Mouse’s Tank

The Valley of Fire State Park is well-known for its scenic beauty, fascinating geologic formations, and archaeological sites. On Easter Sunday in 1934, the Valley of Fire was dedicated as Nevada’s first state park, with 8870 acres set aside for the preservation of its unique qualities. When you visit the park for the first time, you will understand why the park is so highly valued and how it got its name. The road into the park is flanked by red sandstone hillsides that jut out from the contrasting and seemingly stark desert landscape. When the sunlight hits the hillsides at just the right angle, the valley almost looks like its on fire.