Burning Man Travel Advisory
submitted

NIXON, NV, 8/28/09: The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe would like to advise travelers to this year's Burning Man event, to slow down and keep their distance while traveling through the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.

The Tribe requests that all travelers obey the posted speed limits and to keep your distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. All of the State Routes on the reservation are two lane roads and the Tribe would like motorists to be aware of the dangers associated with high speeds on two lane highways.

Due to the expected high number vehicles traveling to the Burning Man event motorists are advised to be extra cautious while traveling on any of the State Routes that run through the reservation. The entire Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation is an open range area for livestock; motorists are to be cautious of livestock that may be on the highways. While passing though the Tribal communities of Wadsworth and Nixon, the Tribe requests that motorists be cautious of children and Tribal Members that may attempt to cross the highway.

VENDORS
Throughout the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation motorists may find several vendors along the sides of the highway. Motorists are advised to use caution and to not be distracted by the vendors while driving on the highways. These vendors may be selling food or supplies to travelers en route to the Burning Man event on the reservation. The Tribe reminds travelers that all the vendors are required to meet all Tribal Health Code standards.

PYRAMID LAKE STORES
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe will have both of its convenience stores; the I-80 Smokeshop and the Nixon Store open for extended hours for the convenience of travelers for the duration of the Burning Man event. The I-80 Smokeshop located off exit #43 in Wadsworth, offers gas, ice, food, alcohol, ATM, Indian Crafts, pay phone, cheap cigarettes, and all of the supplies needed for the Burning Man event. The Nixon Store is located at the intersection of State Route 447 and State Route 446 in Nixon offers gas, ice, food, ATM, pay phone, and all of the supplies needed for the Burning Man event

Finally, the Tribe invites all travelers to the Burning Man event to stop and experience the unique art and culture on display at the Pyramid Lake Museum and Visitors Center (located at the intersection of State Route 447 & State Route 446 in Nixon). The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe reminds all travelers through the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation that that day use, camping and other permits are required for all non-tribal members to access Pyramid Lake. Proceeds from permits help support water quality and environmental programs that protect the unique eco-system of Pyramid Lake year round. For permit locations and additional information about Pyramid Lake please visit www.plpt.nsn.us.

Emergency Contact Numbers
All Emergencies: 911
Pyramid Lake Ranger Station: 775-476-1155
Washoe County Dispatch: 775-574-0444
Nevada Highway Patrol: *NHP (*647)

THE PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL TRAVELERS TO THE BURNING MAN EVENT TO HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE TRIP.