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Geological forces
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Geological forces
Red Rock Canyon, just 15 miles west of Las Vegas, presents awe-inspiring views most wouldn't expect to see near a major metropolitan city. in contrast to the bright lights and hype of the Strip, Red Rock offers desert beauty, towering red cliffs and abundant wildlife.
The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area receives 1.2 million visitors a year.
The mountains in the Red Rock area were formed by a number of geological forces including fractured faults where the earth's crust collided over millions of years and fossilized sand dunes. Some cliffs reach up an astounding 3,000 feet.
The sandstone rocks in the conservation area get their color from iron oxide. Over centuries the iron oxide built up, producing the vibrant, crimson color the canyon illustrates today.
One of the more scenic parts of Red Rock Canyon is the Keystone Thrust Fault. Here, millions of years ago, two of the earth's plates collided with such force that part of one plate was shoved up...
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two of the earth's plates collided with such force that part of one plate was shoved up and over the other. This created a magnificent contrast between grey limestone and red sandstone.
This amazing conservation area is also home to about 200 different mammals which include burros, rabbits, coyotes, bighorn sheep, red tailed hawks, golden eagles, hummingbirds and even a few wild horses, bobcats and mountain lions.
Since Red Rock Canyon is so isolated and quiet, many like this recreational area as a temporary getaway from the craziness of the Las Vegas Strip.
On certain trails, hikers can even witness waterfalls cascading into the canyon.
Red Rock is open year-round and a favorite among many tourists, sightseers, joggers, hikers and rock climbers. Visitors can also go horseback riding.
Red Rock Canyon is part of the Mojave Desert, which stretches out to the corners of California, Utah, Arizona and Nevada.
If you're lucky, you might get a peek at Mojave Max, the center's desert "spokes" tortoise. You can have a picnic at Willow Springs, or even see springs and waterfalls at Ice Box Canyon and Lost Creek.There is more to Red Rock than just cactus trees and sage bushes. The visitor center also provides information about all the types of flora, from the desert wildflowers to the purple mats and desert marigolds. Other desert plant life includes coyote tobacco, buckhorn cholla and the famous Joshua tree, home to birds, lizards, mice and more.
-- Review by Jeannie Borbe
9/5/2011 6:00:16 PM
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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
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Maybe I shouldn't, but I'm assuming we'll got here when Peaches, Colette and I come visit! This is one incredibly beautiful series, Vegas! :-) k
9/5/2011 6:04:04 PM
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Tammy M. Anderson
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Beautiful scene, comp. and capture, Tammy.
9/5/2011 6:39:58 PM
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frank w. degenhardt
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You have done so much to bring the City of Las Vegas and the surrounding areas to light for us, your photography should be in a visitors book and many of your works do such honor to the city and state. I really enjoy the way you compose this favorite for me, the colors, the way it makes me want to be there and explore it. The vegetation of the flat land, the gorgeous look of the mountains, the always so powerful sky. Added to that City, I really enjoy the time you take to tell us all about these places, such a fabulous read, so enjoyable. Keep up the incredible work dear friend. Look forward to more.
Have a wonderful day and enjoy, be careful out there, be you.
9/5/2011 9:51:47 PM
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Tiia Vissak
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a wonderful image!
9/5/2011 11:08:23 PM
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Heather Loewenhardt
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Wonderful info Tammy and something to look forward to if I ever get back to the Vegas area. Love the hard rock texture against that wonderful sky.
9/5/2011 11:09:47 PM
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Heather Loewenhardt
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Wonderful info Tammy and something to look forward to if I ever get back to the Vegas area. Love the hard rock texture against that wonderful sky.
9/5/2011 11:09:48 PM
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Patrick Rouzes
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Beautiful sky, earth tones, clarity, comp & mood here, Tammy! Great info too!
9/6/2011 7:49:15 AM
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Nancy L. Green
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This is SO BEAUTIFUL Tammy, I love the wonderful composition with the positioning of the hills and the bushes, VERY well done!! <><
9/6/2011 8:10:11 AM
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Carol L. Fowler
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eautiful geologic formations- love the red rock!
9/6/2011 9:56:38 AM
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Julianne Bradford
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Terrific perspective Tammy. Now I see where all those clouds are going that are passing over us here in so cal.Great clouds! There have been some awesome sunsets here lately.
9/6/2011 11:28:43 AM
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John Connolly
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A marvelous capture of this rugged country Tammy! Thanks for all the info too, it was very informative!
9/6/2011 2:25:05 PM
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Reynaldo D. Reyes
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It sure is worth visiting this area as you so eloquently convey the virtues of the place. I've been there a number of times and always find it worth spending some time instead of staying in the casinos. Great series Tammy and I think you even got some fantastic winter captures of this place from way back.
