Beehive formations

Beyond Las Vegas: Valley of Fire State Park

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January 1st 2013
About an hour north of Las Vegas, the Valley of Fire State Park is a pleasant get-away day trip. Similar to Red Rock Canyon to the southwest of town, Valley of Fire comprises of multi-toned red sandstone and jagged basalt. Hiking trails are marked well enough to get around, and it’s hardly ever crowded. I spent a handful of hours roaming around the park and checking out some of the shorter trail ... read more

North America » United States » Nevada » Las Vegas

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more