Can you describe the Valley of Fire?
Valley of Fire is Nevada’s first and largest state park. Its name sounds passionate and dramatic—and with all the remarkable red sandstone formations and multi-colored hoodoos, the landscape certainly evokes both of these adjectives, too. The Valley of Fire is located just 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas. That’s a 40-minute drive via the I-15 North or a 20-minute helicopter fligh
t. Some of the amazing rocks are named for their shapes—like the Beehives, the Seven Sisters, Elephant Rock, Arch Rock and Atlatl Rock. Another spectacular area is the White Domes, a cluster of rounded sandstone rocks with brilliant contrasting colors. Perhaps the most scenic point at the park is Rainbow Vista. The overlook offers a stunning panorama of the Valley of Fire, stretching out for miles in the distance. Mounds of pink, orange and yellow sandstone rocks rise like waves rolling on a rough ocean. Many of our helicopter tours go there around sunset because that’s when the rocks are most striking—and eerie, as the desert shadows lengthen around them. At the Valley of Fire, you can also see ancient petroglyphs as well as lizards and other desert wildlife out sunning themselves. The park is accessible year round, and you can learn all about its history at the visitors’ center, which is open daily from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
t. Some of the amazing rocks are named for their shapes—like the Beehives, the Seven Sisters, Elephant Rock, Arch Rock and Atlatl Rock. Another spectacular area is the White Domes, a cluster of rounded sandstone rocks with brilliant contrasting colors. Perhaps the most scenic point at the park is Rainbow Vista. The overlook offers a stunning panorama of the Valley of Fire, stretching out for miles in the distance. Mounds of pink, orange and yellow sandstone rocks rise like waves rolling on a rough ocean. Many of our helicopter tours go there around sunset because that’s when the rocks are most striking—and eerie, as the desert shadows lengthen around them. At the Valley of Fire, you can also see ancient petroglyphs as well as lizards and other desert wildlife out sunning themselves. The park is accessible year round, and you can learn all about its history at the visitors’ center, which is open daily from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Labels: valley of fire, valley of fire national park maverick helicopters air tours
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