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	Nevada - Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
		Red rocks feature often in place names of Southwest USA - New Mexico, Arizona and California each have a Red Rock State Park and there are several similarly named towns in these and other states.
		Nevada has at least three Red Rock Canyons; two are in sections of the Toiyabe National Forest near the centre of the state while by far the most well-known is location is along the east side of the Spring Mountains - one of the ranges of hills that surround most sides of Las Vegas.
		One elevated viewpoint (Red Rock Vista) affords the best overall view of the cliffs, while for closer access there is a 13 mile one-way scenic drive, within the NCA boundaries.
	www.americansouthwest.net /nevada/red_rock_canyon/nca.html (585 words)

	Red Rock Canyon: photos, maps, trail information, directions
		'Red Rock' as it is known to the people who actually live in Las Vegas, is so called because of the striking red colored sandstone formations found throughout this small valley.
		The red sandstone that distinguishes it is part of the same geologic formation, the Navaho Formation, found in the Valley of Fire, Zion National Park and throughout the Southwest United States and Southern Nevada.
		The contrast of the red sandstone layered through the gray limestone is impressive against the sheer cliff faces of - as high as - 600 meters.
	www.sunsetcities.com /redrock.html (586 words)

	Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
		Red Rock Canyon is less then an hour's drive west of Las Vegas and has many significant geologic features.
		This thrust contact is clearly defined by the sharp contrast between the grey limestones and the red sandstones.
		Icebox Canyon has a maintained trail which leads in for.8 mile; the end of Icebox Canyon is reached in another half mile by "boulder hopping" in the canyon bottom.
	www.desertusa.com /redrock/index.html (1100 words)

	reviewjournal.com -- News: Red Rock Canyon hiker found after five days
		Rescuers and family members celebrated Friday's safe return of a woman lost in Red Rock Canyon since Sunday, but authorities are questioning her account of the five-day ordeal in the wilderness.
		Beauregard couldn't recall how long others who became lost survived in Red Rock Canyon, but he said five days is the longest he has ever heard of anyone surviving in the area with adequate water and food.
		An acquaintance trapped overnight on one of the ridges in Red Rock was physically more exhausted than Asleson seemed after she was rescued, Harrison said.
	www.reviewjournal.com /lvrj_home/2004/May-08-Sat-2004/news/23840109.html (1360 words)

	Las Vegas SUN: Red Rock Canyon loop road may remain closed for another week (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Federal fire officials said it could be a week before the Red Rock Canyon loop road reopens after flames burned almost 900 acres from a lightning-caused fire on Friday.
		The Red Rock Visitors Center was evacuated, and the 13-mile-long scenic loop drive was closed as flames from the fire burned less than a mile from the visitor's center, said Kirsten Cannon, a spokeswoman for the Bureau of Land Management.
		A 100-acre fire in Trout Canyon on the west side of the Spring Mountains was not active late Sunday, Short said.
	www.lasvegassun.com /sunbin/stories/lv-other/2005/jul/25/519100464.html (426 words)

	Valley of Fire, Mt. Charleston and Red Rock Canyon
		The conservation area, spanning some 197,000 acres, features colorful sandstone formations, canyons, a spring, and is home to a variety of wildlife, including bobcats, desert bighorn sheep and wild burros.
		The spring-fed ranch was built in the 1860s and boasts a red ranch house, green lawns, and spectacular scenery.
		Red Rock Canyon is about a half-hour from the heart of Las Vegas.
	www.sceniclasvegas.com /valleyfire.html (462 words)

	Red Rock Canyon
		Red Rock has had several wildfires lately....fire danger remains high....please use extreme caution.
		Red Rock is an area of world wide geologic interest and beauty.
		Red Rock's many hiking trails are described in brochures available at the Visitor Center.
	www.redrockcanyonlv.org (445 words)

	Red Rock Canyon State Park, CA (DesertUSA)
		In addition, the canyon is considered a wonderful classroom for the study of geology, paleontology and photography as well as an ideal place for family camping and exploration.
		Red Rock Canyon State Park is located on the northwestern edge of Mojave Desert in southeastern California.
		The canyon was also used as a passage in driving large flocks of sheep northward, as a stagecoach stop, as a railroad route, and later as a truck stop.
	www.desertusa.com /rrsp/rrsp.html (807 words)

	California Guide - Red Rock Canyon State Park
		The road follows beside a seasonal wash along a shallow valley - the Red Rock Canyon - although not all is interesting as the colourful sedimentary formations are found only in certain places; other parts are bordered by dull scrubland.
		Hagen Canyon: The second main site of interest is Hagen Canyon, just south of the Ricardo turn-off - a one mile long side valley with intricately eroded, multi-coloured cliffs, washes and mounds, quite similar to the Bisti Badlands of distant New Mexico.
		The rocks here have various different strata in shades of red, white and grey, and are topped by a band of fl lava, each layer having eroded in different ways.
	www.americansouthwest.net /california/red_rock_canyon/state_park.html (285 words)

