{"id":10857,"date":"2026-04-15T22:11:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=10857"},"modified":"2026-04-15T22:11:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:11:26","slug":"two-of-alex-honnolds-new-discoveries-in-nevada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=10857","title":{"rendered":"Two of Alex Honnold\u2019s New Discoveries in Nevada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"justify-start\">\n<nav class=\"align-left col-span-full mb-base\" data-pom-e2e-test-id=\"breadcrumbs\"\/>\n<p>In the video series \u201cGet a Little Out There with Alex Honnold,\u201d learn why hidden climbing spots and oddball art installations are par for the course in Nevada<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/p>\n<p class=\"fp-leadCaption py-tight text-left font-utility text-utility3-size leading-utility3-line-height text-secondary\">Alex Honnold in Episode 2 of Get a Little Out There.<!-- --> (Photo: Morahan Visuals)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Published April 15, 2026 03:57PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Alex Honnold is on a mission to experience the wildness and wackiness of his home state of Nevada in his new five-part travel series, \u201cGet a Little Out There with Alex Honnold.\u201d There\u2019s plenty of both in Episode 2, as Alex scouts the Wild Granites climbing area with longtime friend and climbing partner Tommy Caldwell. This little-known paradise of expert multi-pitch routes offers plenty of adventure, but with singing sand dunes, forests made of cars, and bar-loving burros, there\u2019s lots of excitement off the rock, too. See where Alex traveled in this episode and find out how to visit for yourself.<\/p>\n<h2><b>The Wild Granites<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Tucked on the south flank of Toiyabe Range Peak in central Nevada, the Wild Granites are a multi-pitch paradise. At this little-known area\u2014which is still being developed\u2014you\u2019ll discover huge walls, expansive desert views, and the chance to have it all to yourself. Information on existing routes is sparse, so bring along a sense of adventure (and an expert skillset: most of the documented climbs here are multi-pitch trad routes between 5.10 and 5.12c).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2734738\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2736861 size-full\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Morahan_Visuals_Outside_TV_Travel_Nevada_06036-1.jpg?width=2048&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Morahan_Visuals_Outside_TV_Travel_Nevada_06036-1.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Morahan_Visuals_Outside_TV_Travel_Nevada_06036-1.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Honnold beneath the Wild Granites in Nevada.<\/span> (Photo: Morahan Visuals)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Amargosa Big Dune Recreation Area<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Even when the roar of dune buggy engines fall silent, the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/sr.studiostack.com\/c\/link?l=2305128&amp;s=2305123\">Amargosa Dunes<\/a> still hum with sound. This otherworldly corner of the Mojave Desert is more than just an off-road mecca and favorite camping spot for locals; it\u2019s also home to \u201csinging sand.\u201d This strange and rare phenomenon\u2014often described as a low hum or vibration that can also boom like thunder\u2014only occurs where a just-right grain size combines with very arid conditions. Rent an ATV or buggy to explore this unique natural wonder.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2734739\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Amargosa\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2734739\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GALOT_Teaser-2_inline_2-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GALOT_Teaser-2_inline_2-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Honnold at the Amargosa Dunes.<\/span> (Photo: Morahan Visuals)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>International Car Forest<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/sr.studiostack.com\/c\/link?l=2305134&amp;s=2305123\">International Car Forest of the Last Church<\/a> is the kind of place you\u2019d expect to find deep in Nevada. This \u201cforest\u201d of vertical vehicles is made up of about 40 colorfully painted cars, vans, buses, and trucks sticking out of the desert sand or balanced atop each other. It\u2019s the largest of its kind in the country and an essential stop on the Free-Range Art Highway, a 500-mile road trip between Reno and Las Vegas peppered with oddball open-air art galleries, funky shops, and historic haunts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2734740\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Car forest\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2734740\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GALOT_Teaser-2_inline_3-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GALOT_Teaser-2_inline_3-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Honnold atop a car in the International Car Forest of the Last Church.<\/span> (Photo: Morahan Visuals)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Santa Fe Saloon<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>There are hundreds of saloons across the Silver State, but only one where you\u2019re likely to meet Honey the Burro, who was born in Goldfield in 2023 and has become the town\u2019s unofficial mascot. It\u2019s all part of the fun at the Santa Fe Saloon, which has been operating since 1905, when a gold boom made Goldfield the most populous city in the state.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2734741\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Donkey\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2734741\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GALOT_Teaser-2_inline_4-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GALOT_Teaser-2_inline_4-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Honnold with the resident donkey at the Santa Fe Saloon.<\/span> (Photo: Morahan Visuals)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>The heart of Nevada shines through Travel Nevada, an organization that shares the experiences, landscapes, and living legends that make the Silver State a one-of-a-kind destination. Through community collaborations, we connect with locals and visitors, showcasing the sometimes-surprising, always-exciting treasures that keep people coming back. Discover more at<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/sr.studiostack.com\/c\/link?l=2305136&amp;s=2305123\"> travelnevada.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/adventure-travel\/destinations\/north-america\/wild-granites-and-car-forests-two-of-alex-honnolds-new-discoveries-in-nevada\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the video series \u201cGet a Little Out There with Alex Honnold,\u201d learn why hidden climbing spots and oddball art installations are par for the course in Nevada Alex Honnold in Episode 2 of Get a Little Out There. 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