Best Valley Of Fire State Park Day Trips & Things to Do

Nevada's oldest and largest state park is a remarkable palette of reds earning its name of Valley of Fire State Park from the vivid sandstone formations. It was established in 1935 and contains Native American petroglyphs that are more than 3,000 years old. The 34,880-acre U.S. National Natural Landmark also features canyons, sand dunes, petrified wood and many interesting rock formations. Notable sites are Atlatl Rock, Elephant Rock, Fire Canyon Arch, Windstone Arch and a visitor center.