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Come to Red Rock Canyon in the spring, and you have a chance of seeing painted ladies (Vanessa cardui) flying […]

During the first part of spring, visitors can often find the small purple-blue blooms of Fremont phacelia (Phacelia fremontii) around […]

Bring together your creative side with nature! The Red Rock Canyon Artist in Residence (AiR) program promotes the understanding and […]

During the current federal government shutdown, we will share updates as to how it affects the Red Rock Canyon National […]

While hiking in Red Rock Canyon, you may notice brownish clumps growing in the branches of various shrubs & trees. […]

UPDATE: As of November 2019, the Red Spring Boardwalk has reopened! Construction has started on the Red Spring Boardwalk in […]

If you examine the desert floor closely, you might spot the tiny purple to rose flowers of windmills (Allionia incarnata). […]

During the spring and occasionally in the fall, Mexican bladdersage (Salazaria mexicana) produces small white to purple lipped flowers that […]

The Bureau of Land Management will waive amenity-related fees at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for National Public Lands […]

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground will reopen Friday, August 31, in time for the beginning of its […]

When exploring Red Rock Canyon during the evening & early morning hours, you might encounter the giant desert hairy scorpion […]

Explore thought provoking literary gems focused on the many aspects of Red Rock Canyon. Join us for the Summer Book […]

One of the longest snakes in Red Rock Canyon, gopher snakes (Pituophis catenifer) can exceed six feet in length (but […]

Throughout some of the open & flat desert environments within Red Rock Canyon, you have a chance to encounter long-nosed […]

The Bureau of Land Management will waive the Scenic Drive entrance fee in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, […]

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area announces the opening of Guest Climbing Special Recreation Permits (SRP) for 2019. Twelve Guest […]

Be aware of buckhorn cholla cactus (Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa) while hiking! These tall slender plants, reaching five to six feet tall, […]

Looking for something educational and fun for your kids to do this summer? We just might have the answer! Southern […]

Throughout Red Rock Canyon, you’ll have a chance to come across the blue-green pads of beavertail cactus (Opuntia basilaris). Although […]

Public art programs put on by our spring Artists-in-Residence have been announced! Come join us and participate in these workshops […]

***Registration has closed for this event.*** Join the Bureau of Land Management, Friends of Red Rock Canyon, and Southern Nevada […]

Stop by the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center from 10AM to 1PM on Saturday, April 14 to learn about the […]

The Scenic Drive will be open over Easter weekend. On Saturday, March 31 the Scenic Drive will be open from […]

Pretty shootingstar (Dodecatheon pulchellum) attracts a lot of visitors with its vivid pink, purple, and gold bloom colors. These flowers […]

New georeferenced maps of developed trails here at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are now available by visiting our […]

Learn how to get in touch with nature for your physical and mental health! Join us at the Red Rock […]