A Unique Rock Formations in Valley of Fire State Park

Valley of Fire is Nevada’s oldest and largest State park in America. The Valley of Fire derives its name from red sandstone formations, formed from great shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs, 150 million years ago. Complex uplifting and faulting of the region, followed by extensive erosion, have created the present landscape. There is something about road tripping into the Nevada desert. I see beauty, so many hidden treasures. The  park is a photographer’s paradise full of stunning rock formations in all the colors of the rainbow. You don’t even have to hike anywhere to see beauty like this. But I couldn’t stop myself from taking the opportunity to explore this amazing land. There is an endless supply of stunning views with fabulous color, lines and textures.

The best time of the day to be here is dusk because that's when you find out exactly why they call it Valley of Fire. Yes, it's obviously the iron infused rocks, but the way the sun hits them around sunset literally makes the hills look like flames.

Nature is the art of God , what a stunning human head shape red rocks.

Who knew a few miles from the Las Vegas Strip there's a State Park full of some of the most beautiful sights!?

There's a tendency to compare this to Red Rock Canyon, but I don't think one is better than the other.  Red Rock Canyon is more accessible a lot closer to the city of Las Vegas and the drive around it is much shorter, but there's no shortage of beautiful views there either. However this park is just bigger and there's more to explore , but let that not give you the impression that Red Rock Canyon is any less majestic and beautiful.

The Beehives not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by Nature, but is an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are the grooved lines going in different directions. The layers or beds represent different layers of silt that are deposited at different times. The beds indicate the angle the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited.

Amazing beehive shaped rock formation.

Lizard shape rocks.

Hope you enjoy this National Park as much as we did.  Feel free to share it and don't forget to follow us for more adventures. Have a safe travels!

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