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
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
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
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