Fire Canyon Arch in the Valley of Fire S.P. by Antwan Janssen

About "Fire Canyon Arch in the Valley of Fire S.P."

by Antwan Janssen

About the artwork

About 1 hour north of Las Vegas is the Valley of Fire S.P, a small but beautifully colorful state park. The park is best known for its colorful rocks that have been given the most stunning shapes by wind and water erosion. Add to that the red, yellow and pink colors created by oxidation and you have a fantastic area to deal with. In the park you will find on state route 169 several attractions such as the Beehives, the Seven Sisters, the Arrowhead Arch and Elephant Rock. All red rock formations in special shapes. Halfway the state route 169 you will find the exit to the White Domes road, this 5 1/2 mile long dead end leads you to the most colorful part of the park, the rainbow vista. The road here winds through a beautiful colorful landscape beyond all imagination. There are almost no real walks in this area but you can easily park your car on one of the small parking lots and walk in the area on your own. As strolling through unknown territory you will find plenty of beauty. For example, about 500 meters from the Rainbow Vista parking lot, on top of a rock and not visible from the road, you will find this Fire Canyon Arch. Because these places are nowhere indicated, you will also find no information at the visitor center, you are probably all alone.
So if you're ever in the area, don't skip this beautiful park. For us it is one of the most beautiful parks that we have visited during our 4 trips through the U.S.