Valley of Fire Cabin
by Robert Bales
Title
Valley of Fire Cabin
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
What a great place for a family to spend some time together!!
Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park, dedicated in 1935. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyphs. Popular activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and photography. The park offers a full-scale visitor center with extensive interpretive displays. Several group use areas are also available. The park is open all year. Valley of Fire State Park is six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75
Valley of Fire is located in the Mojave Desert approximately 58 miles Northeast of the Las Vegas Strip. Valley of Fire is the oldest Nevada State Park and was dedicated in 1935. Valley of Fire State Park covers an area of approximately 35,000 acres. Valley of Fire was named for the magnificent red sandstone formations that were formed from great shifting sand dunes during the age of the dinosaurs more than 150 million years ago (Mesozoic Era). These brilliant sandstone formations can appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun's rays. Other important rock formations include limestone, shale, and conglomerates.
Valley of Fire is marked as Nevada Historical Marker #150 (Nevada's First State Park). Valley of Fire Road is the main road through the park. The 10.5 mile (16.9 km) road connects the east and west entrances of the park and was designated as a Nevada Scenic Byway in 1995.
Prehistoric people of Valley of Fire included the Anasazi, who were famers from the nearby fertile Moapa Valley. Their visits to Valley of Fire probably involved hunting, food gathering, and religious ceremonies. There are fine examples of rock art (petroglyphs) at several locations throughout Valley of Fire.
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April 27th, 2013
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Comments (25)
Kathy M Krause
Awesome capture Robert! I love your description! I can't imagine what it would be like living back then! LF
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Kathy for the wonderful comments and I am like you about their history!! Thanks for the LF!!
Maria Hunt
Stunning capture, Kind Sir. I congratulate you on your nomination for a Special Feature in the 1000 Views on 1 Image . group. Bravo, Robert f/l
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #9 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Kay Brewer
Love the vintage tones, Robert. Fabulous! Congratulations on your lovely work reaching more than 1000 views! LFT
Debby Pueschel
Looks like an amazing place! Cool...because I have friends in LV! FL. And you have made it over the 1000 mark! Congratulations! FL
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the wonderful comments and the congrats!! Thanks for the LF!!
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Beautiful colors, capped off by great technique and in interesting subject. Have Been to the Valley of fire, Many times. The first time was amazing, came into the park from the West about 3 o'clock in the afternoon on a winter day, driving across the desert on the road to the park, typical desert, nothing to get excited about. Came over the top of the pass, we get the first view of the Valley, the sun blazing with warm lite on all the formations. Was one of the highlights of my life. Unfortunately, have never been to the spot, the first time I went to Valley of fire. Began losing the use of my legs, moving around on crutches made it difficult to get to many areas. But we still go to the Valley of fire, even if they can only drive through at least once a year. Thank You for Submitting your Artwork.... Liked the subject, description, technique, composition, and color... So this week it was Published in the Internet publication ARTISTS NEWS.... Make sure you are subscribed, so you can Promote weekly... YOU or Friends Can use Ctl-C to copy the link: http://paper.li/f-1343723559 and Ctl-V to put it into your the Browser Address bar, to view the publication. Then, Tweet, FB, and email, etc a copy of the publication, to just anyone you who would be interested.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the great review and so glad you enjoyed the photo. I really appreciate all both of you are doing on this site and thanks for selecting this one for you paper. I plan to spend some time at the park on one of my trips back to Idaho.
Kaye Menner
An amazing cabin of nature, Robert... and such rich reds in the rock. A wonderful capture. V&F, T
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Kaye and it is the sandstone that makes it so red. I would also like to thanks you for the v/f/t!