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Caption: Red ROCK driving the 13-mile scenic drive around
the red rocks formed over million of years ago
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Caption: travelling by road in Nevada
approaching the Red Rock
30 Sept 2013
Caption: WHAT'S AT RED ROCK CANYON?
Red Rock Canyon features a one-way 13-mile scenic drive, hiking and trails, plants and wildlife, geology, camping, cultural resources and much more.
for more information you can visit Southern Nevada Conservancy’s web
https://www.redrockcanyonlv.org/
#nevada
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Caption: The red rock formation is of sandstone peaks and walls called the Keystone Thrust.
The walls are up to 3,000 feet (910 m) high, making them a popular hiking and rock climbing destination.
The highest point is La Madre Mountain, at 8,154 feet (2,485 m).
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Caption: hiking is a best way for making yourself part of the nature
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Caption: and get closer or even walking and hiking up on the red rocks
Caption: Notes from the net:
The Red Rock area has a complex geological history, The Red Rock area was under an ocean basin during the Paleozoic Era 600 million years ago. During the Mesozoic Era 250 million years ago, the earth's crust started to rise due to tectonic shifts, and marine shales and sandstones were deposited.
Oxidation of the iron minerals in the sediments resulted in the red colors of some of the rocks.
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Caption: formation of the walls
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Caption: facilities are available for relaxing and enjoying the incredible landscape
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Caption: and learning the history of the red rock formation and the conservation area
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Caption: the 13-mile one way scenic drive is obviously a geat way to enjoy the entire canyon
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Caption: wild trees framing the foreground for beautiful landscape image
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Caption: PV or solar power system supports the energy needs of the facilities within the conservation area
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Caption: beautiful nature
Lomatium parryi, a common plant consumed by early Native Americans
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Caption: cycling in the conservation area 👏👏
Caption: the more we know how things happen on this planet, the more we feel grateful and respect the nature ..
preserving our world is what we can contribute for the future generations👌👍
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