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Mojave Desert Rock Formations at Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA Royalty Free Stock Photo

Valley of Fire - Close up view of Yucca tree next to Atlatl rock in Valley of Fire State Park in Mojave desert, Nevada, USA Royalty Free Stock Photo

Valley of Fire - Rear view of man at Silica Dome viewpoint overlooking the Valley of Fire State Park in Mojave desert, Nevada, USA Royalty Free Stock Photo

Valley of Fire - Scenic view of from Silica Dome viewpoint overlooking the Valley of Fire State Park in Mojave desert, Nevada, USA Royalty Free Stock Photo

Mojave Desert Rock Formations at Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA

Valley of Fire State Park is a public recreation and nature preservation area in the Mojave desert covering nearly 46,000 acres located near Las Vegas, Nevada. The state park derives its name from red sandstone formations, the Aztec Sandstone, which formed from shifting sand dunes 150 million years ago. It was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1968.