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lmkluque Says: The huge earth formations are awesome, but also look out for the smaller offerings of the Valley of Fire. Here is Petrified Wood protected by a chain-link fence with a warning not to touch. While out in the desert it seems that there is little life of any kind, but a closer...
lmkluque Says: The Lost City of Overton Museum of Archaeology was small, but interesting. There were many samples of the artifacts found at the "dig" with explanations of the life the Anasazi and other ancient people lived. The original wing of the museum opened in 1935 and was filled with...
lmkluque Says: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is the first designated Conservation Area in Nevada. You'll a fantastic example of the earth's movements over the last two or three thousand years. Here you can drive though, hike the trails, climb the rocks, ride horses or mountain...
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2 Reviews and 0 Opinions Discovered this hotel by chance while passing through southern Nevada. Been by this way a number of...
Picnic Tables: No Air-Con Here!
lmkluque Says: The tables are placed in a covered area as protection from the beating rays of the sun. We brought with us items for a nice picnic lunch and enjoyed the respite fromt the direct rays of the sun.Update:There is a new cafe at the Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza so you can opt for...
Carley's: Carley's + Excellent
WinInZion Says: We went to Carley's on a recommendation and were very pleased. I think we were there in January 2006 and the place was crowded. After moving from NJ to Utah we took a big hit as far as good restaraunts are concerned. It was a pleasure finding this gem.My only let down was...
On The Strip and Downtown: Live it up in Las Vegas!
lmkluque Says: Forget the pests, get dressed up and take in a show at one of the Casinos, gamble a little or enjoy one of the many Buffets in Las Vegas!I am not much of a camper and I would go as far as getting a hotel in Vegas for the night and enjoy the luxury of a real shower. Even if...
Camping in the Desert: Valley of Fire!
lmkluque Says: Camping in the desert comes with some interesting night life. Bright stars in the heavens, and unusual creatures on the ground. Sometimes they can be dangerous--scorpions and sometimes cute--groundhogs, but mostly they are a nuisance. There are precautions you can take to...
Walk, Ride a Horse or Drive a Car!
lmkluque Says: This is the road into the Valley of Fire, you choose how you want to get there. The LDS walked here and they rode horses when they first came out this way to settle. These days they drive a car like I did. I suggest you choose this method too.
WinInZion Says: This is the perfect time to rent that convertible you always wanted. The drive from Vegas is beautiful and the air fresh and clean. It might be a little warm in Summer but the car has air conditioning, right?I've been here three times in 6 months and can't tell you how many...
Museum Gift Shop: Lost City of Overton
lmkluque Says: %The Lost City of Overton Museum has a small gift store that offers replicas of the Petroglyphs as well as local/American Indian hand-crafts and jewlery. Some of the stuff is the typical tourist items, but also some interesting replicas.They actually have an On-Line Store....
Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza: Indian Reservation General Store
lmkluque Says: When I was here there was a small general store. Actually it was more of a pre-fab trailer and looked more like a warehouse than a store. It was operated by the Moap band of Paiutes, who were very nice and friendly.Well, since that time they have added a few other things,...
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Much of this land is on the Indian Reservation and some of it is considered sacred land. Respect the land and leave it as it was when you arrived. The rest of the area is a State Park and there are many rules here too.
At the Lost City of Overton Museum questions can be answered and there are many displays of artifacts that were rescued from the area, especially during the time that Hoover Dam was being built before the water came in and flooded the valley.
Updated Mar 19, 2012
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There are many types of cactus, some produce beautiful flowers in the spring time and are lovely to see. Be careful, stand far from the plant--unless you are an expert. Some cactus have "jumping" thorns, and even if you don't touch the plant you can be sprayed if you wander too near. These thorns are very difficult to remove!
Updated Mar 19, 2012
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This is a desert and what makes it a desert is the lack of water. We need water to survive and our cars need water to run properly without blowing-up the engine. Amongst your camping gear, be sure to have plenty of water for both you and your car.
Updated Mar 19, 2012
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Luggage and bags: Air and Water tight luggage/bags is a must. Especially to keep out the creepy crawlers.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Light weight clothing for hot summer days. Long pants and heavy boots for hiking--in case you meet snakes and scorpions. Heavy clothes for the cold nights and a waterproof poncho could be useful.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Yes, bring those too.
Photo Equipment: The Usual
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: The Usual
Miscellaneous: Bring plenty of water! For you and your car.
Updated Mar 19, 2012
lmkluque Says: What do I need to say about this city? Almost everyone has been there or has at least heard of it. I just think that Las Vegas makes a wonderfully exciting day trip from your camping base. There are many things to see and do. In my opinion the most alluring aspect of making...
lmkluque Says: We drove through the Valley of Fire on our way to the Lost City of Overton. We only stopped at the general store at the Maop Paiute Reservation and then just followed the road. At one point we stopped in a small dirt parking lot to eat our lunch at a picnic table and they...
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Hiking. There are lots of hills to explore, landscape, flora and fauna to photograph and probably things going on at the camp ground. What can I say? I'm not sports oriented and didn't check about this.
Updated Mar 19, 2012
lmkluque Says: The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is another area worth checkiing out. It is actually more popular than The Valley of Fire which I liked more. The landscape is much the same and they too have campgrounds. So, you might stay at each and compare.Okay I am using...
An American Indian Reservation
lmkluque Says: We entered the Valley of Fire through the Moapa Paiute Band of the Moapa Indian Reservation. First we came upon a little "general store" run by the Indians where we could buy tax free items.Update:Since my last visit they have expanded the "general store" and they've created...
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Valley of Fire--Red Rock--Lost City
Welcome to my Overton page, The Valley of Fire is north of Las Vegas and worth a trip to see the ancient landscape. Red Rock has fantastic rock and earth formations. On the other side of the open...
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The Lost City Museum and Ruins
Overton is a small town virtually in the middle of nowhere. Its not something one would pick as a tourist destination or even somewhere to stop and explore but for the history that lies within its...
Overton - Visit here from Las Vegas
Ok, you've spent a couple of nites in Vegas and you need some fresh air. Rent a car and head out to Overton. A visit to Valley of Fire is a must if you love the outdoors. It's Red Rock, with arches......
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