Valley of Fire (Nevada), USA

We loved every aspect of this remote landscape in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. Located just two hours from Las Vegas stands an otherworldly landscape of epic proportions. Some gaze into the rock formations and see fire. Filmmakers see Mars. Whatever the truth may be, Valley of Fire State Park has something to offer for everyone who loves nature and grand landscapes.

Great view of the arch rock in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. Although it would have been possible to go up there and see it up close, we did not really have the time to do so. Pity, but maybe next time!

Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada, USA is an excellent place to see Native American rock art up close. Atlatl Rock offers a collection of petroglyphs on a boulder about fifty feet off the ground. A metal staircase has been installed on the side of the red sandstone formation that took us right up to a viewing area in front of the petroglyphs.

It's not all just rocks in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. At the Atlatl rock we did find some green vegetation. Typically plants that survive in this unfriendly rocky environment. Made for a great picture though.

Awe inspiring views at the Fire canyon & Silica dome vista in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. It would be awesome but so heavy to hike here. But I sure wanted to.

Fantastic rock patterns at Scenic Vista #1 in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. We loved the fact that the rocks are all different colours. Valley of Fire State Park truly is a place for the adventurer at heart.

We loved these layered rocks at Scenic Vista #1 in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. Slanted rocks like these can be found in many places.

Awesome view at Scenic Vista #1 in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. We didn't really go there but it definitely looked like a cave. Could come in handy given the heat.

The Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada, USA is easily accessible. It is possible to climb the rocks and hike in most places within the park. We loved these rock structures up close at Scenic Vista #2.

The meandering road through the landscape as seen from Scenic Vista #2 in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. With hardly anyone else here it really felt like we were the only ones in the park.

Climbing up on the rocks at Scenic Vista #3 in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. The most wonderful details were revealed being this close. My target was to get to the huge rock.

Some really interesting rock details at Scenic Vista #3 in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. When I saw this rock from the parking lot I decided to climb up to it. I loved it, so glad I did.

Against my better judgement I decided on doing the White Domes loop trail in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. At eleven o'clock in the morning and already 44 degrees Celcius it really was too hot to hike. As it was 'just' two miles I thought it was going to be a breeze. It was not!

Apparently I had to go into that gorge on the White Domes loop trail in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. As awesome as it was, it was a bit narrow at times and I seriously wondered if this was really the way to go.

Following the signs on the White Domes loop trail in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. At times it was hard to find the next marker which made it a bit scary. I was the only one on this trail and mobile service was non-existent. Not the brightest decision I ever made, but it was well worth it.