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Our colorful canyon is just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Southern Nevada Conservancy serves #RedRockCanyon w/ on-site staff, bookstore, ed programs, & more

Las Vegas, NV
Joined January 2014
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Red Rock Canyon LV
4 years
Not the typical morning drive ❄️
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5 years
Visitors to #RedRockCanyon experienced a rare treat today- a #Gilamonster enjoying a little shade in the Visitor Center’s outdoor exhibits. The only venomous lizard in the US, these large and colorful creatures normally keep to themselves in quieter parts of the canyon.
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Visitors got a rare treat today- a spectacular ephemeral waterfall! Remember, monsoon rains can cause flash flooding, so avoid washes, slot canyons, & gulleys. It’s much safer to enjoy these rains from afar! ⛈ #redrockcanyon #flashflood #waterfall #turnarounddontdrown
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
Good morning, 2023 🌈🌦️
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Red Rock Canyon LV
4 years
Good morning from the last weekend of winter ❄️
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3 years
Our higher elevations received a light dusting of snow overnight ❄️
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Red Rock Canyon LV
6 years
The Scenic Drive is closed currently due to unsafe conditions this morning. Gorgeous, but unsafe.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
4 years
Due to unsafe conditions, the #ScenicDrive will be closed until at least noon today. For now, enjoy 20 seconds of quiet snow in the desert ❄️
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Today’s low elevation snow really made White Rock Trail live up to its name! ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ #redrockcanyon #lasvegas #desertsnow #whitewinter
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Red Rock Canyon LV
6 years
*Update: the Scenic Drive is now open, however we are experiencing extremely high visitation. Be prepared for a long wait at the entrance if you come out today!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
Welcome and congratulations to the 59 New U.S. Citizens who were sworn in this weekend with Red Rock Canyon as the outdoor courtroom 🇺🇸
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
Today’s storm made tonight’s sunset spectacular!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
3 years
Spring may have sprung early here at Red Rock Canyon: Desert tortoises tend to be a harbinger of warm weather to come, and take a look at who emerged from her burrow today at 11:30am- by her markings, it looks like Shelby!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
4 years
We are once again asking you to stay on the trail @leavenotrace
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
So many people came to see the snowy red rocks, the Scenic Drive is now closed temporarily for capacity.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
Rainbow Mountain really earned its name this morning! It’s amazing what a little spring rain can do. 🌈 Happy Earth Day from Red Rock Canyon!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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The clouds are certainly putting on a show already today! Winds are howling this morning sustaining at 50 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph. 50 degrees. Sprinkles here and there but the Scenic Drive is open so bundle up if you’re headed out 🌬️ 📷 C Trump
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
Today’s rain is much needed- winter rain showers bring spring wildflowers 🌼 Lost Creek is getting a good drink today too!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
8 months
It’s another cold, rainy day in the Canyon… the kind where it’s nice to sit with a warm cup of coffee, gazing out into the gray, nodding, and saying “we needed this” ☕️
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
Good morning from Red Rock Canyon! The e weather is still blustery and cold, but the Visitor Center and Scenic Drive are back open today.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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Due to the high likelihood of ice in the morning, we anticipate a late opening on Friday. The Scenic Drive will open as soon as it is safe for both staff and our visitors, so check back after 8am!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
3 years
Today’s rainbow led us to autumn’s golden rolling hills in #RedRockCanyon 🌈🍂
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Red Rock Canyon LV
4 years
With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Nevada officials, the Bureau of Land Management today announced that beginning June 1, 2020 it is increasing recreational access at Red Rock and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Areas. Details in bio link.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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*10:45am update: we retract our calm morning message as flooding is active & the #ScenicDrive is closing until it is safe to reopen, when just an hour ago we had sunshine and a #doublerainbow - that’s #spring in the #MojaveDesert !
