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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Fly Ranch Nature Walks
TICKETS FOR 2026 SEASON ON SALE IN EARLY FEBRUARY.
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Walks take place nearly every Saturday from April through November.
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.
