Burning Man gathers nearly 70,000 in Nevada

If you're wondering where your free spirited co-workers were after returning to the office tan and refreshed last week, chances are they made it out to Black Rock City, Nevada for Burning Man. Nearly 70,000 people traveled from all over the world to be apart of the week long experience. Leaving no trace of their existence, attendees fill the city with RV's, tents, Yurt's, mutant art cars, costumes, fun and good vibes.

Burning Man is a place for open creative minds to have fun, work together and build a community from scratch for a week. There is 0 exchange of currency, so attendees must bring all they can to survive the long days in the desert. With no connection to communicate with the 'default world', Burners create a place where you wear what you want (or nothing), introductions are made by hugs, and every single person is treated with equality.

There are many art structures set up throughout the open area on the playa, and art made from wood is burned at the end of the week. The structure of 'The Man' is separate from the camp area so people pay tribute by visiting him. Many people leave personal items at the man for his burning ceremony and experience spiritual growth.

Black Rock City never sleeps, and there is something to see, learn and hear at all times of the day and night. Surrounded by 70,000 of your best friends, it's a place most of those people like to call home.