Valley of Fire
Valley of Fire is a scenic Nevada state natural park located in the western United States, an hour and a half drive from Las Vegas. It attracts travelers with its fantastic landscapes. Canyons, cliffs and slopes of the Valley of Fire have different shades – from soft pink and milky cream to purple, terracotta and bright red.
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Highlights
At first, the Valley of Fire was a desert. Over time, the sand dunes became durable sandstone, and thanks to weathering processes, they turned into tall “beehives”, smooth “waves”, graceful arches, picturesque valleys with “layered” slopes and various figures that received their names. The brightly colored slopes look especially beautiful in the early morning or at sunset.
.Travelers come to the Valley of Fire Park to look at the mesmerizing scenery from the car window and have a picnic with friends. There are several good roads through the area, and many visitors make their way to the interesting place, stop and take pictures of the natural sights. Tourists also come to the picturesque red rocks, on which ancient petroglyphs can be seen. Hiking tours, biking and rock climbing are popular in the national park. There are not many long routes in the Valley of Fire.
.It should be borne in mind that in summer it is very hot here, the air temperature can rise to +45…+49 ° C, so it becomes difficult to move on foot. It is more convenient to visit the park in winter, when the daytime temperature does not exceed +24 ° C. However, those who want to come here with an overnight stay should take into account that it can be very cold on a winter night in the Valley of Fire.
.Visitor Information
Valley of Fire is open to tourists year-round from dawn to dusk. The park is accessed through either the West or East entrance. Tourists with tents may camp overnight at either of the two campgrounds and build fires in designated campfire sites. Food is not sold in the park, and drinking water can be stocked at the campgrounds or at the Visitor Center.
Campgrounds in the Valley of Fire are open 24 hours a day, and the Visitor Center welcomes visitors from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The campgrounds offer travelers water, toilets, showers, and tables. Overnight accommodations in the area will cost $20 per car per night, including park fees. Unfortunately, campgrounds cannot be reserved in advance.
.The cost to stay in the Valley of Fire for one day: for cars – $10; for pedestrians and bicyclists – $1; for those taken by bus – $2; a year’s pass – $100.
.Motorists are only allowed to drive on the roads and stop in areas designated for parking. There are no gas stations in the park.
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Pets are welcome in the Valley of Fire, but pets may only be walked on a short leash. No littering is allowed in the park, and no flowers, plant parts, rocks or minerals may be taken from the park.
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How to get there
Valley of Fire is located 80 kilometers from Las Vegas. The easiest way to get here is to purchase an organized tour of the park from one of the travel agencies. Travelers traveling by car get to the Valley of Fire via Interstate 15.
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