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Washoe County invites artists, artist teams, collectives, and organizations to submit proposals for a public art installation at the Washoe Artrail Gerlach Trailhead, a gateway to one of Nevada’s most unique and iconic landscapes. The County in partnership with Burning Man and multiple community partners developed a public participatory experience through an Artrail that celebrates cultural,…
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We are planning to camp on the Black Rock Desert over the 4th of July weekend, and we invite you to join us or come visit. General Meeting, 5 – 7 pm, Saturday, July 4, 2026 Current Stewards members may vote (should the occasion arise) at our General Meeting. No voting issues are expected to…
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Bull Frogs In The Black Rock Desert Make A Thriving Nevada BusinessNevada State Journal October 10, 1943by Eleanor M. Dobson Frog-raising on the edge of Black Rock Desert! Incredible as it Sounds, that is what Mr. and Mrs. John Garrett are doing on their ranch fourteen miles east of Gerlach. Harvesting thousands of frogs a…
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Join our mailing list Come join us in Idelwild Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026, for the Reno Earth Day Festival. Stewards will have a booth (#240) roughly in this area. You may also reference the map below. We will be telling folks about the 2026 Black Rock Rendezvous, Guru Road, KBRU 92.5 FM, and…
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5 pm, Friday, May 22 until 10 am, Monday, May 25, 2026LOCATION: Cassidy Mine, 40°48’55.1″N 119°13’21.0″W Come Join Stewards of the Black Rock Desert, Friends of Black Rock / High Rock, and the Bureau of Land Management Black Rock Field Office Team for this annual partner group campout. Here’s our itinerary: CLICK HERE TO SIGN…
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We have launched a frundraiser to support our purchase of the initial equipment for KBRU 92.5 FM. The entire amount necessary to get started will cost us $25,000.00. Although we have raised a bit of money through our loyal members and other work, we hope that other donations can help us reach our goal. To…
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By Gary B. Horton Hualipi Flats, Nevada, Is a place that few people know about. Still fewer, perhaps, remember a gunfight that took place there back in 1915. In fact, so few people remember that it has become an obscure footnote in history even though it had many of the elements of the more famous…
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Come out and join Friends of Nevada Wildereness, Friends of Black Rock High Rock, Stewards of the Black Rock Desert and other public lands supporters for a weekend of service projects and camping in this remote location near the Applegate Lassen Emigrant Trail. There are hot springs near our camp site! Friday, September 26th –…
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Stewards and Friends of Black Rock High Rock completed another restoration effort out on the Wonder Road (maybe something for you). Our focus during this event wwas the TV Station, with some side projects as deemed appropriate. BEFORE Restoration Day, October 11, 2025