Valley of Fire: The best State Park in Nevada

Many people visiting Las Vegas add in trips to well-known attractions such as the Grand Canyon or Zion National Park, which are a few hours from the city. However, Valley of Fire is only 50 miles northeast of the city and can be the perfect addition or detour when visiting the area. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, and entry is just $15 per vehicle. Within the park, visitors will discover the iconic bright red rock formations which give the park its name, as well as prehistoric petroglyphs, unique wildlife and scenic drives. The park covers 40,000 acres and is Nevada’s largest state park. Its unusual scenery has led to many films being shot here, such as Con Air, Total Recall and Transformers.