Insider tip on Valley of Fire

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    Mylène @unreveunvoyage

    The best times to visit the Valley of Fire are in spring and autumn when temperatures range from 21 to 26°C. In summer, temperatures can reach 45°C in the shade, which can make hiking uncomfortable or even dangerous. I recommend planning your hikes early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid the afternoon heat. And of course, don't forget to bring plenty of water and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.

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    Mylène @unreveunvoyage

    The park is open from sunrise to sunset, the Visitor Center is open every day from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. So check the hours according to your travel dates. The entrance fee is $10/vehicle, $5/motorcycle, and the America the Beautiful Pass (also called Interagency Annual Pass) is NOT ACCEPTED. There is only one campground in the park, the Atlatl Rock Campground, located on the Loop Road in the south, with 72 sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are possible, but only by phone.

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    Mylène @unreveunvoyage

    The park has two main entrances. Here's how to access it: to the west, whether you are coming from the south (Las Vegas) or the north (Salt Lake City), take exit #75 which leads directly to the Valley of Fire Highway. To the east, there are two ways to access it: 1) From the north, take exit #93 on I15 then take NV169 southbound. 2) From the south, take NV167 (Northshore Road), accessible from Las Vegas via NV147 (Lake Mead Boulevard). It is also possible to access the park via the Moapa Valley when coming from St. George. You just need to take Route 15 then Route NV169.

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    Mylène @unreveunvoyage

    State park located about an hour's drive from Las Vegas, in the southeast of Nevada, it is the oldest and largest state park in Nevada. In this park, you can discover spectacular landscapes of red rocks shaped by erosion. Its canyons and geological formations offer a palette of colors ranging from red to yellow, including pink and orange, creating an intense visual spectacle.

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    Mylène @unreveunvoyage

    It’s a must-see if you’re in search of breathtaking desert landscapes, and if you want to escape for a day from the madness of Las Vegas. This park is actually one of my favorites from my road trip in the American West!