The Best Off-The-Grid Vacations on the West Coast for Outdoor AdventurersIf ever there was a year to ditch the crowds, this is it. Check out these spots for an isolated adventure with friends and family. Due to ever-changing Covid-19 status updates, it is a good idea to check openings by not only state but county and if you’re staying in a Vacasa or other home, by Home Owners Associations. Depending on Covid-19 case spikes in different areas, travel accommodations and various amenities ( i.e. pools, hot tubs) could be impacted.
The majority of National Parks and coveted hiking trails across the U.S. closed down in recent months to slow the spread of COVID-19. Now, many are reopening to visitors—just in time for National Outdoors Month. After sheltering in place, we’re all more than ready for a change of scenery and the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones. But, it’s critical to keep safety top of mind. Vacasa travel experts hand-selected some of the best off-the-beaten-path vacation destinations in the
country that you can drive to and avoid crowds, from east to west. And, you can choose from Vacasa homes cleaned to CDC standards with private amenities in every remote destination that made the list. So, take your old hiking boots out of the closet, dust them off, and load your backpack with essentials. Don’t forget your mask and hand sanitizer! Mother Nature is calling.
Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Sisters, Oregon
Mammoth Lakes, California
An enchanting mountain village, Snoqualmie Pass is a hotspot during the winter but has plenty to offer during the warmer seasons. Kayak along Snoqualmie River, or experience the dramatic beauty of Snoqualmie Falls, featured in the cult favorite ’90s show Twin Peaks. Mt. Rainier is open now, too, and it’s just two hours away by car—or 63 miles by foot, if that’s what you’re into.
Named after the three volcanic peaks outside of town, Sisters is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, and reminds most visitors of the Old West. Check out the Sisters to Smith Rock Scenic Bikeway, and test your limits by traversing 40 miles of the Three Sisters Wilderness Area along the Pacific Crest Trail. If you’re feeling inspired by the best-selling book Wild, you can turn your hike into a months-long journey.
Yosemite National Park is now open, and it’s only a half-hour drive from Mammoth Lakes, a small town in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Yosemite is well known for its towering sequoia trees and roaring waterfalls, but Mammoth Lakes has a unique charm of its own. It’s home to geological wonders like Devils Postpile National Monument and the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls.
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