9/6/2011 10:56:56 PM
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Patricia A. Coblentz
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Beautiful capture of the rugged rock formation and the soft grasses, composed so well...great info, too!
9/7/2011 7:11:54 AM
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Bobby Ray Goodman
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Hi Tammy,Mojave is such a beautiful Desert.Awesome capture,Those sure are some tall mountains!!!!
9/7/2011 4:00:38 PM
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Douglas Perry
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Another wonderful shot and great information.
9/7/2011 5:10:53 PM
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Ellen Hodges
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Soooooo very beautiful in every way, Tammy!!
9/9/2011 6:26:20 PM
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Dianne
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Great perspective Tammy. I love this shot. A great one for the contest next May! :)
9/10/2011 12:18:33 AM
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Patrick Rouzes
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Congratulations on this well-deserved Winner, Tammy Vegas! Good luck!
10/18/2011 4:58:07 PM
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Patrick Rouzes
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I meant Finalist, Tammy!
10/18/2011 5:00:37 PM
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Tammy M. Anderson
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Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Tammy.
10/18/2011 5:06:13 PM
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Terry Cervi
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Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Tammy!
10/18/2011 6:44:39 PM
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Reynaldo D. Reyes
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It's a fantastic finalist Tammy, a huge Congratulations!
10/18/2011 6:58:05 PM
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Bobby Ray Goodman
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Hi Tammy,A big congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!
10/18/2011 7:29:01 PM
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Kathy Salerni
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Big congrats on your Finalist and good luck in the next round Tammy!
10/18/2011 7:57:15 PM
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Patricia A. Coblentz
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Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Tammy!
10/18/2011 8:43:31 PM
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Heather Loewenhardt
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Congrats on this wonderful finalist Tammy. Good luck.
10/18/2011 10:00:17 PM
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Dianne
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Congratulations on this Beautiful shot Tammy!
10/18/2011 10:34:58 PM
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Stefania Barbier
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congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!!
10/18/2011 11:29:58 PM
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Barbara Waldoch
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Congrats on your wonderful finalist, Tammy!
10/19/2011 12:22:51 AM
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Tiia Vissak
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Congratulations!
10/19/2011 1:02:07 AM
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Val Feldman
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It's a beauty, Ms. Vegas! Congratulations and all the best in the upcoming round!
10/19/2011 5:03:51 AM
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Jessica Jenney
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Congratulations, Tammy on your beautiful finalist!
10/19/2011 5:28:36 AM
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Monnie Ryan
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Congratulations on your Finalist award, Tammy!
10/19/2011 6:25:01 AM
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Boyd L. Alexander
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A very big Congratulations on this awesome and beautiful Finalist Tammy!! WTG my friend!
10/19/2011 7:02:20 AM
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Jack Ryan
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Outstanding...congratulations.
10/19/2011 7:21:38 AM
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Susan Fox
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Congratulations on your finalist!
10/19/2011 12:00:09 PM
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Nancy L. Green
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CONGRATULATIONS Tammy on your wonderful finalist!! <><
10/19/2011 1:39:51 PM
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JO ANN CLEVELAND
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Outstanding finalist...congratulations Tammy!jo ann c.
10/19/2011 2:25:26 PM
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PATRICIA A. CASEY
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Congratulations, Tammy......Yahooo Finalist...let's see gold now....=^..^=
10/19/2011 5:06:42 PM
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Irene Colling
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A wonderful scenic Tammy, skillfully photographed. Congratulations on your fine Finalist.
10/19/2011 7:51:21 PM
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Carol L. Fowler
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Congrats on this wonderful Finalist!
10/20/2011 4:22:04 PM
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Merna L. Nobile
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Hi Tammy: May your heart catch the joy of the moment and soar!
I am so happy for you!
CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
10/21/2011 4:37:24 PM
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Lorna Shutter
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Woo Hoo!!! Belated CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this beautiful image, Tammy!!!!! Love those clouds!!! Good luck in the next round!!! :)
10/22/2011 4:27:59 PM
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Laura E. Swan
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Our big and beautiful Earth. It's just one huge living museum, isn't it??? This was so interesting to read about. IRON makes the red! Who knew! And not like our Rockies that were cut out by glaciers. Yours were formed because of the fault lines and upheaval... Hmmm...ours might have been, too, in ways. Not sure. This would be a wonderful place to tool around in the winter when the rattlers are hibernating, hey? Poor Mojave Max. Why don't the conservationists give him a few friends out there of his same kind?? Maybe there is only enough turtle food for him??? HeeHee...(What would that be anyway? Roadrunner eggs???) You did an excellent job here on this terrific Finalist, Tam Tam! Big Congrats! -LooLoo :D
2/2/2012 5:02:23 PM
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Anthony G. Comella
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SUPERB all around!!
4/5/2012 3:20:43 PM
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