Black Rock City | Burning Man Journal

Affiliated Organizations, Leaving No Trace

How Burning Man is Building a Regenerative Future

November 6, 2026 By Taylor Burke

Burning Man is an engine of innovation. Whether in Black Rock City, or more than 100 communities around the world, participation in this global cultural movement creates unique opportunities for ...Read More

Aerial view of massive solar array at the edge of Black Rock City

Affiliated Organizations, Leaving No Trace

The Playa Is a Lab: Regeneratively Powering a Temporary City and the World

November 3, 2026 By Taylor Burke

Burning Man, wherever it touches down in the world, may be known for its mind-bending art, mutant vehicles, and giant ...Read More

Rose Wonders, a wooden troll holding a human adult in it's hands.

Leaving No Trace

Burning Man Project’s 2026 Sustainability Update

August 26, 2026 By Burning Man Project

In just over a week, tens of thousands of people will come together in one of the most unlikely environments ...Read More

A group of smiling people wearing blue gloves prepare and serve hot dogs and cold drinks to participants in Black Rock City

Participate in BRC

Why We Keep Coming Back: A Look at the 2025 Black Rock City Census Report

August 7, 2026 By Census Team

Burning Man has engaged more than a million people over four decades through Black Rock City, Regional Events, public art, ...Read More

Bikes cruise the playa at sunset (Photo by Espressobuzz)

Survive and Thrive

Slow Your Roll: Leave Disallowed Scooters and E-motorcycles at Home

July 24, 2026 By Chef Juke

TL;DR: Leave the e-motorcycles, fat-tire scooters, and seated electric scooters at home; they are strictly disallowed in Black Rock City. ...Read More