Friends Of Black Rock High Rock

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The Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area (NCA), is a unit of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS). The NCA is located in northwest Nevada, and was established by legislation in 2000. It is a unique combination of desert playas, narrow canyons, and mountainous areas.

The Great Basin encompasses most of Nevada, the lower third of Idaho, the western half of Utah, the southeast corner of Oregon, and a small portion of northeastern California. The name comes from the geography -- water is not able to flow out and remains in the basin. The Great Basin is a rugged land serrated by hundreds of mountain ranges, dried by wind and sun, and blessed with spectacular skies and scenic landscapes. The Great Basin is sometimes called “the Big Empty.” It is big, but it isn’t empty. Plants, animals and people have adapted to this region.

Friends of Black Rock High Rock Volunteer Information

We need your help! Friends of Black Rock volunteers have an opportunity to give back to the region which has given so much inspiration to us. Not only does it feel good, volunteering imparts free membership and other perks, it’s a great excuse to get out to Gerlach, and provides opportunities to get out to remote wilderness places you might not otherwise see.