Top Solo Travel Destinations in the United States
Want to know where to solo travel in the United States? Here are the top solo travel destinations in US by region, with a specific focus on National Parks.
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The United States is an enormous country, spanning over 3,000 miles from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. The US is especially known for its vast national park system where people love to go hiking and camping.  There are tons of solo travel destinations to explore. This country is very diverse in terms of landscape and has tons of awesome cities to check out as well. The biggest question for solo travelers is often “ <anchor>where to travel</anchor>?”
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Where to Travel Fall & Winter 2020 with Ben Collier

# Where to Travel Fall & Winter 2020 with Ben Collier

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September 7, 2024

This week I sit down with Ben Collier who is the General Manager at Incredible Adventures and is a wizard when it comes to organizing itineraries in the United States.  He’s an expert when it comes to US National Parks, camping, and hiking, and has worked in adventure travel for nearly a decade, including five years on the ground as a guide.

Ben and I get the chance to talk about USA road trips and where people should travel in fall and winter 2020 while keeping them safe from COVID-19.

In this episode we discuss:

How did Ben [get started as a traveler](https://www.under30experiences.com/the-millennial-travel-guidebook) and trip leader in the United States?

His experience in Alaska and Hawaii

A great itinerary for Portland, Oregon

Crater Lake National Park

Cascade Mountains

Where to travel this fall?

- Fall foliage ideas

Where to travel in the United States during the winter?

- Matt’s pick: South Florida, Miami or Fort Lauderdale to the Everglades National Park and Florida Keys
- Skiing and how social distancing will work
- [Joshua Tree](https://www.under30experiences.com/trips/los-angeles-to-joshua-tree), Death Valley
- Yellowstone, [Yosemite](https://www.under30experiences.com/trips/san-francisco-to-yosemite)
- [Zion/Bryce Canyon](https://www.under30experiences.com/trips/vegas-to-zion-bryce-canyon)
- [Lake Tahoe](https://www.under30experiences.com/trips/san-francisco-to-lake-tahoe)

\- Matt’s article referenced: [Millennials are Fleeing Cities, Escaping 9-5, & Avoiding Taxes](https://mattwilson.co/f/millennials-are-fleeing-cities-escaping-9-5-avoiding-taxes)
- Reno...Cool neighborhoods like Mid-town Reno
- Truckee, California

- [Hikes near Las Vegas, Nevada](https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/there-is-more-to-las-vegas-than-bright-lights-and-casinos-trust-us)

Where to get a COVID19 test to show states like Rhode Island, Maine, and Hawaii?

\- [At home test kits](https://www.goodrx.com/blog/coronavirus-at-home-tests/)

What are the best US National Parks?

Where should people travel in the winter in the United States?

What should first people know about their first time camping?

Hiking safety tips.

\- Hike in groups

\- Bring sufficient water

-Tell someone where you are going

\- Always bring salty foods and extra electrolytes

\- Dress in layers; avoid cotton

Bear safety tips

\- [Bear spray](https://amzn.to/2SW9Dlm)

\- [Bear bell](https://amzn.to/31nzqrl)

Leave no trace camping and hiking principles

\- Free [Leave No Trace Certification](https://lnt.org/get-involved/training-courses/online-awareness-course/)

What to bring on a road trip?

\- Safety, should you get a tune up? Should you have a first-aid kit and fire extinguisher? Should you replace your tires?

\- Pack extra food, water

\- Blanket

\- AAA Membership

Is California safe to travel to right now? Are the California wildfires contained?

Exploring your backyard

**Rapid fire questions:**

- Favorite US National Park?

\- [Yosemite](https://www.under30experiences.com/trips/san-francisco-to-yosemite)

- Favorite state to visit in the United States?

\- Alaska

- Favorite small town in America?
- Best hike in America?

\- Angels Landing, [Zion National Park](https://www.under30experiences.com/trips/vegas-to-zion-bryce-canyon)

- One piece of camping gear he couldn’t live without.

\- Good sleeping bag; [Marmot](https://amzn.to/33X77kS)

- One piece of hiking gear he couldn’t live without.

\- [Leki lightweight hiking poles](https://amzn.to/3jU1vgW)

**Resources:**

- [Incredible Adventures](https://incadventures.com/), San Francisco’s greenest tour company, powered by petroleum free biofuel.
- @ [Incadventures](http://instagram.com/Incadventures) on Instagram
- Get in touch with Ben: ben (at) incredibleadventures (dot) com

**Listen to the full episode on** [**Apple Podcasts**](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtp11-where-to-travel-fall-winter-2020-w-ben-collier/id994018952) **,** [**Stitcher**](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/live-different/e/78562978?autoplay=true) **,** [**Soundcloud**](https://soundcloud.com/live-different-podcast/mtp11-where-to-travel-fall) **, or** [**Spotify**](https://open.spotify.com/episode/79MMlfwmilFNkIfAWuB3yB) **.**

_You can find all the links and past show notes on_ [_millennialtravelpodcast.com_](https://www.under30experiences.com/category/millennial-travel-podcast)

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_... and from our new_ [_USA hiking and camping trips_](https://www.under30experiences.com/us-and-canada) _at Under30Experiences!_

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Matt Wilson is Co-founder of Under30Experiences and Author of The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life. He is host of the Live Different Podcast, Millennial Travel Podcast, and formerly Co-founder of Under30CEO.com. He is committed to helping people live more adventurous lives.

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