White Domes Trail is a short loop hike in Valley of Fire State Park. This hike features a short slot canyon, the remains of an old movie set, and a few beautiful arches. The hike is 1.0 mile long, and can be completed in under an hour. However, there are a…
In Valley of Fire State Park there is a really cool feature called the Fire Wave. Much like the better-known Wave in northern Arizona, the Fire Wave has brilliant red, orange, and pink stripes that stand out particularly well in the morning or just before sunset. This hike is easy and…
Pink Pastel Canyon is an unmarked trail in Valley of Fire State Park. Though it is a little hard to find, the pretty pink walls make it well worth the effort. This hike is only about a half mile roundtrip, but the slot canyon is nice. Pink Pastel Canyon became our…
Mouse's Tank Trail in Valley of Fire State Park has two points of interest: petroglyphs and a small water hole. This is a short, easy hike and worth the walk to see Petroglyph Canyon. There are petroglpyhs all over the rocks along this trail. Hike Info: Fee: Valley of Fire State…
Rainbow Vista Trail is a short, easy hike in Valley of Fire State Park that leads to an overlook of Fire Canyon. It certainly isn't our favorite hike in this park, in fact, it is low on our list. But there is one reason to do this hike: chuckwallas! We love…
On the long drive across Nevada we found the California Trail Interpretive Center just west of Elko. We really enjoyed our 90 minutes at the museum. It was a great place to stretch our legs, and best of all, it was free. We actually found this museum by following the…