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Our Mission
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The Friends of Black Rock High Rock is a nonprofit member organization that helps manage the resources of the Black Rock Desert region and educates the public to foster stewardship and preserve its unique character.
Header photo courtesy of Steve Chandler
Rendezvous photo courtesy of Stan White
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Dear Friend,
This month marks the 10th Anniversary of Friends of Black Rock High Rock!
That's ten years of working with the many different people and groups
interested in preserving the wealth of experiences found in the Black
Rock Desert. Whether you like riding on one-track paths in remote
canyons or following in the footsteps of the Emigrants, hunting for
opals or hot springs or bighorn sheep, or camping on the playa all
alone or with your friends, we are here to promote safety and responsibility
while making sure that the Black Rock NCA stays accessible for
everyone. We have grown considerably from our humble beginnings, with
many more fun events and other education and conservation programs, and
this is only possible with your continued support So please, become a member today,
and recruit your friends to become members. Thank you for being a part
of the spirit of the Black Rock, and we hope to see you out here for
the Black Rock Rendezvous! |
BLACK ROCK RENDEZVOUS
FRIDAY, MAY 22 - MONDAY, MAY 25
Spend Memorial Day weekend exploring the Black Rock Desert. Meet user groups, talk to experts, tour interesting sites, visit Fly Geyser*, work a restoration project or catch one of a dozen rocket launches over the weekend, including a spectacular night-time launch. Win two tickets to Burning Man and or other great prizes. Most of all, develop a greater love and appreciation for your public lands.
This is a leave-no-trace camping event.
Watch the schedule, details and raffle prize list evolve at BlackRockRendezvous.com.
FRIDAY: Cowboy Poetry at Gerlach Elementary. Camper welcome at Cassidy Mine. Fly Geyser evening tour*.
SATURDAY: Expo, Tours, & Cowboy Camp Night
Start the day at the Expo in Gerlach, where you can meet various user groups, followed by afternoon tours, special Fly Geyser tours*, workshops & more. Cap the night with a Chuckwagon Dinner, Cowboy Poetry & Emigrant History around the campfire at Cassidy Mine. Night time Rocket Launch in deep playa.
SUNDAY: All Day Tours. Fire & Music Night.
Take your pick from Rockhounding, Hot Springs, Emigrant History, Day Hikes, High Rock Canyon, a special Fly Geyser tour*, restoration projects & more. In the evening enjoy happy hour, a potluck dinner, dutch oven cook-off, giant raffle, and fire performances with Tahoe Fire Dancers and Controlled Burn. It continues with live music with Stoney Holiday, Drinking With Clowns & Frame of Mind followed by late night sounds on the Playa.
MONDAY: Hot springs tour, leaders choice.
Tickets are on sale now and include provided meals, tours, kids camp, Sun. happy hour, entertainment, souvenir cup and beer (21+).
Volunteers are needed to assist with tours, registration, raffle tickets and more.
To volunteer email volunteer@blackrockdesert.org.
For more information contact info@blackrockdesert.org.
Don't miss Nevada's most unique outdoor education event!
*Fly Geyser tours require an additional fee. Space is limited, register in advance!
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Visitor Station Now Open on Weekends.
The Friends of Black Rock High Rock works in partnership with the BLM to staff and manage the Visitor Contact Station situated just north of Gerlach on Rte. 447 before the Rte. 34 split. The mobile station is stocked with many free materials, offers area travel advice and information and recently updated maps. We need your help to keep this facility open and working to educate the public. To volunteer, please visit our web site.
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Coming events, in and out of the desert
May 8th: High Rock Canyon is open to vehicle traffic for the 2009 season
May 9 & 10: Jackpot of Gems, Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
Adults $3.00, Seniors $2.00, Children 12 & under free, no charge for parking.
For more information call 775-356-8820, or go here.
May 16th and 17th: Cabela's Truckload Sale, Boomtown, NV
Friends will set up at this outside sale with different vendors having to do with summer activities like camping and hiking.
May 23 - 25: Black Rock Rendezvous
June 5 - 7: Double Hot Survey. Meet Friday, June 5
at 3:00 P.M. at Bruno's Restaurant in Gerlach. 4WD vehicle required, plan on two nights of dry camping with your own
food and water, potluck dinner Saturday evening, and
finish mid-day Sunday. Must RSVP with Don Buck at: trailbuck@gmail.com
See http://blackrockdesert.org/friends/event for more details.
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