Valley of Fire
Valley of Fire is a monumentally scenic state park in Nevada known for vivid red sandstone formations, ancient petroglyphs, and desert wildlife, just north of Las Vegas.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Northwestern United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark County |
| City | Overton |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 36.422 |
| Longitude | -114.532 |
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6:14 PM LOCAL TIMEValley of Fire State Park, located in eastern Nevada near Overton and roughly an hour northeast of Las Vegas, offers dramatic red sandstone and sandstone formations that glow vividly at sunrise and sunset. Formations like Beehive, Pontoon Bridge, and Elephant Rock provide iconic backdrops for hikes and photos. The park preserves thousands of petroglyphs etched into rocks by early Native peoples, easily accessible along designated trails. Beyond geology and archaeology, visitors can track desert fauna such as desert bottlebush, coyote, and bobcat, and enjoy short walks, picnic areas, and stargazing to take in a landscape largely free of light pollution.
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