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Asheville, North Carolina

Vibe: Mountain artsy, forest-filled, cozy yet adventurous

Best Season: Fall (September–November) for leaf peeping

3 Things to Do:

  • Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway solo with a podcast and stop at overlooks
  • Hike to the top of Craggy Pinnacle for panoramic views
  • Wander the gardens and trails at the North Carolina Arboretum
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Moab, Utah

Vibe: Red rock drama, solo-friendly adventure, desert energy

Best Season: Spring or Fall (April–May, September–October)

3 Things to Do:

  • Hike the iconic Delicate Arch in Arches National Park
  • Explore the Island in the Sky section of Canyonlands
  • Stargaze under some of the darkest skies in the U.S.

 

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Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee/North Carolina

Vibe: Misty mountains, peaceful, Appalachian charm

Best Season: Spring for wildflowers or Fall for foliage

3 Things to Do:

  • Walk the Alum Cave Trail solo for a forest-to-cliff journey
  • Visit Cades Cove for wildlife and open valley views
  • Catch sunrise at Clingmans Dome

 

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Crested Butte, Colorado

Vibe: Wildflower capital, alpine magic, off-the-beaten path

Best Season: Summer (July–August)

3 Things to Do:

  • Hike the Snodgrass Trail through fields of wildflowers
  • Take the free shuttle to Gothic and hike back
  • Rent a cruiser bike and ride through the cute downtown and surrounding meadows

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Olympic National Park, Washington

Vibe: Mystical forests, coast-meets-mountain beauty, soul-soothing

Best Season: Late Spring to Early Fall (May–September)

3 Things to Do:

  • Walk among moss-covered giants in Hoh Rainforest
  • Watch the tide roll in at Rialto or Ruby Beach
  • Hike Hurricane Ridge for alpine views and maybe deer sightings

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Taos, New Mexico

Vibe: High desert, artsy + spiritual, rugged and serene

Best Season: Fall (September–October) or Spring

3 Things to Do:

  • Hike the Rio Grande Gorge Trail
  • Meditate or journal at the Earthship Biotecture site
  • Soak in natural hot springs along the river

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Stowe, Vermont

Vibe: Quaint New England nature, cozy + green

Best Season: Fall for foliage or Summer for lushness

3 Things to Do:

  • Hike the Stowe Pinnacle Trail solo
  • Take a scenic drive through Smugglers’ Notch
  • Paddle on peaceful Waterbury Reservoir

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Mount Desert Island, Maine (Beyond Bar Harbor)

Vibe: Rocky coast + forest, remote and reflective

Best Season: Summer to early Fall (June–October)

3 Things to Do:

  • Explore quieter hikes in Acadia like Beech Mountain Loop
  • Bike the Carriage Roads solo with scenic stops
  • Take in a sunrise from Cadillac Mountain

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The Maine Mag

Big Sur, California

Vibe: Rugged cliffs, dramatic coast, meditative solitude

Best Season: Spring or Early Fall

3 Things to Do:

  • Drive Highway 1 and stop at McWay Falls
  • Hike the Ewoldsen Trail in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
  • Picnic solo at Garrapata State Park with coastal views

 

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Denali National Park, Alaska

Vibe: Remote wilderness, awe-inspiring, bucket list-worthy

Best Season: Summer (June–August)

3 Things to Do:

  • Take the park bus deep into Denali for wildlife viewing
  • Hike the Savage River Loop Trail
  • Visit the sled dog kennels and meet Alaskan huskies

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