Located just 50 miles from northeast Las Vegas, the Valley of Fire is Nevada State's oldest State Park. Valley of Fire declared a state park as early as 1935, attracts tourists away from the glitz and glamour of mainstream Las Vegas entertainment with its fiery sandstone formations.
Flora and Fauna at Valley of Fire, Las Vegas
The unique geological formations, layered sandstone coloration, ancient caves with pictographs extend sanctuary to a variety of flora and fauna distinct to this habitat. Before you proceed on any tour of Valley of Fire around Las Vegas, you are briefed on the natural history of the region and the necessary precautions needed to have a hassle free and enjoyable vacation tour of Valley of Fire, arranged by Las Vegas Tour Hub.
Types of Tours to Valley of Fire
Las Vegas Tour Hub offers countless other ways to tour the natural wonders of Valley of Fire State Park. Helicopter and plane tours, camping and hiking tours, horseback riding tours, ATV tours, and luxury bus tours are some other exciting ways of seeing the outback in all its natural glory.
Recreational Activities in and around Valley of Fire
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Created from a complex artwork of drifting sand dunes and clashing red sandstone plates, followed by extensive erosion, the petrified red sandstone and sand dune rock formations on display at the Valley of Fire State Park date back 150 million years ago.
These stunning sandstone formations, that seem to be on fire under a burning Nevada sun, are Valley of Fire's (hence the name) main sightseeing attraction. Some of the distinct geological formations from the Jurassic Park period, that you can see on your tour of the Valley of Fire State Park with Las Vegas Tour Hub, include | The Beehives, Petrified Logs, Mouse's Tank, Fir Canyon (Silica Dome), White Domes, Seven Sisters, and the Elephant Rock.
Besides photographing and hiking around these magnificent Valley of Fire geological formations, Valley of Fire has other attractions on offer. Prehistoric rock art by Fremont and Anasazi tribes that have now moved to the Vegas city can be seen at many sites within the Valley of Fire State Park. Of special interest is the Atlatl Rock that displays well-preserved Indian petroglyphs.
Customizable Tours to Valley of Fire
You can also combine your Tours to Valley of Fire with other Las Vegas Adventure Tours and Tours around Las Vegas, offered by Las Vegas Tour Hub, to make your tours to Las Vegas a complete and memorable vacation.
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