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Red Rock Canyon LV
6 years
The Scenic Drive and Visitor Center will be closed this morning, but you can enjoy this snow from almost anywhere in Las Vegas right now!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
The Scenic Drive is closed temporarily until snow and ice are cleared from the road. Please use caution if driving SR 159 as well. We can’t see the red cliffs, but we’re excited to see how much snow sticks when the weather clears!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
The past week of storms has offered some bonus drama to views from people flying in and out of Las Vegas ☁️
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
We get all sorts of visitors on the #scenicdrive , but this may be the first #weinermobile 🌭
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
An important message from our spokesburro, Jackson the Red Rock Canyon Burro: My wild cousins should be the only groups gathered on trails. I hope the humans are working to keep safe distances and avoiding close interaction with each other & the wildlife!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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The Scenic Loop and Visitor Center are open today- it’s chilly but gorgeous! ❤️ If you are planning to visit, be sure to check out our event calendar and join us for a program! 📷 S. Vanlancker
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Red Rock Canyon LV
3 years
Morning #rainbows are one of the best parts of summer #monsoons !
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
Heads up- Opening is delayed this morning, Thursday March 2, for the Scenic Drive due to ice on the road causing unsafe driving conditions. If weather allows, it will open midday like yesterday.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
We’ve seen quite a few rattlesnakes hanging around Red Rock’s Visitor Center as it warms up, like this Panamint rattlesnake. Avoid a surprise encounter with #dangernoodles : 🐍be aware of surroundings, including the path ahead 🐍never put hands/feet in places where you can’t see!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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It’s official, the #RedRockCanyon #ScenicDrive is closed for the rest of this snowy afternoon. Hopefully we can reopen tomorrow, but there may be a delay if there is ice and snow still on the drive in the morning.
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It’s a cold, rainy day in the Canyon today so enjoy Lost Creek’s temporary waterfall from the dry comfort of indoors! #redrockcanyon #lasvegas 📷 C. Trump
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
The Mohave Sage and Desert Paintbrush are mingling as the #wildflower season is lingering!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
We really do #desertsunsets pretty well here at #redrockcanyon
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Red Rock Canyon LV
6 years
*10:30am update: #RedRockCanyon ’s Scenic Drive has been cleared of major debris and is now open for the day. Drive safely!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
What a wonderful way to start the weekend! The desert floor has been well hydrated, but now that the weather is warming up make sure you are too. If you forget to bring water, water & reusable bottles are sold in the gift shop w/ filling stations outside the Visitor Center.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
UPDATE: The Scenic Drive will have a delayed opening Thursday March 3. It’s pretty, but officials want to ensure everything is safe ❄️
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Kelly Curran ⛈️🚁
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
So many people chose Red Rock for #socialdistancing , we are now closed for capacity! Stay healthy and hike safely!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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Wondering what’s blooming right now in Red Rock Canyon? Here are some of the most common flowers popping right now: 1) Utah Penstemon, 2) Fremont Phacelia, 3) Yellow Cryptantha (Popcorn Flower), and 4) Western Redbud 🌸🌼
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
We can’t stress enough how important it is to bring more water than you think you’ll need when visiting #RedRockCanyon . Luckily there’s water for sale inside the Visitor Center and bottle filling stations like this one outside! 🏜😅💧
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Red Rock Canyon LV
6 years
The Scenic Drive is closed currently with the heavy rain and runoff we’re getting. Based on the forecast, it may stay closed for the day. We’ll update here if that changes, so stay dry and safe in the meantime!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
8 months
We’re loving this moody mountain morning! ⛰️ The #RedRockCanyon #ScenicDrive and Visitor Center are open as normal today. 📷 C Trump
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Red Rock Canyon LV
6 years
The Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive and Visitor Center will be closed for the rest of today. Stay dry, warm and safe today!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
7 years
The canyon has a light dusting of snow! Luckily for these two, they already have thick winter coats ❄️🧤🧣 #snowinthedesert #jacksontheredrockcanyonburro
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Red Rock Canyon LV
6 years
The Scenic Drive is open now, but take a look at the conditions this morning, taken by @blmnv staff!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
The Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive is closed this afternoon due to excess water on roads. We need this rain, so stay safe & inside 🌨️
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Red Rock Canyon LV
1 year
The Las Vegas area may have only experienced about 85% coverage of today’s annular #solareclipse , but visitors to Red Rock Canyon still enjoyed safe viewing with our staff!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
