Oh, the Places You'll Go at Burning Man! Burning Man for the other 51 weeks. First Timer's Guide. Once a year, tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada's Black Rock Desert (also known as "the playa") to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance.
They depart one week later, having left no trace whatsoever. Even considering going to Burning Man for the first time can be daunting.