![]() Be prepared to get yourself wet and keep your phones and cameras dry. Closed toe shoes and a hiking pole are strongly encouraged for navigating the slick rocks. It does require one to be prepared to wade through the river, however. The Narrows, the park’s legendary slot canyon hike through the Virgin River, does not require reservations. Zion’s premier attraction, the epic and harrowing Angel’s Landing hike launched a pilot permit program as of April 2022 that involves a lottery. We almost left Zion National Park off this list it’s become wildly popular over the last decade to the point of overcrowding. Among the Valley of Fire’s many highlights, the Fire Wave hike might be the most incredible vista in the state of Nevada. ![]() ![]() Valley of Fire’s jagged sandstones and rolling hills draw dramatic landscapes you’ve probably seen in a car commercial or two, and the drive throughout the park is jaw dropping. The Virgin carved the sandstone beds of the valley, as well as Zion National Park, over 13 million years ago. The Valley of Fire is cradled on the east by the northern arm of Lake Mead at the confluence of the Virgin River. Once you jump off I-15 and start following Valley of Fire Highway east toward the park and into Moapa Valley, you’ll get a true sense of the park’s remoteness. The ride north up Interstate 15 takes you into vast expanse of the desert. We’d argue that Valley of Fire is even more spectacular and if anything, more undersubscribed which makes for better experience overall. If you enjoyed Red Rock Canyon, you’ll blown away by Valley of Fire State Park, which flies under the radar even with the locals. The Fire Wave at the Valley of Fire State Park in Overton, Nevada on December 20, 2019. Immerse yourself in Valley of Fire State Park Just bring plenty of water and stay hydrated, especially in spring and summer months when temperatures regularly climb north of 110 degrees. Red Rock Canyon is even more impressive up close in-person, and features 26 different hiking trails sprinkled across a 13-mile scenic loop that will have you stopping for just one more picture that’s somehow even better than the last one.įor a $15 entry fee, you’ll get an unforgettable experience, countless photo ops and a fantastic view of the Vegas strip in the distance. The canyon’s sandstone palette of reds, oranges and yellows jump off the desert landscape from above. If your flight approaches Harry Reid International Airport from the west during daylight hours, Red Rock Canyon is easy to spot out your airplane window. Perhaps the most popular off-the-Strip attractions on this list due to its proximity to Las Vegas (25 minutes), Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is well known among locals and savvy tourists alike. Take a Scenic Drive through Red Rock Canyon Here’s seven of our favorites and a few bonus side-quests.
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