January 24, 2014 by Don Axford
The Red Rock Canyon NCA is a spectacular scenic area to the west of Las Vegas, Nevada.
From the Visitor Center there is a 13 mile scenic drive that winds through the reserve. There are numerous scenic overlooks and trails … Read the rest
January 24, 2014 by Don Axford
The Ice Box Canyon trail crosses open desert and then enters the canyon.
This trail is a good summer hike as the canyon is in the shade and quite cool.
Overall rating = moderate
Distance: 2.6 miles total … Read the rest
January 24, 2014 by Don Axford
The most significant geologic feature of Red Rock Canyon NCA is the Keystone Thrust Fault. The Keystone Thrust is part of a large system of thrust faults that extend north into Canada. A thrust fault is a fracture in the … Read the rest
December 3, 2012 by Don Axford
An easy hike in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, is the Petroglyph Canyon/Mouse’s Tank Trail. Petroglyph Canyon is stuffed with prehistoric Indian rock art. The tank is a natural cavity in the rocks where rainwater collects. The trail … Read the rest
December 1, 2012 by Don Axford
The White Domes Trail is a 1.2 mile loop hike in the Valley of Fire State Park. You will see a slot canyon, a natural arch, multicolored sandstone, and interesting patterns of erosion that have created sculptured forms around the … Read the rest
December 1, 2012 by Don Axford
Pictures of the Fire Wave of Nevada appear on the covers of Nevada Tourism brochures and on many photography websites. However, there is almost no information about how to get there. The Fire Wave is a beautiful layered sandstone formation … Read the rest