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Valley of Fire State Park: Valley of Fire State Park
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    • windsorgirl
  • By windsorgirl on November 3, 2004
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    • red rocks and blue sky - Las Vegas
    red rocks and blue sky
    by windsorgirl
    Only a 60 mile drive east from Las Vegas along the I15 to hwy 169 south will bring you to a wonderful desert getaway. We arrived late in the afternoon to see the unusual rock formations glow like fire. There were many short but sandy walking paths, and alot of shaded picnic tables. It looked like a great place to bring a bottle of wine and snacks to enjoy while watching the sun set.

    Admission is $6/vehicle and the park is open from dawn til dusk, the visitor centre is open daily from 830am to 430pm.

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    Valley of Fire State Park: Valley of Fire State Park
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    • soccergrrl
  • By soccergrrl on May 30, 2003
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    • Yellow Flowers, Red Rocks - Las Vegas
    Yellow Flowers, Red Rocks
    by soccergrrl
    This has its own VT page, so look for more of my pictures in a travelogue there. Meantime, let me say here: this is, hands down, one of the most breathtaking, jaw-dropping, awesome places I have ever been. Neither words nor photos can do it justice; I took my husband back there, after I'd already been the day before, because I simply couldn't share the experience with him any other way than literally to be there with him. The park is about an hour's drive from Vegas, very much in the middle of nowhere. But it's a very scenic nowhere, and the park itself is most definitely somewhere.

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    Valley of Fire State Park: The Northern Scenic Drive
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  • By TempNomad on May 17, 2003
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    • Deserted Roads - Las Vegas
    Deserted Roads
    by TempNomad
    We took this route to get to the Valley of Fire and it was well-worth getting lost. (We got lost because of my incompetence, not because it's easy to get lost!) We saw the most incredible rocks, mountains, plants, and very few people/cars. It was great!!

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    Valley of Fire State Park: Northern Scenic Drive to Valley of Fire
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  • By TempNomad on May 3, 2003
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    • The road is peaceful and empty - Las Vegas
    The road is peaceful and empty
    by TempNomad
    Take the roundabout way to the Valley of Fire. The drive is lovely, and while you pay to go through the area, it's worth the scenery and solitude. Driving the Northern Scenic Route is a treat because you pass few cars and get to see the mountains without power-lines and houses in the way. There are lots of places to stop off and take photos, or just relax. It's an easy drive, and you can't really get lost. Morning of late afternoon is prettiest.

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    Valley of Fire State Park: Valley of Fire State Park
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    • shrimp56
  • Updated By shrimp56 on July 2, 2005
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    • Valley of Fire State Park - Las Vegas
    by shrimp56
    You'll find incredible red rock formations and ancient petroglyphs in this state park. Entrance fee is $5 per car and well worth it. There is an excellent visitors center nad everything is well marked. And it's only an hour from Las Vegas!
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    Be sure to wear good walking shoes, wear a hat and carry a bottle of water. The heat can catch up with you before you know it.
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    I will add my own pictures when I get home.

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    Valley of Fire State Park: get out of town and see the NATURAL beauty!
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    • kazander
  • Updated By kazander on September 24, 2004
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    • elephant rock at valley of Fire - Las Vegas
    elephant rock at valley
    of Fire
    by kazander
    Go over to Valley of Fire if you can, just an hour or so away and it's incredible!!! There are so many breathtaking views. Red rock canyons and stone formations, not to mention Anasazi petroglyphs set against a perfect blue sky. Rent a car (we rented a jeep it was perfect!) and take the drive out, you'll be happy you did. if you don't want to rent a car, there are also bus tours that go there from Vegas.

    I also have a page on this location if you'd like to see more pictures and more info.

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    Valley of Fire State Park: VALLEY OF FIRE STATE...
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  • Updated By cobrioc on September 5, 2002
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    • Valley of Fire State Park - Las Vegas
    by cobrioc
    VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK
    Nevada's oldest State Park. It is located north east of Las Vegas.Only 50 mile
    northeast of Las Vegas.The rough floor and jagged walls of the park contain brilliant formations of eroded sandstone and sand dunes more than 150 million
    years old. These features, which are the centerpiece of the park's attractions, often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun's rays.

    Entrence Fee:$5 per vehicle per day,$35 for annual pass.
    Camping Fees: 12 per night per vehicle.

    Traveling northwest on Interstate 25 from Las Vegas, take Nevada Route 169 at Crystal south to the park.
    Traveling southwest on I-15 turn south on Route 169 Exit 93 near Glendale, and travel southeast 15 mile to the park
    There is no lodging in the park. Many hotels and motels are located along I-15 south toward Las Vegas.
    Spring and fall are the preferred season for visiting the Valley of Fire.Daily summer highs usually exceed 100 degrees, and may reach 120 degrees.

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    Valley of Fire State Park: The Valley of Fire!
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  • Updated By lmkluque on September 12, 2002
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    • Valley of Fire State Park - Las Vegas
    by lmkluque
    Take the I-15 north from Las Vegas about 55 miles to the Valley of Fire exit. Here you'll find the Moapa Band of Paiute Indian Reservation and the beautiful Valley Of Fire State Park--Which I'll write more about on my Overton, Nevada page. I just drove through, but there are camping facilities and many wonderous sights for those interested in unique landscapes and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyphs.

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    Valley of Fire State Park: Driving through the Valley of Fire
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  • By windsorgirl on December 18, 2004
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    • Driving through the Valley of Fire - Las Vegas
    Driving through the Valley of
    Fire
    by windsorgirl
    It is a fun drive through Valley of the Fire State Park along its twisting, turning road. You will go right, left, up and down as you travel through this interesting rocky landscape.

    Plan your visit for late afternoon to see the red rocks glow from the setting sun.

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    Valley of Fire State Park: a great way to spend the day!
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  • By skywalkerbeth on March 7, 2005
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    • don't try this at home - Las Vegas
    don't try this at home
    by skywalkerbeth
    it's so peaceful and beautiful out here! we even saw a small wedding - the bride looked stunning against the red rocks. it was near sunset. I'd never seen anything quite like this, up close and personal. ed rocks, rainbow colored rocks, blue skies going on forever - and hardly any people!

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