Burning Man is a cultural institution in Nevada. And this year, it celebrates its 40th anniversary.
What began on a San Francisco beach with 20 people has become a week-long, 80,000-strong event at the Black Rock Desert — aka the playa — in Northern Nevada, its home since 1990. The milestone gathering this year starts on August 30 and ends September 7.
Contrary to popular belief, Burning Man is not a festival. It’s a pop-up city that centers art, interactions, and self-reliance. It has spawned regional events and community groups all over the world, including in Reno and Las Vegas…