Valley of Fire Nevada's Oldest & Largest State Park Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park, dedicated in 1935. The state park derives its name from the red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyphs. The park encompasses an area of approximately 35,000 acres. Valley of Fire is located approximately 58 miles Northeast … [Read more...]