Reno Nevada is the major city closest to the Black Rock Desert and Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) is the closest airport with commercial flights. The city knows we're coming and stores prepare for the invasion of burners by stocking their shelves with necessities (Water) and embellishments (Electroluminescent Wire).

So here are some great resources for getting stuff done in Reno, NV.

• Burning Man's Guide to Reno
• The Civilized Explorer Reno Pages are written by long time burners and regularly updated. They include pages for shopping, lodging and 24-7 Reno.
• Flipit's G-Map of the most popular route from Reno Airport to Black Rock City including shopping and other side trips.

NEW

• Hotel discount offers for Burning Man participants, (as low as $35/night) compliled by the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Bureau.