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Valley of Fire is a 36,000-acre park six miles from Lake Mead, the nearest body of water, and 55 miles from Las Vegas. The valley's name comes from the red sandstone formations surrounded by the Mojave Desert.
Of historical interest are the petrified remains of ancient trees and 3,000 year-old Native American writings called petroglyphs. More recent are preserved Civilian Conservation Corps camp buildings dating back to the 1930s.
The park is popular with birdwatchers, and the months of April and May produce remarkable wildflower blooms.
Camping, picnicking and photography are favorite pastimes. Park staff can suggest hikes of any difficulty level, ranging in length from less than an hour to a day.
Horseback riding and non-technical rock climbing are permitted in designated areas with permission.
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The red stone of Valley of Fire State Park.
The Valley of Fire State Park is renowned for its stark beauty .
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