Beauty is everywhere if one just opens his or her eyes and looks, and there is little more beautiful than nature’s paintbrush. From colorful rocks to vibrant wildflowers to opulent water, nature’s colorful beauty is all around us. Take a look at these 6 Nevada attractions with colors so stunning you have to see them to believe it. Pinch yourself, you’re not dreaming.
- Valley of Fire State Park
LDELD/Flickr Located 16 miles south of Overton, the brilliantly vibrant Valley of Fire State Park covers 46,000 acres. Its highly colorful red sandstone formations are truly beautiful. The park received its name from the way the sun reflected upon the shifting sand dunes, giving the effect of fire.
Valley of Fire - Palette Hill
John Flower/Flickr
Valley of Fire - Kaolin Wash
James Marvin Phelps/Flickr
- Fly Geyser
In Mou We Trust/Flickr A small, man-made geothermal geyser, the stunningly colorful Fly Geyser is located in Washoe County, 20 miles north of Gerlach. The geyser and the ranch upon which it is located is closed to the public; however, visitors can see its splendor from beyond the perimeter fence.
Fly Geyser rocks
Travel Nevada/Flickr A combination of thermophilic algae and the wet, hot geyser conditions have led to creation of the geyser’s truly stunning colors.
- Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - Las Vegas
Karen/Flickr The Bellagio’s Conservatory and Botanical Gardens demonstrates the natural beauty of seasonal trees, flowers, and other brilliant plants year round. Located near the front desk, the Bellagio’s Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is the gateway to the hotel’s many shops and restaurants.
Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
chibi_m/Flickr This stunning, 14,000-square-foot horticultural display changes five times per year to accommodate the seasons and to commemorate the Chinese New Year.
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Nicola/Flickr Located just 17 miles west of the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon represents the epitome of the Mojave Desert’s unique colorful flora and fauna.
Red Rock Canyon
Paul Gorbould/Flickr Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Red Rock Canyon offers numerous colorful sandstone rock formations. Visitors can drive the scenic loop, picnic, hike, and rock climb while embracing the natural wonder and jaw-dropping awe of the area.
Red Rock Canyon
Andrew Ranta/Flickr A close-up shows the phenomenal natural coloration inherent in the rocks.
- Lake Tahoe
Breezy Baldwin/Flickr The largest alpine lake in North America, the opulent, cerulean-blue Lake Tahoe sits at 6,225 feet above sea level, straddling the Nevada-California border.
Lake Tahoe at sunset
Trevor Bexon/Flickr The gorgeously colorful lake is home to year round recreational activities such as boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, skiing, biking, and hiking.
Lake Tahoe
Angela Sevin/Flickr Lake Tahoe is known for its brilliant clarity and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding woods and mountains. Its gorgeous colors are highlighted by awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets.
- 7 Magic Mountains
Travel Nevada/Flickr This large-scale piece of public artwork by renowned Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone is a two-year exhibit located in the desert near Las Vegas. A modern, colorful Stonehenge of sorts, these seven thirty to thirty-five-foot high day-glow totems are created from painted, locally-sourced boulders.
7 Magic Mountains
Design Milk/Flickr The 7 Magic Mountains are visible along Interstate 15 between Las Vegas and Los Angeles and represent the dichotomy between the artificial and the natural. Granted, this attraction is not naturally colorful, but it is a spectacular and colorful sight not to be missed and worthy of inclusion into this list.
There you have it; the most breathtakingly colorful places in the great state of Nevada. How many have you visited? Do you know of any others? Please share your thoughts and experiences below.
LDELD/Flickr
Located 16 miles south of Overton, the brilliantly vibrant Valley of Fire State Park covers 46,000 acres. Its highly colorful red sandstone formations are truly beautiful. The park received its name from the way the sun reflected upon the shifting sand dunes, giving the effect of fire.
John Flower/Flickr
James Marvin Phelps/Flickr
In Mou We Trust/Flickr
A small, man-made geothermal geyser, the stunningly colorful Fly Geyser is located in Washoe County, 20 miles north of Gerlach. The geyser and the ranch upon which it is located is closed to the public; however, visitors can see its splendor from beyond the perimeter fence.
Travel Nevada/Flickr
A combination of thermophilic algae and the wet, hot geyser conditions have led to creation of the geyser’s truly stunning colors.
Karen/Flickr
The Bellagio’s Conservatory and Botanical Gardens demonstrates the natural beauty of seasonal trees, flowers, and other brilliant plants year round. Located near the front desk, the Bellagio’s Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is the gateway to the hotel’s many shops and restaurants.
chibi_m/Flickr
This stunning, 14,000-square-foot horticultural display changes five times per year to accommodate the seasons and to commemorate the Chinese New Year.
Nicola/Flickr
Located just 17 miles west of the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon represents the epitome of the Mojave Desert’s unique colorful flora and fauna.
Paul Gorbould/Flickr
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Red Rock Canyon offers numerous colorful sandstone rock formations. Visitors can drive the scenic loop, picnic, hike, and rock climb while embracing the natural wonder and jaw-dropping awe of the area.
Andrew Ranta/Flickr
A close-up shows the phenomenal natural coloration inherent in the rocks.
Breezy Baldwin/Flickr
The largest alpine lake in North America, the opulent, cerulean-blue Lake Tahoe sits at 6,225 feet above sea level, straddling the Nevada-California border.
Trevor Bexon/Flickr
The gorgeously colorful lake is home to year round recreational activities such as boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, skiing, biking, and hiking.
Angela Sevin/Flickr
Lake Tahoe is known for its brilliant clarity and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding woods and mountains. Its gorgeous colors are highlighted by awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets.
This large-scale piece of public artwork by renowned Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone is a two-year exhibit located in the desert near Las Vegas. A modern, colorful Stonehenge of sorts, these seven thirty to thirty-five-foot high day-glow totems are created from painted, locally-sourced boulders.
Design Milk/Flickr
The 7 Magic Mountains are visible along Interstate 15 between Las Vegas and Los Angeles and represent the dichotomy between the artificial and the natural. Granted, this attraction is not naturally colorful, but it is a spectacular and colorful sight not to be missed and worthy of inclusion into this list.
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