Ideas for those who love to explore!
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Best Time to Go: April–May or September–October
Nearest Airport: Las Vegas (LAS), 2.5 hours away
Solo Vibe: Adventurous, great for hiking and meeting other travelers on trails
Best Place to Stay: Cliffrose Springdale, Curio Collection by Hilton – walking distance to park entrance
Best Time to Go: Late May–June or September
Nearest Airport: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)
Solo Vibe: Peaceful and reflective, ideal for solo nature immersion
Best Place to Stay: Old Faithful Inn (inside the park) or The LARK Bozeman (cool, solo-friendly stay pre/post-park)
Best Time to Go: September–October (fall foliage!)
Nearest Airport: Bangor International Airport (BGR)
Solo Vibe: Artsy and outdoorsy, great for solo drives and hikes
Best Place to Stay: Bar Harbor Grand Hotel – charming and centrally located
Best Time to Go: May–June or September
Nearest Airport: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
Solo Vibe: Classic solo adventure, full of awe-inspiring scenery
Best Place to Stay: Rush Creek Lodge – fun for solo travelers with communal spaces
Best Time to Go: July–September
Nearest Airport: Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
Solo Vibe: Remote and majestic, perfect for solo serenity seekers
Best Place to Stay: Many Glacier Hotel – historic and in the heart of beauty
Best Time to Go: June–September
Nearest Airport: Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
Solo Vibe: Western charm meets solo soul-searching
Best Place to Stay: Jenny Lake Lodge – upscale cabins with access to scenic trails
Best Time to Go: October–April
Nearest Airport: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Solo Vibe: Quirky and meditative, great for journaling, art, and solo hikes
Best Place to Stay: Sacred Sands – boutique eco-lodge near park entrance
Best Time to Go: July–September
Nearest Airport: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Solo Vibe: Dreamy and mysterious, ideal for introspective wanderers
Best Place to Stay: Lake Crescent Lodge – lakeside and tranquil
Best Time to Go: October (fall colors!) or May
Nearest Airport: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville
Solo Vibe: Friendly and woodsy, perfect for cabin solitude or small-town charm
Best Place to Stay: Dancing Bear Lodge in Townsend – cozy and peaceful
Best Time to Go: April–May or September–October
Nearest Airport: Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) or Salt Lake City (SLC)
Solo Vibe: Energetic and photogenic, fun for solo road trippers
Best Place to Stay: Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton – modern base with easy access
