𝒱𝒶𝓁𝓁ℯ𝓎ℴ𝒻ℱ𝒾𝓇ℯ Las Vegas Half-Day Tour

- 🎰 Neon lights are not all that Las Vegas has to offer! If, like me, you have a short stay in Vegas and happen to have half a day free, why not drive an hour out to the suburbs? Leave behind the ever-spinning gambling city and come to the red rock secret realm known as the "surface of Mars" — Valley of Fire. 🧡 Why is Valley of Fire worth visiting? · Only 1-1.5 hours’ drive from Vegas · Stunning red rock formations · Convenient parking, no crowds, every shot is a masterpiece · Beginner-friendly hiking trails, rest anytime in the car, suitable for all ages · Scenery comparable to national parks but more relaxed 🗺 One-day tour route (see the last page of the visitor map) Enter through West Entrance → pass Atlatl Rock & Arch Rock → start from Visitor Center and head north along White Dome Rd to Slot Canyon & Fire Wave → return along the same road passing Rainbow Vista & Mouse’s Tank → back to Valley of Fire Rd to see Historic Cabins & Elephant Rock → exit through East Entrance and return to Las Vegas 👀 Too many words? Here’s a simplified version: follow the map to draw an upside-down “L” route and just visit the trails you want! 🔥 Origin of Valley of Fire About 2,500 years ago, the Ancestral Puebloans (Native Americans) lived around today’s Moapa Valley and left many petroglyphs on the red sandstone. The name "Valley of Fire" comes from 1920 when an American Automobile Association official passed through and was struck by the vast bright red sandstone landscape, as if the whole land was on fire. 🚗 Travel Tips · No signal in the park: download offline maps in advance · Entrance fee: $15 per out-of-state vehicle or $10 per Nevada vehicle · No food services: bring enough water + lunch; restrooms available in the park · Season: Most trails close from 5/15 to 10/1 due to extreme heat; recommended to visit from October to April · Clothing: Bring sun protection in spring and fall; bring a jacket after sunset in winter 📸 Photo tips: Wear simple earth tones like khaki, red-brown, or black and white to easily capture “Mars desert” style shots! If you’re also stopping briefly in Las Vegas and find big attractions like Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend too far, be sure to check out the underrated Valley of Fire and experience the fiery red rock landscape!