For the best winter landscapes, take on snowy trails like Mazama Ridge in Washington or the Gorham Mountain Loop in Maine.

Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi, stands guard in the distance. The town’s brick storefronts house quirky shops and cozy cafes that invite you to slow down and stay awhile.

Codorus State Park in Hanover, Pennsylvania is calling your name – a sprawling 3,500-acre escape where cell service might get spotty but your mental clarity will reach five bars.