Valley of Fire State Park - Moapa Valley, NV

There was something interesting to see from the moment I entered the park. The vast array of amazing rocks in different shapes, sizes, and colors was almost overwhelming. The opportunities to see them from afar as well as up close and personal seemed endless. I enjoyed the entire time I spent in Valley of Fire State Park whether it was while driving through the park or hiking one of its trails.

Scenic Byway

A 23-mile road runs from one side of the park to the other. I stopped and pulled over frequently to look at the striking red rock formations.

Red Island Surrounded by Green

Twisted Shapes

Jagged Teeth

Sturdy Wall

Shaded Holes

Color Amplified by the Sun

Kaolin Slot Canyon

This short slot canyon seemed unique as I spent the majority of my time out in the sunlight across rock or through sand.

Entrance

Passage Snakes Left and Right

Higher Walls

Holes

Veins

Layers

Passageway

Narrowest Section

White Domes

The trail passed between these two gigantic rocks before descending through a narrow defile.

White Dome

Other White Dome

Descent Down the Defile

Back Up the Defile

Fire Wave

The reddish and whitish waves of color made for eye-catching designs in the rock.

Stripes

Swirls

Fire Wave

Red Rocks

This island of deep red-brown rocks stood out against the rest of the area's landscape.

Red Rocks beyond the Pink and White

Color and Texture Flow over the Rock

Red Rocks Up Close

Other Sights

The following are a selection of rock formations and one plant that didn't have a specific name but intrigued me for a variety of reasons and stood out from the countless eye-catching sights within the park.