Black Rock Rendezvous

BLACK ROCK RENDEZVOUS - MAY 22-25, 2009 Gerlach, NV
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Reno, NV (May 11, 2009) The 5th Annual Black Rock Rendezvous takes place Memorial Day weekend, May 22 - 25, 2009 in Gerlach and points beyond, Nevada.

Come celebrate the spectacular Black Rock Desert - High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area with a leave-no-trace camping weekend of tours, education, workshops, cowboy poetry, live music, hikes, fire performances, rocket launches, Fly Geyser tours and more. The Black Rock Rendezvous inspires stewardship within the region, while providing insight to its rich history and modern day uses. The diversity of participating user groups makes the Black Rock Rendezvous unique in Nevada. It is also one of Nevada's largest outdoor education events.

Friday afternoon, enjoy cowboy poet Leon Flick at the Gerlach elementary school, followed by a camper welcome at Cassidy Mine, 12 miles north of Gerlach on the Playa.

Saturday, visit various user groups at the Rendezvous Expo at the Gerlach Community Center. Register for tours, then spend the afternoon exploring. Saturday evening, enjoy a chuckwagon dinner around the campfire with Cowboy Poet Leon Flick and Historian Chuck Dodd.

On Sunday, take one of a half dozen tours into the reaches of the National Conservation Area. See rock art, emigrant history, hot springs, rocket launches and more. That evening, it's time for potluck dinner, a dutch oven cookoff, and flame and fire performances by Controlled Burn, Tahoe Fire Dancers and Fireworks by Burning Man's Dave X. The evening continues to the sounds of Stoney Holiday, Drinking With Clowns and headliner and local favorites Frame of Mind. A giant raffle offers up terrific prizes including Ranch stays, fine art photographic prints, gear for the backcountry and two tickets to Burning Man. There's a free kids camp both days, too!

For location information, an updated schedule and advance tickets visit BlackRockRendezvous.org. Tickets include general tours, entertainment, provided meals, souvenir cup. Sponsored by Friends of Black Rock and the Nevada Outdoor School.

All attendees should come prepared for Leave-No-Trace camping. Lodging is also available in Gerlach. Details, including locations and tour descriptions can be found at blackrockrendezvous.org

For general information contact the Friends of Black Rock/High Rock office at 775-557-2900, BlackRockRendezvous.org

Sponsored by the Nevada Outdoor School, the Friends of Black Rock/High Rock, and the Nevada Commission on Tourism.

About The Friends of Black Rock / High Rock
The Friends of Black Rock / High Rock is a 501(c)(3)organization which helps manage the resources of the Black Rock Desert region and educates the public to foster stewardship and preserve its unique character.

blackrockdesert.org

About the Nevada Outdoor School
The Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that fosters knowledge and respect for all living and non living things, increases scientific literacy, and promotes ecological stewardship in rural Nevada and beyond.

nevadaoutdoorschool.org