Introduction
In 2014, I visited the
Valley of Fire, a Nevada State Park located about 30 minutes north of Las Vegas. Since visiting, I've wanted to return. There were a few areas that I had missed or hadn't had time to explore.
This time, while traveling from Las Vegas to Mesquite, I had some extra time as to take in the areas.
Valley of Fire, is located about 20 minutes off of I-15. There is an exit that is clearly identified next to a Chevron gas station. You basically take the road east and pay your $10 at the gate and you are in. Keep in mind, there are no gas stations nearby and water sources appear to be somewhat limited. Keep in mind there isn't a lot of shelter or shade here, so if the temperature is hot you will suffer. The best time to visit is fall through spring.
This trip I wound up seeing some of the petrified logs, some petroglphys and re-hiked Mouse's Tank Trail.
I wound up spending a few hours here and even though it was a Tuesday, there were a fair amount of people here. This is definitely worth the stop and it has so many enjoyable and unique things to see. Who would've guessed this exists just a short distance from Lake Mead and the I-15 freeway?
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| Parking lot of the Beehives |
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| The "Beehives" |
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| The "Beehives" |
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| Climbing some of the rocks at the"Beehives" |
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| Petrified logs |
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| Petrified logs |
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| Atatl Rock |
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| The "Arch" |
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| Mouse Tank Trail Petroglyph |
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