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The Valley of Fire State Park Visitor Center is artfully designed to integrate with the surrounding environment. Staffed with helpful State Park experts, you will find informative interpretive displays on the geological history of the area, ancient human inhabitants, petroglyphs, rock formations, plant and animal life.Â
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada is located about 50 miles Northeast of Las Vegas. From the Las Vegas Strip take I-15 North toward Salt Lake City. Turn right onto Valley of Fire Highway at exit 75. Continuing on Valley of Fire Highway, enter the West entrance to Valley of Fire State Park. Continue on Valley of Fire Highway through Valley of Fire State Park and turn left onto Mouse’s Tank Road to arrive at the Valley of Fire State Park Visitor Center in about 700 feet.
David Smith has devoted the better part of one day each week over the past 20 years to experiencing a mountain trail running adventure. He began in the Pacific Northwest with the Columbia Gorge and Cascade Mountains; then moved to Southern California and experienced the Angeles Crest mountains; then the Northeast where he experienced the Hudson River Valley and Minnewaska; finally in 2016 to Las Vegas where he is experiencing and documenting Red Rock Canyon, the Spring Mountains (Mt. Charleston area), Death Valley and beyond!
Return often to experience one new adventure each week! From the home page scroll to “Most Recent Adventures“. More about David Smith…
The trail adventures on this website require proper conditioning, preparation and safety precautions. There are many factors beyond our control including weather conditions, unstable ground, loose rocks, insects and snakes, people you may encounter, your own level of physical conditioning, the potential of getting lost just to mention a few. While this site offers guidance, helpful tips, direction and training, the reader assumes full responsibility for whatever may occur during their trail adventure. Have fun and be safe!
