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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
The unique geologic features, pland and animals of Red Rock Canyon represent some of the best examples of the Mojave Desert. In 1967, the Secretary of the Interior designated Red Rock Canyon Recreation Lands to be managed by BLM's Las Vegas District, Nevada, for the enjoyment of the public. In 1990, special legislation supported by the Nevada congressional delegation, changed the status of the recreation land to a National Conservation Area (NCA), the seventh to be designated nationally. This legislation provides protection and the funding to protect and impprove the area. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is enjoyed by the local population as well as visitors from the United States and many foreign countries. More than one million visitors each year enjoy the spectacular desert landscape, climbing and hiking opportunities, and interpetive programs sponsored by the BLM.
Interpretive
Activities / Visitor Center Additional Information
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Red
Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, managed by the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) is located 20 miles west of Las Vegas, Nevada. This
197,000-acre area provides a 13-mile scenic drive, more than 30 miles
of hiking trails, picnic areas, and a Visitor Center with exhibit rooms
and a bookstore.
Scenic
Drive