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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

The natural beauty and peacefulness found within Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area provide a stark contrast to the bustling gaming and entertainment industries on the nearby Las Vegas Strip. Beautiful landscapes, unique geological features, and links to Native American cultural heritage are preserved in this vibrantly-colored section of the Mojave Desert.

Wide-angle scenic view of the Calico Hills.  Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.  Stock Photo ID=SCE0189
The stunning Calico Hills are graced with colorful lichens and desert varnish (superficial blackening of the rocks), which provide additional points of interest to the dramatic landscape. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.
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Wide-angle scenic view of the Calico Hills.  Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.  Stock Photo ID=SCE0190
Calico Hills, ground-level perspective emphasizing the many thin layers of colorful rock. The vibrant orange-red coloration is caused by rust or the oxidation of iron in the rocks. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.
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Unique geological formations within the Calico Hills.  Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.  Stock Photo ID=SCE0191
Unique geological formations within the Calico Hills. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.
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Unique geological formations within the Calico Hills.  Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.  Stock Photo ID=SCE0192
Unique geological formations within the Calico Hills. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.
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The Calico Hills are full of remarkable geological wonders.  Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.  Stock Photo ID=SCE0193
The Calico Hills are full of remarkable geological wonders. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.
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Tafoni (honeycomb weathering) and colorful lichens add additional interest to the unique geological features at Calico Hills.  Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.  Stock Photo ID=SCE0194
Tafoni (honeycomb weathering) and colorful lichens add additional interest to the unique geological features at Calico Hills. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.
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White Rock Mountain.  Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.  Stock Photo ID=SCE0195
White Rock Mountain dusted with January snow, as seen from the sloping desert terrain below (the camera was carefully leveled). Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.
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Frozen tree near the base of Lost Creek Waterfall.  Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.  Stock Photo ID=SCE0196
Frozen tree near the base of Lost Creek Waterfall. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.
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Lost Creek Waterfall, partially frozen during winter.  Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.  Stock Photo ID=SCE0198
Lost Creek Waterfall, partially frozen during winter. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.
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Lost Creek Waterfall, alternate perspective emphasizing the lower icicles.  Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.  Stock Photo ID=SCE0197
Lost Creek Waterfall, alternate perspective emphasizing the lower icicles. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.
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Lost Creek Waterfall and Lost Creek, partially frozen in this winter landscape.  Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.  Stock Photo ID=SCE0199
Lost Creek Waterfall and Lost Creek, partially frozen in this winter landscape. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Clark County, Mojave Desert, Nevada.
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