If you enjoy forests, mountains, deserts, rivers, and all the other beautiful wilderness locations that nature has to offer, you’re sure to find yourself taking some trips that are off the grid. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, or all of the above, there are plenty of places that you can visit to enjoy these activities. The best places to partake in any of these activities are far from civilization and do not have any cell phone service. But let's be honest, that is part of the appeal.

When you are going to take a vacation or trip that is off the grid, you’ll want to focus on safety first. Although there won’t be cell phone service, you can very easily take a satellite phone with you. You won’t have to constantly check your messages or read your email, your satellite phone is simply there to make a quick call to check in with your loved ones and, of course, in case of emergency.

In this blog post, we are going to list ten of the best off-the-grid vacations that you would want to bring your satellite phone along on. Continue reading to learn more and if you are planning an off-the-grid vacation, buy or rent a satellite phone from Outfitter Satellite.

Baxter State Park — Maine

Baxter State Park is located in Millinocket Maine and features plenty of quiet wilderness for you to explore. This state park features 215 miles of hiking trails, 337 campsites, and over 200,000 acres of wilderness for you to explore. This state park was named after Governor Baxter who made it his mission to preserve this amazing, expansive natural area. You’ll find plenty to do including hiking, fishing, paddle boating, mountain climbing, and more. But what you won’t find at Baxter State Park is cell phone service. So, if you’re ready to explore this beautifully preserved area, you might want to bring your satellite phone for safety.

Big Bend National Park — Texas

Big Bend National Park is located in southwest Texas and includes the entire Chisos mountain range and even parts of the Chihuahuan desert. You’ll find plenty of places to hike and rivers that will take you through the beautiful limestone canyons. You’ll even find the Langford hot springs when you get closer to the Mexian border. The Big Bend National Park covers over 1,000 square miles and provides amazing views. You can choose to hike, mountain bike, or even enjoy some horsebacking. Just remember to bring your satellite phone along with you on this trip to keep in touch with family while you're exploring the backcountry.

Death Valley National Park — Nevada

While Nevada is best known for Las Vegas, Death Valley National Park is definitely worth the trip. It straddles the border of Nevada and California and covers more than 5,000 square miles. Whether you enjoy hiking, mountain biking, or just want a great view of the sunset, Death Valley has something for everyone to enjoy. You can see everything from salt flats to sand dunes and desert peaks. This is one trip that you will definitely want to bring your satellite phone along on, especially if you enjoy traveling through the backcountry.

Rocky Mountain National Park — Colorado

Rocky Mountain National Park features 265,461 acres of land including spans of the continental divide, mountains, forests, and the alpine tundra. It’s a beautiful place to enjoy backwoods camping, horseback riding, fishing, mountain climbing, and more. While traversing the mountainous terrain you are sure to run into some bighorn sheep, elk, and mule deer. Some visitors choose to stay close to town, but if you really want the full experience, you need to travel further to really see what the park has to offer. Just remember to bring your satellite phone on your trip through Rocky Mountain National Park to let your family know you're safe.

Sequoia National Park — California

Sequoia National Park is located in California’s southern Sierra Nevada mountains. It covers over 600 square miles and is named after it’s huge sequoia trees. This a park that you will want to spend some time in. You can enjoy everything from hiking and mountain climbing to skiing and snowshoeing depending upon the season. Make sure you bring your satellite phone with you as you enjoy the expansive wilderness through this park in California.

Nápali Coast State Wilderness Park — Hawaii

The Nápali Coast State Wilderness Park is located in the northwest of Kauai Island in Hawaii. If you’ve had your fair share of visiting national parks within the continental United States, this park will amaze you with its streams, cascading waterfalls, and narrow valleys. It’s known for having some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. While the sites sure are beautiful, it’s always a good idea to make sure that you have a way to contact the real world to let your family know you are safe and sound while you are exploring the Hawaiian cliffs and valleys.

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge — Alaska

If you’re feeling adventurous, the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska features over 3,000 square miles of forests, grasslands, lakes, streams, tundras, and meadows. The wildlife refuge is home to the kodiak brown bear, sitka black-tailed deer, a wide range of birds, salmon, and so much more. You could get lost in the beauty of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge with all it has to offer, and just in case you do, ensure that you have a satellite phone with you because you won’t be getting any cell reception out here.

Olympic National Park — Washington

Olympic National Park is located in Washington on the Olympic peninsula. Offering 1,442 square miles that covers beautiful forests and the Olympic Mountains. If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind hiking experience, the summit of Mount Olympus is one of the most popular and for very good reason. You can enjoy activities such as boating, fishing, camping, hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, and tidepooling. You’ll definitely want to bring your satellite phone along with you for this adventure.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park — North Carolina

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border of North Carolina and Tennessee and features over 800 miles of forests, waterfalls, streams, and rivers. This national park is perfect for wildlife viewing, hiking, fishing, camping, and getting to see some of the local history for yourself. If you’re going to visit this national park, you’ll want to bring your handy satellite phone with you to check in with family or friends from time to time.

Gila National Forest — New Mexico

Our last off-the-grid vacation is the Gila National Forest in New Mexico. Gila Wilderness was designated as the world’s first wilderness area in the early 20th century. The Gila National Forest is the perfect place to go hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, horseback riding, and diving. With over three million acres of forest, you’ll want to make sure that you have a way to track your GPS location and contact home to let everyone know you are safe during your adventure.

Buy Or Rent a Satellite Phone

If you are planning an off-the-grid vacation, you can buy or rent a satellite phone from Outfitter Satellite. You can choose a phone that has the capabilities to automatically send your GPS location, make phone calls, or send text messages. Shop our selection of satellite phones today.