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 Valley of Fire Behind the Camera — Valley of Fire State Park, NV Posted by:  Dunbar Loop
N 36° 28.909 W 114° 31.991
11S E 720988 N 4040220
The Valley of Fire State Park has been the backdrop for many films and commercials. This marker is located by a remaining piece of a set built in 1965, around 1,400 feet from the end of White Domes Road down a steep trail.
Waymark Code: WM16WG9
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2022
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The filming heritage of Valley of Fire State Park goes back to the 1920s when Hal Roach started filming westerns there. And filming continues to this day. The park has been the backdrop for at least 40 films including The Professionals (1966), Casino (1995), Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), Con Air (1997), Total Recall (1990), and Star Trek: Generations (1994).
Marker Title (required): Valley of Fire Behind the Camera
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This ruin appears to be a symbol of ancient times but was actually built in 1965 for the movie "The Professionals." The main movie set, a Mexican hacienda, was located where the parking lot is now. Railway ties can still be seen sticking out of the rocks.
Commercial photography in the park began in the 1920s when Hal Roach started filming westerns. He also produced "One Million B.C." The uniqueness of the park has become well known with over 45 commercial photo shoots every year. Other popular movies filmed here include "Electric Horseman" and "Star Trek Generations." The park has appeared in many types of commercials as well.
Did You Know?
Valley of Fire State Park is recognized nationally for its picturesque geologic formations.
To prevent lasting effects on the environment, park rangers now carefully manage commercial photography, allow film crews to take pictures and leave only foot prints.
County (required): Clark (Las Vegas)
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Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): Not Listed
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