Posts Tagged ‘valley of fire’
Valley of Fire-Reptiles and Amphibians of the Mojave Desert
<![CDATA[ “Reptiles and Amphibians of the Mojave Desert” presentation at Valley of Fire State Park on Saturday, May 10, 2014 The Mojave Desert is home to a surprising number of diverse reptiles and amphibians, all of which are specially adapted to survive in extreme conditions. Josh Parker, PhD, co-author of Reptiles and Amphibians of the Mojave…
Read MoreSpring at Valley of Fire State Park
<![CDATA[Spring at Valley of Fire State Park is a wonderful time to visit! The wildflowers are in bloom and so are the beavertail cactus. ]]>
Read MoreValley of Fire Hiking
<![CDATA[Valley of Fire State Park – Celebrate the New Year with park rangers on a fun outing on trails. These free First Day Hikes are sponsored by the National Association of State Park Directors. Park entrance fees are waived for participants in the hikes. December 31-January 1: Midnight Hike to the Pinnacles Meet with park staff…
Read MoreValley of Fire HDR Photography
<![CDATA[Valley of Fire HDR photography is not only a lot of fun to do, but you can get some awesome results! Anywhere in the park can be a great place to get some fantastic images to work with. A day with some clouds is definitely a bonus. HDR explained: High dynamic range imaging (HDRI or HDR) is a set…
Read MoreThe Desert Tortoise of Valley of Fire State Park
<![CDATA[The Desert Tortoise of Valley of Fire State Park The desert tortoise is a rare site at Valley of Fire and if you are fortunate enough to see one, please keep in mind that it is unlawful to touch, harm or harass these wonderful creatures. The desert tortoise makes it’s home in the Mojave and…
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<![CDATA[ Valley of Fire State Park-September 2012 Programs Valley of Fire State Park is offering a wide variety of free programs and guided hikes this September. Entrance fee to the park is $10.00 per vehicle. All programs and hikes are open to the public. CONTACT: Amber Heman, 702-397-2088, [email protected] September 1, 2012 Atlatl Night Walk…
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<![CDATA[ Valley of Fire State Park Lizards Valley of Fire has several different lizard species including: common chuckwalla, desert iguana, whiptail lizard, horny toad, and side-blotched lizard. The Rainbow Vista area at Rainbow Vista is a great place to spot lizards; you just need to look around. In the spring, the lizards start coming out…
Read MoreValley of Fire Desert Bighorn Sheep
<![CDATA[ The desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) is Nevada’s state animal and is the largest animal that lives in the deserts of North America. The characteristics and behavior of desert bighorn sheep are similar to that of other species of bighorn sheep, except that desert bighorn sheep can go for extended periods of time…
Read MoreValley of Fire Cacti
<![CDATA[ There is an abundance of plant species in Valley of Fire State Park, including a variety of cactus species including; barrels, prickly pears, hedgehogs, and chollas. You will not have to look very hard to find all of the cacti below in Valley of Fire. All members of the barrel cactus family have prominent…
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<![CDATA[ Valley of Fire State Park-March 2012 Events Valley of Fire is holding numerous free events during the month of March. Standard entrance fees apply. Please contact the park at 702-397-2088 for detailed information of all events. Leave No Trace Trainers Course Saturday, March 3-Sunday, March 4, 2012 8:00 AM-5:00 PM This program promotes skills…
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