6 years
Check out the icicles from one of our many ephemeral waterfalls that appear after a rain or snow. Flowing water causes erosion, but the freeze and thaw of the water in the porous sandstone also works to create the cracks and calving of our red cliffs.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
3 years
Who enjoys seeing poo-lution along our trails? No one, not even @BarkAndreFurry ! 🏃🏻💩🦮 #bagittrashit
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
We couldn’t ask for better weather on National #TakeaHike Day! However, pleasant weather often means lots of traffic in #RedRockCanyon so pack a little patience with your backpack or picnic lunch.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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The Red Rock Canyon Scenic loop is closed currently due to flooding. Stay dry inside with your loved ones today instead ❤️ #turnarounddontdrown
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Red Rock Canyon LV
6 years
* Friday 9:15am update: the Scenic Drive will be open HOWEVER we ask that people drive VERY carefully as there is still some ice on the road this chilly friday morning!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
From @blmnv : The Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is closed for the remainder of today, January 16, 2023, due to weather causing unsafe conditions.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
The Scenic Drive has reopened. The snow has started to melt away, but please remain cautious of icy patches in shaded parts of the trails. ❄️ As a reminder, reservations are required for entry between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and can be made at
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
Not the best weather for a Valentine’s hike, but our wildflowers will love this moisture 🌸❤️🌼
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5 years
Today’s rain is making the roads slick and the skies gorgeous 🌦
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Red Rock Canyon LV
10 months
Winter is finally here… at least for a short time ❄️ Our higher elevations have already gotten a light dusting of snow, and we’ll likely see more before this storm clears out tomorrow! 📷 S.vanlancker
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
The cold & damp weather continues, but the Scenic Drive is giving visitors that moody low-cloud drama 🌧️
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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From @blmnv In anticipation of weather impacts from Hurricane Hilary. From August 19 through August 21, the 13-Mile Scenic Drive and visitor center will be closed at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
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2 years
The way the rains drop in and sweep across the canyon is pretty spectacular ⛈
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2 years
Heads up- the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive is closed for the rest of today, March 30, due to snow and minimal visibility.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
3 years
The weather is fantastic and everyone is out taking advantage of it, so roads are full of all sorts of visitors to be aware of! #sharetheroad 🏃‍♂️🚗🏍🦮🚲🐎🚌🛵
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8 months
We’re seeing flurries on the desert floor this morning, which is always fun to see snow falling through sharp spines ❄️🌵
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Red Rock Canyon LV
9 months
Can you see them? Burros varied coats make great camouflage, and many visitors may never see them even when they are close. If you do spot them, please keep a safe distance, don’t disturb them, and never feed them no matter how friendly they may seem! 📷 S. Vanlancker
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
From @blmnv : Opening is delayed this morning for the Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation area due to ice and snow on the road causing unsafe driving conditions.
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2 years
Signs of spring are starting to sprout in Red Rock Canyon, like these pale pink blooms on the manzanita bushes 🌸
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Red Rock Canyon LV
3 years
We really doo doo need to talk about poo: 🌎 This Earth Day, we hope you know by now to #leavenotrash , but it’s equally as important to pick up after your pet while out on public lands! 🚮 Doo the right thing and be like @BarkAndreFurry : #BagItTrashit & #LeaveNoTrace !
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
Need a Monday morning pick me up? Sit back and enjoy last night’s sunset for a few minutes. Repeat as necessary.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
The Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive is closed today due to wet road conditions. Stay safe & warm 🌨️
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Red Rock Canyon LV
3 years
The Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive will be closed until further notice today. We know that lots of folks want to get out and enjoy the great weather for Veterans Day, so head to our website to check out alternate locations:
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
UPDATE, Noon 12/26/19: The Scenic Drive will remain closed for safety today.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
The Scenic Drive is closed temporarily until snow and ice are cleared from the road. Please use caution if driving SR 159 as well. We can’t see the red cliffs, but we’re excited to see how much snow sticks when the weather clears!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
Heads up, #TrafficAlert : the Scenic Drive is closed temporarily on this rainy Earth Day midday. Please enjoy this bonus rainbow shot in the meantime 🌈!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
8 years
Over 70 new United States citizens took their oath of citizenship on this gorgeous Saturday morning in #RedRockCanyon #thislandisyourland !
