Just a few miles outside of the lights and ceremony of the Las Vegas Strip, shades of red, orange, and white paint the walls of a giant canyon. Red Rocks Canyon National Conservation Area is a local favorite, due to it's beauty and close proximity to the city. I've visited and hiked in the area before, but I only recently learned of a petroglyph panel that decorates a canyon on the western side.
Taking a little break from the casinos, I drive out through the park and take the very short hike to the petroglyph wall. Tucked behind a tree growing in the shade of the cliff wall, a single panel is visible. With foresight, the park service has put a barrier between the trail and the rock art. Thankfully, it seems to remain unmolested even with the number of daily visitors it must see. It's a fairly basic panel, but it's still nice to finally see it.
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