Sometimes it’s nice to get away from it all. Work, traffic, homework, construction, play dates, Facebook. Yes, sometimes you just need a break. Luckily, the national parks offer some of the most beautiful getaways and places to explore. You can start by visiting the parks less traveled, but if that’s not enough, check out these parks for the best opportunity for solitude and a stress-free escape.
Great Basin National Park: Whether you are looking to camp, hike, or enjoy a night under the stars, this Nevada park has something for everyone. This Ice-Age landscape is full of glacier-carved peaks and extends east from California’s Sierra Nevada to Utah’s Wasatch Range, and from southern Oregon to southern Nevada. And these peaks are perfect opportunities for quiet time.
Spend some time in the backcountry overnight to enjoy dark night skies and clean air. You can also find solitude high atop Wheeler Peak, over at the popular Lexington Arch, or underground in Lehman Caves.
