The temperature in Las Vegas is not much better than Death Valley, it has been 111 plus for two days. We drove to the Valley of Fire that has the red sandstone formations, ancient petroglyphs and petrified wood. There are petrified logs and stumps from 225 million years ago. The petroglyphs that are carved into the yellow, orange and red rocks that are stained with a black patina, it looks like they are chard from a fire,  depict bighorn sheep, rivers and various shapes. These carvings are over 3,000 years old and still visible.There was a set of seven colorful formations called Seven Sisters and a rock that resembles an elephant, Elephant Rock. 

Lake Mead is a beautiful navy blue color with water levels that are at an all time low. Boat launches end blocks before there is water and marinas have no water so they are closed. It is a sad site to see this majestic lake so low on water and activity.

On the drive home we found some Jeep trails in the red rocks and we also passed and explored Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This area has tracks for all types of racing. Across from the Speedway is Nelles Air force Base where we watched jets touch and go. 

 This was a major marina on Lake Mead but there is no water and weeds are growing instead of boats being docked here. The next picture is of the boat launch area that goes to ground instead of water. The white on the hills shows where the water level once was.

 This formation is called a Bee Hive and there are a number of them in the park.

 A couple of the sisters!

 Jeep trails in the red dirt!