The "Valley of Fire" Nevada State Park is about 40 miles north of Las Vegas just outside of the Moapa Indian Reservation.
A friend of ours told us about this area just the other day. We have heard that this area has been called "God's sandbox", and after visiting the park and hiking many miles of this gorgeous back country, it is apparent why. There are vast wide open red rock vistas with many stunning rock outcroppings. Very similar to Sedona, Az., but with none of the touristy distractions to get in the way. We hiked, climbed rocks, ventured through sand and narrow slot canyons...we even saw an elephant in the desert....see if you can find him in the pictures below.
Sue and I do a lot of hiking but this one rates at the very top of the list. We want to go back before the summer heat sinks in to do some more climbing in the red rocks above "Mouse's tank" hike...it was amazing, narrow canyon, lots of petroglyphs, and amazing rocks to climb in and around.
These photos will give you a glimpse of the area, but they really don't do it justice. One word..."breathtaking"
6 comments:
those are some cool archways!
who took the pic of you two together? or did you put it on auto and run really fast?
Some really nice guy who was hiking along behind us...wasn't that nice of him.
It was such a nice day. My doggone small camera completely broke after just three pictures (I threw it out today) and these were all taken by my Blackberry...not bad huh!
Your mom is becoming quite the little hiker/climber isn't she :)
That place has always intrigued me "valley of fire", every time I drive by it.
Looks like fun! I can't imagine how hot it must get there in July and August. Valley of Fire... sounds hot.
OK guys! When is it our turn to go hiking with you. Stop hogging all the good hikes. We have never been on that hike so you will have to tell us how to find it.
Very inspiring!!!
We want to go back....there are a couple we didn't do and they are definitely worth a repeat....we better do them before mid June though. Awesome place...AWESOME!!!!
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