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THE VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK: The Valley of Fire State Park is Nevada's oldest state park, dedicated in 1935. Deriving it's name from the red sandstone formations that were formed from shifting sand dunes during the age of the dinosaur, some 150 million years ago, the Valley of Fire offers a landscape of breathtaking colour and expanse. Prehistoric inhabitants of the Park included the 'Basket Maker People' and subsequently the 'Anasazi Pueblo Farmers', from the nearby Moapa Valley. The span of human occupation has been determined to date from 300 B.C. to 1,150 A.D.
THE BEEHIVES: Named due to their resemblance of 'beehives', the formations are believed to have been created due to the effects of wind erosion and Aeolian, deflation and abrasion, erosion.
THE ATLATL ROCK: This rock formation was named after the 'Atlatl', a throwing stick or a dart thrower used by Ancient Tribes to enhance the throwing capabilities of their darts or spears. Some faces of the rock formation are covered with 'Petroglyphs', rock carvings, engraved by Ancient Tribes. Unfortunately modern visitors have seen fit to add their own carvings.
THE CABINS: Consisting of three cabins, the structures were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, (C.C.C.), soon after the Valley of Fire became a State Park in 1935. They are constructed from native sandstone and were used for many years as shelter by visitors to the Park.
VARIOUS ROCK FORMATIONS: A selection of rock formations recorded during my tour, some images include a motor vehicle to give some indication of the grandeur and scale of the Valley of Fire.
WILDLIFE: Very few signs of wildlife were evident during my visit to the Park. Many species of lizards and snakes are common in the Park, as well as Coyote, Kit Fox, Spotted Skunk, Black Tailed Jackrabbit and Antelope Ground Squirrel.
THE VISITORS CENTRE: The Centre includes exhibits of geology, ecology, prehistory and history of the Park and the nearby region. A wide variety of native cactus and wild flowers have been planted around the building.
MORE NEVADA COVERAGE: Please continue my 'Nevada coverage' by selecting from the following pages...
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