	Friends of Red Rock Canyon ~ Nevada
		Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - forged under a deep ocean, an abundance of rich marine life flourishing and finally depositing shells and skeletons more than 9,000 feet thick.
		This story of how our Canyon evolved from ocean floor to Majestic Mountains in an arid desert is only one factor that draws visitors and volunteers to Red Rock.
		Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area lies in the Mojave Desert.
	www.friendsofredrockcanyon.org (172 words)

	Red Rock Canyon Trails, Trail Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The hiking trails in Red Rock Canyon are well known for being both challenging and easy.
		There is a wide variety of of trails in Red rock which make this a popular place for hiking.
		The Scenic Drive is the BLM fee area which covers the northern part of the Red Rock 'valley'.
	www.sunsetcities.com /Red-Rock-Canyon/redrockcanyontrails00.html (1356 words)

	Climbers from the world over are making pilgrimages to Red Rock Canyon mecca (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		LAS VEGAS -- By the time Randal Grandstaff has wiggled his way up the V-shaped crack in the huge boulder, a sheet of clouds has settled over Red Rock Canyon and the rain is staining the sandstone dark red.
		Rock enthusiasts from all over the world began showing up.
		And in summer, when the scorching sun makes Red Rock unbearable, climbers simply head for nearby 11,918-foot-high Mount Charleston, where temperatures are much cooler.
	seattlep-i.nwsource.com /getaways/041698/rock16.html (860 words)

	Verex Press
		In Red Rock Odyssey, the authors take us on a magical journey through the history, and up the routes from the golden age of Red Rock climbing.
		Red Rock Odyssey is not just the rich history of a great climbing area.
		When it was first published in 1984, it had a bright red cover and therefore came to be known as the "Red Book." You will still hear old-timers referring to it by that name.
	www.verexpress.com (369 words)

	Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is located in the Spring Mountains, about ten miles to the west of the city of Las Vegas, Nevada.
		Red Rock Canyon makes a most refreshing change from the casinos of Las Vegas.
		Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area was previously called Red Rock Canyon Recreation Lands.
	freespace.virgin.net /john.cletheroe/usa_can/blm/redrock.htm (434 words)

	Red Rock Canyon SP
		Red Rock Canyon State Park features scenic desert cliffs, buttes and spectacular rock formations.
		The colorful rock formations in the park served as landmarks during the early 1870s for 20-mule team freight wagons that stopped for water.
		The amendment will include a Statement of Management Intent for Red Rock Canyon State Park consistent with both the California Desert Protection Act (CPDA) and with the existing Declaration of Purpose for Red Rock Canyon State Park.
	www.parks.ca.gov /default.asp?page_id=631 (342 words)

	Red Rock State Park
		The Red Rock State Park property was acquired by the Arizona State Parks Board in 1986 and the park was opened to the public in 1991.
		View an aerial map of trails at Red Rock State Park.
		The 5-mile network consists of interconnecting loops, which lead you to vistas of red rock or along the lush greenery of Oak Creek.
	www.pr.state.az.us /Parks/parkhtml/redrock.html (691 words)

	Red Rock Canyon : Las Vegas 360.com : Las Vegas: Welcome to Las Vegas: Virtual Tour
		To observe the true beauty of the high desert you should make the trip to Red Rock National Conservation Area.
		Don't miss the drive around the13 mile scenic loop as it winds through the colorful red rocks, joshua trees and the unusually beautiful desert scenery.
		Red Rock Calico Vista II Red Rock Calico Vista III
	www.lasvegas360.com /red_rock.html (99 words)

	Sedona Air Tours: Red Rock BiplaneTours
		Soar over the breathtaking red rock country of Sedona in the company of your aviator.
		After soaring through Mund's Canyon you'll see what's cooking at Devil's Kitchen, storm by Thunder Mountain and head home for the airport past Red Canyon sights.
		Red Rock Biplane Tours requires notification of cancellation 24 hours prior to departure.
	www.sedonaairtours.com (232 words)

	Sedona Arizona: Visit Sedona - Visitor, Tourism, Relocation and Media Information
		Red Rock Country is a four-seasons playground for everyone - for history, geology, archaeology, art and sports buffs, and especially for curious, outdoor enthusiasts who love spectacular scenery.
		Towering high above Sedona and its hallmark canyon is the geologically dominating Mogollon Rim, formed from ancient deposits of limestone, mudstone and sandstone when this area was the west coast of a still-emerging continent.
		In fact, it hardly is a surprise that the winding road through Oak Creek Canyon not only is Arizona's first officially designated scenic highway, it is the first leg of a day trip to one of the world's great wonders, nearby Grand Canyon.
	www.visitsedona.com (557 words)

