Established in 1935, Valley of Fire State Park is 40,000 acres of bright red sandstone and gray limestone left behind by an ancient Jurassic sea. This park is only an hour north of Las Vegas and makes a fantastic day trip for those who want to escape the bustle and neon of the city. Read on for everything you need to know to enjoy an awesome day in Valley of Fire! Directions To get here from Las Vegas, we headed north on I-15 for about 30 miles before taking exit 75 and merging onto Valley of Fire Highway for about 15 miles. This two-lane highway stretches across the desert before winding uphill and…