Laninga's Travel Blog

The Valley of Fire is located less than an hour north of Las Vegas, close to Lake Mead. It gets its name from the bright red rock formations, but also because it gets to be over 120F (50C) in the summer.

One area is known as “Mouse Tank” and contains a valley filled with Indian petroglyphs. Even though time is starting to erode them, it is still possible to make out the huge amount of indian art.

But there is more to it. There are many geologic formations of different colors and different shapes, giving an erie effect to the landscape. Perfect for hiking, and photography.

Very sandy in many places.

Slot Canyon

Baby arches (?)

“Fire Wave” – unique formations

Hard to see, but lots of petroglyphs[/caption]

Closer view of Indian petroglyphs

Lava formations as far as the eye can see