8 top things to do in Valley of Fire, Nevada

The terrains in state of Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming are famous for being considered as extraterritorial. There are lot of movies where these amazing lands have being featured as the ones belonging to outer space.

One of such attraction lies at an hour driving distance from Las Vegas, Valley of Fire State Park.
Scattered across an area of 46,000 acres, this state park has derived its name from the red sandstone formations due to shifting sand dunes over 150 million years ago.

We visited this place during the month of September and were lucky because the park was significantly less crowded. Scenic drives, stunning rock formations, mesmerizing shades of color all around the park during the sunlight, are few of the many things which makes this place one of the best daytrips from Vegas.

There is a lot to explore and see in this magical land, but here are the top 8 attractions which you should not miss to see during your visit to Valley of Fire State Park.

Beehives
These are unique/unusual sandstone formations, which appear in few minutes from the main entrance.
They are created by geologic cross-bedding and you can observe layers deposited over each other with grooved lines going in different directions.

You can climb at the top of one of them for some great views of the park.
Spend around 20 minutes here.

Seven Sisters
Next stop is Seven Sisters. You can see seven sandstone rocks together, standing like seven sisters.
Spend 5-10 minutes here to click few pics of the seven sisters and then head forward.

Elephant rock
Situated next to east entrance, this rock formation looks like an elephant.
It is a 1.2 mile easy loop trail, the highlight of the trail being the Elephant Rock.

Rainbow Vista
It is a 1-mile round trip hike through the gorgeous red rocks to the top of a big hill, from where you can get stunning views of the park.
There are lot of options to get color soaked photos here, so take pics from all the angles.

Pink Canyon
This is one of my favorite among all the attractions in Valley of fire and it feels like you are somewhere inside the Antelope Canyons.
There is no official trail for this pastel colored canyon, hence it becomes difficult to locate it.
It is part of wash no. 5 and situated near to Fire Wave and the White Dome trail is how you can find it. Do remember that the spot parking is limited to only two cars.

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The Fire Wave
Fire Wave is one of the most beautiful spots in Valley of Fire. It is a 1.5-mile loop hike to the incredible rock formation, where the coloring of the rocks is breathtaking. This magical spot is highly recommended and shouldn’t be missed.
Just keep your eyes on the path while walking, as there are many holes in the sand.

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White Domes

It is a 1.25 mile round trip moderate hike, because it is downhill at the start and uphill on the return. However, the experience is worth it when you get to walk through a narrow slot canyon.

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Top 10 attractions in Las Vegas..!!

“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”, is one of the most popular phrases in the world today.
The two words, “Las Vegas”, stealthy conceal a different world under the curtains.
This world is thrilling, exciting, flashy, ecstasing and adventurous.

So let’s raise the curtains and explore the magical world of Las Vegas.
Before that a small briefing on how we got there. 

We drove all the way from San Jose to Vegas, one hell of a road trip it was.
It took us around 8.5 hours to cover 500+ miles, which is pretty decent. We were lucky not to find much traffic on the way, especially because of any accident or other stuff.

The road trip is full of scenic moments, where it will be highly impossible to resist yourself from taking out your DSLR.
Magnificent mountains, curvy roads and vast water bodies on either side, are a treat for all nature lovers. 

The moment you enter Nevada, flashy lights and casino banners glittering all around gets you into a feel that the magical city is just a few miles away. 

Las Vegas the most populous city in the state of Nevada is known internationally for gambling, nightlife and luxury. 

Here are the top 10 attractions in Vegas that you can’t afford to miss.

World Famous Casinos
 If you are in Vegas, you will definitely give your luck a try.
The iconic and spectacular casinos in Vegas are home to world famous poker players.
Caesars Palace, Bellagio and Venetian are the top class hotels with mega casinos to place your bet.

Eagle view of Vegas from StratosphereSee the jaw dropping view of the glittering Vegas from the tallest building of the city.
Not only this, there are some awesome rides, Big Shot, X-Scream, Insanity : The Ride and SkyJump which will enhance your adventure experience.

Strip Lane tour
Strip lane is where all the fun begins in Vegas and never come to an end.
You can see the whole word here, right from Eiffel tower to State of Liberty and much more.
If you have a car, start from Stratosphere and drive all the way to MGM Grand.
Otherwise there are double-decker hop on and off buses that you can get at filthy cheap $8
for a day long.

Dancing Fountains at BellagioThe signature Dancing fountains at Bellagio are one of the main eye catching attractions in Vegas.
The fountains go live every half-hour beginning at 3 p.m. and every 15 minutes after 8 p.m.

World class ClubsIf you are in Vegas, you can’t miss to visit a club depending on your interest and taste.
Hakkasan at MGM Grand, 10AK at The Mirage, Marquee at The Cosmopolitan, TAO at The Venetian and Hyde Bellagio at “The Bellagio” are some of the best options available where you can get a great nightclub atmosphere.

Pool PartiesAlmost all the Big Hotels have their own pool parties.
In recent times the demand for pool parties has increased drastically.
Get your ticket for one of them as they are just as crazy as the nightclubs and offer you a great crowd to enjoy with.

Shop till you dropThe Fashion show mall along the strip lane, Forum shops at Caesars Palace and Grand Canal Shoppes inside the Venetian and Palazzo are home to some high end retailers which can satisfy your shopping desires.

Enjoy a showThere are lot of shows in the town, some international shows where you will get to see a celebrity perform, while the other famous ones are city’s production shows.
While we were there, Jennifer Lopez concert was scheduled to happen at Planet Hollywood.
We were short on time so had to miss it.

Treat for taste budsWith a series of world famous hotels in Vegas, the dining options to treat your taste buds increases manifold. Menus range from lip smacking seafood to unparalleled dishes of cuisines from all over the world.

Helicopter RideThough I won’t recommend this much but if you have extra money to spend , go for the Helicopter ride which will give you a break taking aerial view of the city.
It will cost you some 100 bucks, I suppose.

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