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Basecamps for getting outside

Travel Nevada Adventure Centers connect visitors directly to the world-class outdoor recreation that defines the Silver State by offering bookable tours, expert guidance, responsible recreation tips, gear rental, and everything travelers need to

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Gateway to Nevada Adventure

Anchored just outside Nevada’s two major metros, Travel Nevada Adventure Centers in Boulder City and Carson City serve as basecamps for getting outside. From desert to mountains and water to snow, they are a visitor’s first step to discovering the diverse landscapes and recreational opportunities waiting across Nevada’s wildly different regions—up north, down south, and everywhere in between.

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Travel Nevada Adventure Center—Carson City

About 30 minutes from both Reno and Lake Tahoe and located next door to the Nevada State Railroad Museum, the Travel Nevada Adventure Center—Carson City gets visitors out of the car and onto trails, bikes, kayaks, SUPs, skis, snowshoes, and historical tours across Lake Tahoe, Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley, and beyond.

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Travel Nevada Adventure Center—Boulder City

Just a half hour southeast of The Strip and a few minutes from the Arizona border, Travel Nevada Adventure Center—Boulder City puts southern Nevada’s water, desert, and sky-high adventures within easy reach.

Start here for Hoover Dam tours, Lake Mead cruises, Colorado River paddling, helicopter rides, off-road tours, bike rentals, and more.

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Trip Inspirations

Itineraries

Episode 5 Itinerary: “Cowboy Country”

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.

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Episode 4 Itinerary: “Taking a Peak”

Pro climbers Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright battle wind and a surprise snowstorm in Great Basin National Park. When the weather clears, Alex explores Ely’s growing mountain biking scene and stargazes beneath some of the darkest skies in America.

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Episode 3 Itinerary: “Digging Deeper”

Inspired by Episode 3 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.

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Episode 2 Itinerary: “Wild Wild Granites”

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.

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Episode 1 Itinerary: “Home Means Nevada”

Inspired by Episode 1 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.

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Outdoor Recreation

A Beginner’s Guide to Finding Adventure in Lake Tahoe—Nevada Side, of Course!

Whether you’re new to adventure or just looking for a fresh way to experience Nevada, the Reno-Tahoe area is the perfect place to start. We promise, once you soak in a hot spring, ski down a real mountain, and take in those Lake Tahoe views, you’ll be wondering why you didn’t visit sooner.

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Trip Ideas/Stories

A Desert Dweller’s Paradise: The Burner Byway

In the heart of Nevada is a route best known for one of the largest gatherings in the world: Burning Man. But the lesser-known attractions along the Burner Byway can be every bit as entertaining: striking landscapes to hike, roadside attractions to explore, and camping beneath a sky so brilliant that it will leave you starstruck. 

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Historical Interests

A Prehistoric Journey Across Nevada

Harrison Duran (@duranosaur) takes a fossil road trip around Nevada, showcasing the prehistoric treasures he recommends everyone enjoy and explore.

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