Getaways with solo

Aspen, Colorado

A century-old guest ranch on the Frying Pan River about an hour from Aspen, with cabins, hot tub, sauna and room for up to 70 guests.

Whitefish, Montana

A handcrafted log cabin with a firepit sits across from Flathead Lake in Somers, about 45 minutes from Glacier National Park and 15 from Bigfork.

San Juan Islands, Washington

A waterfront resort on Orcas Island with cabins, yurts, and campsites, a soaking tub spa, sauna, cafe, and two beaches for swimming or paddling.

Queenstown, Otago

Free, basic four-bunk hut in Otago's Whakaari Conservation Area near Glenorchy, reached by an 8-10 hour advanced return track.

San Juan Islands, Washington

A secluded two-bedroom treehouse in Eastsound on Orcas Island, Washington, with mountain views, a fireplace and a full kitchen.

Acadia, Maine

A dome camp in Sargentville, Maine, near Acadia, with real beds and a private fire pit at each site.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Secluded cabins, bungalows and treehouses near Bryce Canyon National Park in Tropic, Utah, with hot tubs, fireplaces and canyon views.

Joshua Tree, California

Private desert cabins near Joshua Tree, each with its own hand-carved mineral hot tub fed by a geothermal spring 340 feet underground.

Zakopane, Lesser Poland

A PTTK mountain shelter in Dolina Kościeliska near Zakopane, reached on foot, with simple rooms, home cooking and a fireplace to dry out by.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Yurts near Bryce Canyon National Park in Panguitch, Utah, with trail access, a fireplace, and dark skies for stargazing.