	Petroglyph and Rock Art Sites in Nevada, the Great Basin and the Southwest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Rock art in southern Nevada goes back to the Anasazi (approximately 1150 AD) and possibly even earlier.
		Petroglyphs are normally carved, pecked, or abraded into the rocks surface.
		Pictographs are normally painted onto the rocks surface and are especially vulnerable to damage.
	www.nevadarockart.info (334 words)

	Sedona Bed and Breakfast - Sedona Lodging - Arizona Lodging - Canyon Villa Inn of Sedona (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Sedona bed and breakfast, Canyon Villa Inn of Sedona, (formerly Canyon Villa Bed and Breakfast Inn) offers the premier Arizona lodging experience with the ultimate in luxury B and B accommodations, gourmet cuisine, a heated pool, splendid gardens, private patios, and magnificent red rock views.
		In a similar way, Sedona bed and breakfast Canyon Villa was laid out with the precise intention of perfectly capturing and framing the visual feast of Sedona's Red Rocks.
		When choosing among luxury Sedona bed and breakfasts, Canyon Villa exemplifies the finest among them and is a perfect place to fully experience all the fun and magic Sedona has to offer.
	www.canyonvilla.com (264 words)

	Troubled Teen Boarding School - Red Rock Canyon School (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Therapy program at Red Rock Canyon School is designed to help each struggling teen identify their problem behaviors and build on their internal strengths.
		Red Rock Canyon School does not believe in harsh treatment to bring about change.
		We believe that there is a great child in each one of our client's they just need to learn how to correct the thinking errors that have brought them their recent problems.
	www.rrrtc.com (248 words)

	Coconino National Forest - Slide Rock State Park
		Cool off at a natural rock slide in an area so scenic it has been listed by Life Magazineas one of America's ten most beautiful swimming holes.
		This area has become so popular it was designated a park partially to keep it from being loved to death.
		Try to pick a time off peak-use periods for your visit, but don't be surprised if you still have lots of company.
	www.fs.fed.us /r3/coconino/recreation/red_rock/slide-rock-pic.shtml (238 words)

	Sedona Arizona
		There is a strong belief that Sedona is home to several vortexes, or specific focal points of the earth's energy and they travel many miles just to feel the renewal of energy in their own life.
		Coffee Pot Rock marks the tallest point in Sedona at 5600 feet, although the town itself is elevated at 4500 feet.
		The dramatic Grand Canyon is less than two hours away, scenic Flagstaff, Arizona is about a thirty minute drive north, historic Prescott is just south and ninety minutes south in the Valley of the Sun one could get lost forever in the numerous activities offered from Cave Creek, Carefree, Scottsdale to Phoenix.
	www.sedona.net (1063 words)

	Red Rock Country - Welcome!
		This is the "KEY" to the Red Rock District.
		The Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest announces the continued closure of the Fossil Creek Flume Trail and trailhead located near the Iriving Power Plant along Fossil Creek...
		The Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest in cooperation with the Sedona Fire District are hosting a public meeting to present the Oak Creek Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project...
	www.redrockcountry.org (848 words)

	Red Rock Canyon Vacation Adventure by MainTour
		Red Rock Canyon National Recreation Area is located some 20 miles west of Las Vegas on state hwy 159.
		Red Rock Escarpment - 3,000 foot high ridge.
		Red Rock Canyon also happens to be one of the premier rock climbing destinations in the country.
	www.maintour.com /nevada/redrock.htm (465 words)

	Grand Canyon Sightseeing Tours in Las Vegas - Grand Canyon Adventure Tours
		Grand Canyon Tours are just some of the exciting tours you can experience with Adventure Photo Tours.
		The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and one of our planet's most astounding accomplishments.
		The Grand Canyon is one of the 7 wonders of the world and has to be seen in person to truly capture the feeling it brings.
	www.grandcanyonadventures.com (189 words)

	Outdoor Recreation Network - Destinations: Red Rock Canyon State Park
		Located 25 miles north of Mojave on Highway 14, Red Rock Canyon State Park is a beautiful area with unusual cliffs, rock formations, and mineral deposits.
		It is located in a canyon between the Sierras and the El Paso mountains.
		It's a desert canyon with many different faces and colors, and a mood that changes with the time of day.
	www.outdoorwire.com /destinations/travelogue/westusa/ca/redrock/index.htm (303 words)

	Mojave Desert Park, Red Rock Canyon State Park, RedRock, Schmidt Tunnel, North Mojave Desert Death Valley
		Horse Canyon, located just orth of the park in BLM lands, has dirt back roads, granite boulders, joshua trees and even climbs up to a pinyon pine forest.
		Many canyons and loop trails leads around Red Rock State Park, which is also near the JawBone recreation area.
		Look for the large billboards and this sign will be low the the ground and on the east side of the pavement.
	www.totalescape.com /active/campstuff/SP/redrock.html (377 words)

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