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Red Rock Canyon LV
6 years
Sometimes the quiet, cold, cloudy days are the nicest way to spend a Friday in #RedRockCanyon . #tgif #friyay
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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There’s nothing creepy about our resident tarantulas, other than the creeping pace they take while crossing roads and trails while out looking for a mate. Fall is prime mate-seeking season, so keep an eye out and be sure to follow posted speed limits 🕷️
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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Not much can improve the beauty of our red cliffs, but the winter morning alpenglow with the bonus of the full moon is gorgeous 🌕⛰️ Thank you for this spectacular view!
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Kelly Curran ⛈️🚁
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The moon over Red Rock Canyon #lasvegas #sky3 🚁 @News3LV @RedRockCynLV
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Red Rock Canyon LV
2 years
Waterfall Wednesday: 5th graders were treated to a mostly frozen waterfall at Lost Creek today!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
Wish you could visit #RedRockCanyon after school or work? The #ScenicDrive is open until 8pm through September- the air cools down in the evenings and the #sunsets are spectacular even with cloudless skies!
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Scenic Drive update from @blmnv : The Scenic Drive will open at 8 a.m. The ice is melting slower than expected. The Lost Creek/Willow Springs area will remain closed until the ice melts off the road in that area. Please use extra caution if driving on the Scenic Drive today.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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The Red Rock Canyon Scenic Loop is currently closed due to flooding. It will only reopen today if the flooding clears out. Please drive safely in this weather! #turnarounddontdrown
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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From @blmnv : Opening is delayed this morning for the Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation area due to snow on the road causing unsafe driving conditions. This may extend through the day as inclement weather continues.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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It may be extra chilly right now, but it sure is gorgeous! 🌄📷 S.vanlancker
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
Early this morning, staff noticed this massive sacred datura plant (Datura wrightii) putting on a #fireworksshow of its own with a tremendous flower #bloom . Treat these plants with caution though, as they are poisonous! #FlowerFriday
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Red Rock Canyon LV
4 years
The only fireworks allowed at #RedRockCanyon this holiday weekend are firecracker penstemon flowers! These bright red tubular flowers attract hummingbirds for pollination and add great splashes of color to the landscape. Look for them still in bloom at higher elevations.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
Good morning, Red Rock Canyon #desertsunrise #nottoohotyet
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Red Rock Canyon LV
6 years
You’ve probably already seen the many weather warnings for flooding and lightning storms, but we want to remind you again! Never cross moving flood waters and staying in the car is the safest place if you start hearing thunder while in Red Rock Canyon.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
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We’re open today but It’s breezy with snow flurries on and off in the area, so if you’re heading out to visit, drive safely and bundle up.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
4 years
A much needed reminder right now: Being a responsible visitor means following @leavenotrace principles and taking responsibility for the impact you make on public lands.
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
How are you celebrating #EarthDay ? We’re out here enjoying all of the blooming yucca and Joshua Trees!
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Red Rock Canyon LV
6 years
Will we see snowcapped ridges when these clouds clear?
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
Rolling into the long weekend like a thunderstorm 🌩
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Red Rock Canyon LV
3 years
Winter in the Mojave Desert is truly spectacular! Remember to make reservations and bring layers, snacks, and a little patience if you’re spending time in Red Rock Canyon this winter break: ❄️
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Red Rock Canyon LV
5 years
We’re all pretty excited about the snow, but we’ll have to wait- the Scenic Drive will have a delayed opening of at least 9am 12/27 to make sure the roads are safe for visitors
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Red Rock Canyon LV
6 years
Fog and light rain make this a perfect day to cruise #RedRockCanyon ’s #ScenicDrive with a nice warm cup of of coffee, open 6am to 7pm in March 🏔🚙☕️
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Red Rock Canyon LV
3 years
New interpretive signs were installed at Calico 1 & 2 parking areas recently. Check them out next time you visit to learn more about the area!
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