Nevada State Parks will celebrate the grand opening of the new Valley of Fire Visitor Center on Saturday at Valley of Fire State Park.

The project represents a more than $30 million investment in preserving Nevada’s natural and cultural heritage.

The facility was made possible through a public-private partnership, including a $7 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust and a matching $8 million investment from the Conserve Nevada Program, officials said today in a news release.

The 46,000-acres Valley of Fire State Park is located about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert.

The new visitor center is designed to elevate the visitor experience, promote education and inspire future generations to connect with Nevada’s unique landscapes and history.

“The new Valley of Fire Visitor Center honors Nevada’s past while looking to its future,” said Bob Mergell, administrator for Nevada State Parks. “This facility enhances how we share the park’s incredible geology, wildlife, and human history with visitors from around the world.”