Nevada– Utah 4202024 Red Rocks Canyon Nevada

Palindromes and Road Trips

Road Trip Tally

This Trip
2,500 MILES 
1000 PHOTOS CATALOGED

Cumulative
Larry Has Gone: 26,000 Miles
Cataloged 12,650 photos
11 NEW LIFE LIST Bird Species

Red Rocks Canyon Nevada

Red Rock Canyon was a little family day trip as we were in Las Vegas for my oldest son’e wedding. outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Red Rocks Canyon, a desert oasis near Las Vegas, Nevada, enchants with its crimson cliffs and rugged beauty. Carved by the forces of nature over millennia, it’s a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Hikers traverse its trails, discovering hidden wonders like ancient petroglyphs and diverse wildlife. Rock climbers test their skills on the sheer sandstone walls, while photographers capture the breathtaking vistas. As the sun sets, the canyon’s hues intensify, casting a mesmerizing glow over the landscape. Red Rocks Canyon isn’t just a destination; it’s an experience, inviting all who visit to marvel at its splendor and find solace in its timeless grandeur.

We hiked a short trail in the park and were rewarded with a little desert waterfall.

Bird Species This Trip–Eleven Lifers!

I actually dedicated a significant time to finding new bird species in Utah, resulting in eleven species* added to my life list!

Species List

American Robin
*Ash-throated Flycatcher
Black-billed Magpie
*Black-throated Gray Warbler
*Black-throated Sparrow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Canada Goose
Canyon Wren
*Cassin’s Finch
Common Raven
Dark-eyed Junco
Eurasian Collared-Dove
European Starling
*Gambel’s Quail
Great-tailed Grackle
House Finch
House Sparrow
House Wren
*Juniper Titmouse
*Lazuli Bunting
Lesser Goldfinch
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Northern Flicker
Northern Mockingbird
Osprey
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Red-tailed Hawk
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)
Rock Wren
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Say’s Phoebe
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Turkey Vulture
*Violet-green Swallow
*Virginia’s Warbler
Western Bluebird
Western Kingbird
Western Meadowlark
White-crowned Sparrow
*White-throated Swift
*Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay
Yellow Warbler

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