This nocturnal image of Valley of Fire State Park reveals a landscape that feels almost otherworldly. The park’s red sandstone formations, shaped by wind and time, glow softly under the starlit sky. In the distance, the lights of Las Vegas—just 50 miles away—create a faint glow, a stark contrast to the millions of stars that still shine above. The image captures the delicate balance between the natural and the man-made, a moment where the ancient landscape meets the neon glow of modern civilization. Look closely, and you’ll see the silhouettes of explorers on the hill, adding a human element to this Mars-like terrain.
