Nevada's first and largest state park, Valley of Fire, is a big draw for Southern Nevadans who come to admire its vibrant red sandstone landscape. The fiery colored formations, a result of trace iron minerals that have oxidized, were created over millions of years, the result of uplifting and faulting, followed by erosion.

Although just driving through the park is well worth a trip itself, there are a few easily accessed stops, which will turn a routine visit into a more rewarding one.