Special places deserve special protection.
Connect. Inspire. Protect.
Your support makes that possible.
Thanks to your donations and volunteer hours, Friends of Black Rock-High Rock has become a leader in education, conservation, and responsible recreation here in the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trail National Conservation Area.
Help us continue to preserve the natural beauty and integrity of this unique landscape for future generations. Become a member and join us in our efforts to protect the ecological, recreational, and scenic resources of Black Rock-High Rock.
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour!
April 17
Whitney Peak Hotel
Downtown Reno
Join us for an evening of inspiring and thought-provoking films as the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour makes its way back to Reno for 2026.
Enjoy films, beverages, Burning Man ticket raffle and silent auction items in one of Reno's most beautiful indoor venues, The Whitney Peak Hotel.All proceeds support the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area through our stewardship, education, and outdoor programs.
More than a film festival, Wild & Scenic is a great place to meet other outdoor lovers and like-minded people.
Sponsor VIP reception starts at 5pm. Partner Expo and Silent Auction open at 5pm. Films start at 6pm.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, which includes a booth at the expo, contact us at info@blackrockdesert.org
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Fly Ranch Nature Walks
Walks weave through two distinct areas of Fly Ranch, totaling roughly two miles. Learn about flora, fauna, natural resources, and the history of the area.
Experience three geysers, including the stunning Fly Geyser, an iconic geothermal geyser that constantly sprays, depositing minerals, and enabling the growth of multi-colored algae on its surrounding natural terraces.
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Gerlach Open Air Art Gallery
Gerlach welcomes visitors to a new Open Air Art Gallery, featuring wall murals and panels.
With support from a grant from Travel Nevada, the gallery offers a fun way to learn more about our region. Murals are located along Main Street and East Sunset Boulevard and are within easy walking distance of each other.
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PBS Reno - Wild Nevada
KNPB and Wild Nevada’s Chris Orr visited us in the Black Rock. Follow along as Stacey and Chris hike up to the saddle at Black Rock Point.
