Valley of Fire State Park, located 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Las Vegas, derives its name from red sandstone formations, the Aztec Sandstone, which formed from shifting sand dunes 150 million years ago. These features, which are the centerpiece of the park's attractions, often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun's rays.
It is Nevada's oldest state park, designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1968.
Prehistoric users of the Valley of Fire included the Ancient Pueblo Peoples, also known as the Anasazi, who were farmers from the nearby fertile Moapa Valley. Their approximate span of occupation has been dated from 300 BC to 1150 AD. Fine examples of rock art (petroglyphs) left by these ancient peoples can be found at several sites within the park.
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