Escape of the Week: Nevada’s Valley of Fire

Written by on November 8, 2011 in Escapes - 20 Comments

Valley of Fire 1.9.11 026 Escape of the Week: Nevadas Valley of Fire

About an hour outside of Las Vegas is the Valley of Fire. Dedicated in 1935, it is Nevada’s oldest and largest state park.

And, it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.

With a background of bright blue sky, the red sandstone formations are striking. They’ve been around since the days of the dinosaurs, a not-so-shabby 150 million years.

A perfect day trip, there is plenty do to in the park. For nature-lovers and hikers, there are trails that weave around some of the stunning formations, including the beehive rocks smoothed over time. Plus, there’s places to picnic and camp, too.

Want to go?

From Las Vegas, take I-15 North to Exit 75.

Don’t forget to bring your camera!

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In 2010, Diana Edelman quit her job in PR to go on a solo backpacking adventure and tackle her 30-Life-Crisis. After seven months abroad, journeying throughout Europe and Africa, she returned to America and relocated to Las Vegas. After a year-long stint back in PR and marketing, she recently quit her job to write and travel full-time. She is the Las Vegas expert for OneTravel.com and CheapOair.com, as well as a regular writer for Viator. Diana's writing has been published on The Huffington Post, Matador Network, World Nomads and more. Her dream? To travel the world and share her experiences. If you enjoyed this post, please share it using the social media links above. Your support is much appreciated!

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20 Comments on "Escape of the Week: Nevada’s Valley of Fire"

  1. Zablon Mukuba November 9, 2011 at 1:47 am · Reply

    sounds like a fun place to go for a week

    • The Adventures of D November 9, 2011 at 8:32 pm · Reply

      It is a fun place! I think a week may be too long, but there is definitely enough hikes to take up a few days. :)

  2. Leigh November 9, 2011 at 3:17 am · Reply

    I’d love to go hiking here – had never heard about it before.

  3. JoAnna November 9, 2011 at 10:25 am · Reply

    I love Valley of Fire! Most people know Red Rock, but few know about this park. Thanks for writing about it!

  4. Abby November 10, 2011 at 11:24 am · Reply

    Soooo beautiful!! I’ve never been!!

  5. Sherry November 10, 2011 at 2:35 pm · Reply

    I always have a special place in my heart for the desert. It has so much intrigue and beauty both in the day and night. What a wonderful suggestion to get away from Vegas’ neon lights. And, a beautiful photo, to boot!

    • The Adventures of D November 10, 2011 at 9:58 pm · Reply

      Thank you! I love the beauty of the desert. It truly makes me happy.

  6. Sophie November 11, 2011 at 9:30 am · Reply

    I love the desert, although I’m more used to seeing the even more arid Arabian deserts. This looks bright and beautiful.

    • The Adventures of D November 11, 2011 at 5:58 pm · Reply

      Most of the desert is meh. But The Valley of Fire really is gorgeous!

  7. Cole @ FourJandals November 11, 2011 at 11:17 am · Reply

    Wow what a photo. Why was it called the Valley of Fire? Was it because of the heat from the sun and being in the desert?

    • The Adventures of D November 11, 2011 at 5:57 pm · Reply

      Thanks!! I think it’s called the Valley of Fire because of the colors. It’s flame orange and red against desert.

  8. Todd @ Visit50 November 13, 2011 at 7:04 pm · Reply

    I never had interest in deserts until going to Jordan’s Wadi Rum this year. Amazing!
    Valley of Fire just got added to my list. I’ve been to Nevada, but to Vegas. This sounds great!
    Valley of Fire reminds me Wadi Rum. If interested, here’s my photography from there:
    http://visit50.com/category/jordan/wadi-rum/

    • The Adventures of D November 13, 2011 at 8:50 pm · Reply

      Thanks for sharing your photos! I love to get out of Las Vegas and into nature. There are some great places around the city that let you check out mentally from the strip malls and neon. Valley of Fire is one of those places. Next time you are in town, you must venture! :)

  9. Raymond @ Man On The Lam November 19, 2011 at 7:46 am · Reply

    Love these formations. Love anything remotely deserty though too… :)

    • The Adventures of D November 20, 2011 at 2:04 am · Reply

      Me too. There is such beauty in even the most barren environments.

  10. Jade Johnston - OurOyster.com November 19, 2011 at 9:45 pm · Reply

    Wow! Stunning photograph! I will have to remember this for when I go on a US road trip

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