I finally saw some of the Nevada landscapeOctober 5, 2003 - Northeast of Las Vegas, NV |
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An outing had been set up to go to see the Valley of Fire, and I decided to go along and actually see some of the state besides the casinos. There's lots of desert out here, and some of it is quite beautiful. Both Valley of Fire and Red Rock are well-known areas where the red sandstone has pushed up and is visible. Valley of Fire is incredible as it is a huge area of very red rocks and mountains surrounded by normal 'desert'-looking scenery. You curve a bend in the road as you approach and BAM! there's nothing but red rocks and mountains. Very cool - as you can see in the pictures below, the rocks are literally red and contrast greatly with the area. We got lucky with this trip, or should I say, we just waited till the right time of year to take this trip, as it wasn't ungodly hot outside. It has been nice that Vegas is finally starting to cool off!!! |
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Red Rock |
Atlatl Rock Glyphs |
I found myself a great chill spot |
The Fire Canyon (which is IN the Valley of Fire) |
The contrast between me and the rocks is significant |
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Showing off the rock |
Holding up the wall |
Looking towards Mouse's Tank |
Marian & Gio at the top of Mouse's Tank |
Marian and Gio |
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The Cuddle Spot |
There's Marian way out there |
Driving to the fun (I'm reflected in her sunglasses) |
Nice desert view |
Some more of that |
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More rock glyphs |
Example of the cool rock formations |
View from the Visitor's Center |
On our way to Mouse's Tank |
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