Arizona might have the Grand Canyon, but Nevada is about to make a compelling case for your next road trip — thanks to none other than Alex Honnold, the world-famous climber who once scaled El Capitan without a rope and is now trading vertical walls for wide-open highways.
In his first-ever travel series, “Get a Little Out There With Alex Honnold,” the Free Solo star is teaming up with Travel Nevada and Outside to explore his home state in a way most travelers never see. The five-part series, premiering in 2026, trades cliff faces for curiosity, road miles and the kind of oddball discoveries that make Nevada one of the West’s most underestimated playgrounds.
The entire series is filmed across the Silver State, following Honnold as he road-trips in his van to iconic outdoor escapes, under-the-radar towns and the quirky roadside stops that give Nevada its wonderfully weird character. Think stargazing under skies so dark you can spot thousands of stars in Great Basin National Park, turquoise mining in central Nevada, cowboy poets, Basque cuisine and mysterious clown hotels — the kind of experiences that feel tailor-made for road trippers chasing the unexpected.
And for Arizona locals, this is prime weekend-drive inspiration. Just a few hours north, Nevada’s landscapes flip from desert to alpine to lunar-like expanses, all with a kind of offbeat charm that plays perfectly with Honnold’s “why not?” approach to adventure.
Honnold himself seems thrilled to pivot from world-class climbs to world-class storytelling. “My love for adventure matches the spirit of Nevada,” he says. “Red Rock has been a huge part of my life, but Nevada still surprises me with how much there is to see and do.”
Travel Nevada Chief Executive Officer Rafael Villanueva notes that the state’s “Get a Little Out There” mantra couldn’t be better embodied than by a climber whose entire career is built on pushing boundaries. Outside’s creative team echoes that vibe, highlighting Nevada’s blend of wild terrain and cultural curveballs — a mix that makes it a perfect setting for a host who’s as curious as he is daring.
Executive produced by David Klimek and Jeff Moore and directed by J.J. Kelley, the series brings something fresh to the outdoor travel genre: not just adrenaline, but perspective. Not just sweeping desert views, but the personal stories tucked in between.
For Arizonans dreaming of a road trip that’s more than gas stations and interstate miles, consider this your sign: Nevada is having a moment.
Insider Takeaways
- “Get a Little Out There With Alex Honnold” marks the climber’s first time hosting a travel series, premiering in 2026 on the Outside network.
- The show spotlights Nevada’s hidden corners, from stargazing in Great Basin National Park to turquoise mining and offbeat roadside attractions.
- Honnold road-trips the state in his van, leaning into everyday adventures, local culture and the delightfully strange side of the Silver State.
- Nevada’s mix of cowboy poets, Basque food, clown hotels and remote crags mirrors the state’s brand mantra: “Get a Little Out There.”
- For Arizona road trippers, the series doubles as a scouting report for nearby adventures with big skies, big views and low-key discovery.
For more information, visit travelnevada.com.
