Burning Man in Black Rock City, Nevada

"A network of dreamers and doers"

Nominated by Dave Brumm

Black Rock Point casts much appreciated shade over the Nevada desert. (Credit: Dave Brumm)

Burning Man only happens for a week or two each year, but the subculture has evolved to a gifting economy where sharing your swapping your goods, time, or talents is customary on each corner. Niceness is a common theme amongst the camp and always fun to find!

Stories About Burning Man

It’s a place you enter without many expectations, as most everyone will exceed them with acts of kindness and gifting party favors: a drink from the bar, a yummy snack, a form of entertainment, or anything that could be appreciated in the moment.