Tips for Visiting National Parks in the Winter
Visiting national parks in the winter requires a bit of research and flexibility but offers a chance for snowy landscapes and fewer crowds.
We have been visiting national and state park sites since our very first trip together in 2009. Our love for visiting public lands is deep and often fuels our US travels. We even make a point to visit national parks when we visit other countries!
Visiting national parks in the winter requires a bit of research and flexibility but offers a chance for snowy landscapes and fewer crowds.
Visiting Utah National Parks in the winter is incredibly rewarding, both in terms of snow-covered vistas and smaller crowds.
Just minutes from I-70, Colorado National Monument is home to a nice scenic drive with plenty of great views and several hiking trails.
Exploring Capitol Reef National Park in the winter can be a truly magical experience, with snow-covered cliffs everywhere you look!
Tips for enjoying the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon in December. With fewer crowds and snow-covered red rock, a winter visit can be magical.
Visiting Zion National Park in the winter offers the opportunity to avoid the crowds and the shuttle bus but be prepared for winter weather.
Pipe Spring National Monument preserves a frontier Mormon ranch with a colorful history, a great stop on the way from Grand Canyon to Zion.
What to expect when visiting the Grand Canyon in winter. With cooler temperatures and smaller crowds, it can be a great time to visit.
Cape Lookout National Seashore is the perfect place to get away from it all and find solitude on 56 miles of uninhabited beach.
Brush up on history and relax on the beach with a visit to the three Outer Banks national parks on the coast of North Carolina.