Valley of Fire S P, Nevada (Part 1) - March 20, 2007 (Re-run)

 The motor home was due for service and the only certified dealer was in St. George, UT, so that is where we went.  Leaving the rig for a full day, we decided to make a dash in the Honda into the state of NV and re-visit Valley of Fire State Park.  This park, in my opinion, is on a very short list of the best state parks in the entire country.  I've been there several times and still have not seen all its geologic wonders.

The 46,000 acre park was formed in the Jurassic Period, was inhabited by early man at least 11,000 years ago, and was finally designated a state park in 1935.  No doubt it would otherwise qualify as a national park.  The sandstone formations left behind when seas subsided and land rose were further shaped by wind and water.  For reasons unknown, the variety of colors found in the rock here exceeds that of most other locations in North America.  The shapes often defy description, and photos fail to convey the magnificence of Mother Nature's handiwork.