The Sunrises At Valley Of Fire State Park In Nevada Are Worth Waking Up Early For
There are many incredible places in Nevada to catch a sunrise or sunset reflecting off of ancient hills and rocks. There is no place, however, quite like the Valley of Fire. This place is world-renowned for the beauty of its outcroppings and its limestone background against the red of its Aztec sandstone. There’s one time of day you don’t want to miss in the Valley of Fire, and it’ll have you getting up early to go and explore this incredible park.
One of the main draws of the Valley of Fire is its petroglyphs and petrified trees. These date back more than two thousand years.
There’s also a visitor center, but they’re not quite open this early. You can always come back in the afternoon to enjoy a little park interpretation! We will say one thing: that sunrise is worth missing a lot for, but the park is its own wonder. Any time of day you can make it is a great time of day to be there.
The park is open year-round and has a number of wonderful campsites with grills, water, and shaded tables. There are also many trails to tempt those prone to taking lovely hikes.
But our recommendation? Go at sunrise and just spend your time soaking up the morning rays. The sunrise at the Valley of Fire never disappoints, and there’s no reason to even hike when all the natural beauty is coming to you in the great expanse of the very sky itself.
Have you been to the Valley of Fire before? Have you caught a sunrise there? We’d love to hear all about your adventures in the Valley. We’d also love to hear about your other favorite spots in Nevada on our nomination page.
Address: Valley of Fire Highway, Valley of Fire Hwy, Nevada, USA
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J.B. Weisenfels has lived in rural Arkansas for three decades. She is a writer, a mom, and a graduate student. She is also an avid collector of tacky fish whatnots, slightly chipped teapots, and other old things. In her spare time she enjoys driving to the nearest creek to sit a while. If you were to visit her, she'd try to feed you cornbread.
