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<\/a><\/p>\nAmerica\u2019s last frontier, Alaska<\/a> is an expansive land of true wilderness devoid of a whole lot of people. If you\u2019re looking to commune with nature\u00a0instead of news junkies and crave to get away from the ruckus in the lower 48, the largest state in the nation \u2013 with its multitude of National Parks (including the four biggest parks) \u2013 might just be heaven on earth.<\/p>\n Alaska too far north? Go south, waaaaay<\/em> south to Earth\u2019s extreme polar opposite, Antarctica. Most expeditions start from southern Argentina<\/a>. If you encounter anyone on your voyage who wants to get into a political discussion, simply shouting \u201cLook! An iceberg!\u201d or \u201cPenguins!\u201d should work to change the topic swiftly.<\/p>\n Despite being only 60 miles from Washington D.C.<\/a>, and even closer to New York City<\/a>, the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail stretches from Georgia<\/a> to Maine<\/a> as it traces the spine of the Appalachian Mountain range via some of the best-maintained hiking paths in the world \u2013 and some of the most remote swathes of wilderness on the East Coast.<\/p>\n Spread across 5,269 square miles of California<\/a> desert (and a bit of Nevada<\/a> too), serene Death Valley is the fifth-largest national park in America and the biggest within the contiguous 48 states. As mentioned earlier in this article, the four biggest are all in Alaska. Be sure to bring plenty of water when you head to Death Valley and enjoy the silence … and lack of election coverage.<\/p>\n Easter Island is one of the most isolated places in the world. Its nearest inhabited neighbor is Pitcairn Island, more than 2,000 miles away. But this remote speck of land in the middle of the South Pacific is only about a five-hour flight westward from Santiago,<\/a> Chile or the same distance eastward from Tahiti<\/a>. Home to a small population of islanders, herds of wild horses, and hundreds of giant stone heads of mysterious origin, Easter Island is one of the most beguiling and distinctive of destinations.<\/p>\n A surreal landscape and the prospect of watching lava flow into the sea to create a plume of smoke (not to mention new land) should subdue any thoughts about the impending presidential election. To keep you focused on the wonders of life, you\u2019ll find plenty of rainforests, mountain trails, and deserted beaches at or near this fascinating park on the Big Island of Hawaii<\/a>.<\/p>\n Passing through Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks, the 211-mile John Muir Trail offers hikers the chance to experience\u00a0California\u2019s majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range and little else if they so desire.<\/p>\n As mentioned earlier,\u00a0Maine is the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. It\u2019s also home to loads of wildlife, the mighty Moose River, and a\u00a0number of archipelagoes scattered along its coast with thousands of mostly uninhabited islands for you to discover.<\/p>\n The only big mouths here are those belonging to the lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, and other African game. One of the world\u2019s most sparsely inhabited countries, Namibia offers adventure with a beautiful desert landscape and a long stretch of shoreline.<\/p>\n New Zealand<\/a>, particularly its South Island, has one of the world\u2019s most gorgeous and varied landscapes. Sheep outnumber humans 12 to 1\u00a0\u2013 and the people who are there couldn\u2019t be friendlier. Plus, the wine is fantastic, the views are spectacular, and the campsites are plentiful.<\/p>\nAntarctica<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAppalachian Trail<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDeath Valley<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nEaster Island<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nHawaii Volcanoes National Park<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nJohn Muir Trail<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nMaine<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nNamibia<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nNew Zealand<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nPeru<\/h2>\n