Photos of Red Rock Canyon

Winding Desert Road

January 31, 2025

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A scenic road snakes through the desert landscape of Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

A scenic road snakes through the desert landscape of Nevada‘s Red Rock Canyon.

In the Hazy Desert

April 3, 2024

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The dramatic landscape of Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

Nevada‘s Red Rock Canyon boasts a breathtaking landscape, characterized by its towering red sandstone peaks and the Keystone Thrust Fault’s contrasting geological features. This natural wonder offers a stunning display of nature’s artistry.

Rise Over the Desert

October 31, 2023

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A prominence rises over the arid desert of Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

A prominence rises over the arid desert of Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

In the Canyon

March 2, 2021

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The rugged landscape of Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

The rugged landscape of Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

In the Dry Desert

October 9, 2020

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The dry desert landscape of Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

The dry desert landscape of Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

In the Nevada Desert

February 25, 2020

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The rocky pinnacles of Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

Big Rocks in the Dry Desert

August 14, 2019

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The arid landscape of Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

The arid landscape of Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

Out On the Range

July 19, 2018

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A mountain range stretches into the distance at Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

A mountain range stretches into the distance at Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

Red Band

December 30, 2017

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Detail of the layers of rock in a geologic formation at Red Rock Canyon, Nevada.

Detail of the layers of rock in a geologic formation at Red Rock Canyon, Nevada.

Amorphous

November 11, 2017

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Detail of rocks at Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

Detail of rocks at Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

In the Dry Land

June 9, 2017

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An outcropping of rocks rises in the distance among the dry desert landscape of Red Rock Canyon, Nevada.

An outcropping of rocks rises in the distance among the dry desert landscape of Red Rock Canyon, Nevada.

Big Stones

May 20, 2017

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Large rocks lie on the canyon floor at Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

Large rocks lie on the canyon floor at Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

Desolation

March 27, 2017

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A dry, rocky ridge bakes in the Nevada sun at Red Rock Canyon.

A dry, rocky ridge bakes in the Nevada sun at Red Rock Canyon.

In the Wasteland

February 28, 2017

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The arid, appropriately-named Red Rock Canyon, near Las Vegas.

The arid, appropriately-named Red Rock Canyon, near Las Vegas.

A Dry Place

September 15, 2016

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The rugged, arid landscape of Nevada's Red Rock Canyon stretches into the distance.

The rugged, arid landscape of Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon stretches into the distance.

A Path Through the Desert

August 25, 2016

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A rocky trail leads through the arid desert of Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

A rocky trail leads through the arid desert of Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

The Desert’s Road

June 25, 2016

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A road stretches through Nevada's Red Rock Canyon towards tall desert mountains.

A road stretches through Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon towards tall desert mountains.

The Mountains in the Red Desert

May 20, 2016

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Mountains rise in the distance at Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

Mountains rise in the distance at Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

The Wadi

March 6, 2016

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A dry creek bed snakes its way through Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

A dry creek bed snakes its way through Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

The Red Mountains

October 27, 2015

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Desert brush grows amongst the mountains of Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

Desert brush grows amongst the mountains of Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

The Fence and the Mountains in the Distance

July 15, 2015

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A weathered fence among the desert brush at Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

A weathered fence among the desert brush at Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

Out in the Desert

June 8, 2015

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A sweeping panorama of the desert landscape of Nevada's Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

A sweeping panorama of the desert landscape of Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Red Rocks, Blue Sky

May 26, 2015

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Some of the namesake rocks of Red Rock Canyon rise into the blue sky of the Nevada desert.

The Promontory

December 5, 2014

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A rocky prominence rises from the desert landscape of Nevada's Red Rock Canyon.

A rocky prominence rises from the desert landscape of Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon.

The Desert Sidewalk

November 14, 2014

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A sidewalk cuts through the desert landscape at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area's Visitor Center, Nevada.

A sidewalk cuts through the desert landscape at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area‘s Visitor Center, Nevada.