16 Ways To Give Ordinary Adventure The Heave-Ho

Astro Alexandra’s entire career has been dedicated to explaining space and astronomy to others, but even she found it difficult to describe her astonishment over the stargazing at Great Basin National Park.

Whether you want to be tenting it up beside a trout-packed alpine lake, overlanding under the most spectacular stargazing you’ve ever experienced, or pulling the RV into a beautiful park, Nevada offers seemingly endless choices for every camping style.

From world-class ski resorts in Lake Tahoe to Red Rock Canyon hiking and Colorado River kayaking, Nevada is easily the most diverse state for wintertime fun in the U.S. Choose your wintertime passion and we’ll throw in the après-action satisfaction.

Inspired by Episode 2 of “Get a Little Out There with Alex Honnold,” this field guide lets you follow Alex’s lead to the destinations featured in the show, plus a few nearby stops worth a detour.

These backcountry destinations might mean arrival by a rough road or hike, but time it right and you could have a pristine aquatic playground practically to yourself.

In Elko, Alex joins endurance runner Peyton Thomas for an unexpected adventure in the Ruby Mountains. Off the trail, he dives into Basque culture, tries out some cowboy poetry, and silversmiths a romantic gift for his wife.

Marked by stunning contrasts around every bend, the Great Basin Highway blasts out of Las Vegas and winds through wide-open country to several Nevada State Parks and a couple of small towns teeming with tales. Pack all the things—this route is replete with hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and stargazing opportunities.

Whether you're new to dusty Nevada roads or a dirt road pro, we've got the dirt on off-grid Nevada bliss. From safety tips for driving on dirt roads to a packing list for your dirt road campground, we’ve got everything you need to become an expert on the Dirt Road Code.

Over the past decade, Great Basin National Park has become famous for an increasingly rare natural resource: its near-perfect night sky.