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| Nevada: | A Spanish word meaning Snow or Snowy | |
| Statehood: | October 31, 1864 [Halloween] - - 36th State admitted into the union | |
| State Metal: | Silver | |
| State Gem: | Black Fire Opal | |
| State Grass: | Indian Rice Grass | |
| State Rock: | Sandstone | |
| Scenic Drive Elevation Gain: | 1040 feet | |
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RED ROCK CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA |
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| Area: | 197,000 acres - or about 130 square miles | |
| Elevation at Visitor Center:
3720 feet Highest Point on the Scenic Drive: 4760 feet |
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How high are the Mountain peaks? |
Mount Wilson: 7070 feet Bridge Mountain: 6761 feet Rainbow Mountain: 6843 feet La Madre Mountain: 8154 feet
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