formed from great shifting sand dunes over 160 million years ago.
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Nevada
Valley of FireNevada's oldest state park. Derives its name from the vivid red sandstone formations, formed from great shifting sand dunes over 160 million years ago. Geologic HistoryThe Valley of Fire derives its name from red sandstone formations, believed to be ...Prehistoric ManPrehistoric users of the Valley of Fire included Basket Maker people and later ...ClimateWinters are mild with temperatures ranging from freezing to to 75 degrees. Daily summer ...Flora and FaunaThe area plant community is dominated by widely spaced creosote bush, burro bush, and ... |
Park FeaturesRock formations and historical points of interest. ...Arch RockA two-mile scenic loop road provides views of some of the Valley's most interesting rock formations, such as Arch Rock and Piano Rock.BeehivesUnusual sandstone formations weathered by the eroding forces of wind and water.CabinsHistoric stone cabins built with native sandstone by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) in the 1930's as a shelter for passing travelers.Petroglyph CanyonElephant RockRainbow VistaWhite DomesMouse's Tank |
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