During the day when the sun hits down its rays on the rugged landscape of this park it makes the park ablaze with gorgeous hues of red and orange seeming as if the entire place has been set on fire. The present landscape of this state park is a result of continuous faulting and uplifting along with extensive soil erosion.

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Though this park is open throughout the year the best time to visit it is during spring and fall. The barren landscape makes temperatures soar incredibly high during the summers therefore making it unsuitable for hiking and moving around. The winters too are comparatively mild here with a few rare instances of snowfall being registered.

One has to pay an entrance fee to enter the park and if one wishes to camp inside additional charges will have to be paid by the individual. The campsites provided to suit this purpose are well equipped with water points, tables, grills and rest rooms. The stark geography of this State park is best explored by hiking through it expanse. The hikes are recommended to everyone depending upon the terrain and duration of their choice.

The Valley of Fire Park years ago was home to several native tribes of this region. The Fremont people and the Anasazi farmers being notable amongst all others. There are several sites here within the boundaries of the state park which are of interest to the tourists visiting here.

The Atlatl Rock is one such site. This rock is an incredible example of ancient Indian rock art which is also known as petroglyphs. This rock is a depiction of the atlatl which is a notched stick being used primarily to throw spears in olden times. Thus it can be said that the atlatl was a predecessor to the bow and arrow and was an object used as weapon. Located near to the Atlatl rock is the Arch rock which as the named suggests is a huge rock shaped like an arc as a result of constant weathering and erosion.

Driving through this arc provides one with incredible sights and views of the valley along with some fascinating rock formations. Also found in this state park are the Beehive structures which in simplicity are sandstone structures been subjected to years of erosion by the forces of air and water to form this unusual shape. The seven sisters which are beautiful red rock formations are also truly awe inspiring. The rainbow vista which provides beautiful views of multi colored sandstones is very popular amongst the tourist fraternity.

Not worth missing are the Petrified logs which actually are remains of logs and stumps of an ancient forest; the Mouse tank which are cavities or basins formed in the rocks where rain water collects after a shower and the White dome which are brilliant sandstone formations in amazing contrasting colors.

At the Valley of Fire state Park one gets the opportunity to experience the colours of nature at its grandest. A chance simply not worth missing.