Valley of Fire State Park

Protected Area ·🇺🇸 United States

Area 185 km²

Time zone America/Los_Angeles

Official website parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire

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Valley of Fire State Park Essentials

Valley of Fire State Park preserves 46,000 acres of Aztec sandstone and limestone formations dating back to the Jurassic period. This selection highlights key geological landmarks like the swirling Fire Wave and the White Domes, alongside ancient history at Atlatl Rock's petroglyph panels. The park also features Depression-era stone cabins and a visitor center detailing the local Mojave Desert ecology and the history of the Ancestral Puebloan people.

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Geological Wonders

Valley of Fire State Park contains 150-million-year-old Aztec Sandstone formations shaped by shifting sand dunes and complex faulting. This collection highlights the park's distinct geological features, including the striped patterns of the Fire Wave, the narrow corridors of Kaolin Slot Canyon, and erosion-carved landmarks like Elephant Rock. These sites demonstrate the effects of mineral oxidation and water erosion on red, pink, and white sandstone layers across the Mojave Desert landscape.

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Scenic Peaks and Overlooks

Valley of Fire State Park features diverse geological formations shaped by shifting sand dunes and erosion over 150 million years. This collection highlights significant Aztec Sandstone peaks and overlooks, including the high-silica formations of Silica Dome and the wind-sculpted Beehive Rock. Visitors can observe distinct cross-bedding layers, slot canyons at White Domes, and panoramic vistas of Fire Canyon. These sites showcase the park's transition from vibrant red sandstone to stark white limestone and shale outcrops.

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