Experience the magic of White Sands National Park under the full moon! Tickets for the November Full Moon Hike go on sale September 27th. This is the last chance to experience this unique event in 2023. The hike is guided and follows the 2.3-mile Dune Life Nature Trail.
Burning Man 2023 was marred by tragedy after one attendee died in the aftermath of heavy rainfall, flooding, and muddy conditions. The cleanup is now underway.
Burning Man festival organizers have lifted the driving ban, allowing some 70,000 attendees to begin leaving the site. One previously announced death ruled as unrelated to flood.
Burning Man 2023 has been hit by a series of unprecedented challenges, including flooding, protests, and a death. The festival has been forced to close its gates and thousands of attendees are stranded. The flooding has turned the playa into a muddy quagmire, making it difficult for people to leave the festival.
The playa at Burning Man festival in Nevada is partially flooded after heavy rains, which have also caused mudslides and road closures. There are reports of power outages and water shortages, and thousands of people are stranded at the festival. The organizers are working to keep people safe and dry, but one person has died in the flooding.
The 64th International Camel & Ostrich Races return to Virginia City, Nevada, on September 8-10, 2023. This family-friendly event features camel, ostrich, and zebra races, as well as food trucks, craft and artist vendors, a wide variety of beverages, official Camel Races merch, and camel rides.
A Northland company has been fined $405,000 after a tourist was killed in a sandboarding accident at the Te Paki sand dunes. The company was found guilty of exposing the tourist to a risk of death or serious injury by not taking adequate steps to prevent him from being hit by a vehicle.
The first Google Doodle was created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998 to indicate that they were away from the office at the Burning Man festival. The doodle features a stick figure behind the second "o" in the word "Google." This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first Google Doodle.
The remnants of Hurricane Hilary caused widespread flooding and mudslides across Southern California, with Palm Springs declaring an emergency after more than 3 inches of rain fell in one hour.
Burning Man 2023 officially begins today, August 27, 2023, after Hurricane Hilary caused disruption and delays at the playa. The week-long festival is known for its self-expression, self-reliance, and the rejection of corporatism and capitalism. The festival is taking place in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada and is expected to draw an estimated 70,000 people this year.