10 National Parks You Need to Explore in the Winter
If there's one thing you don't love about the national parks, we can probably guess what it is...the crowds. Well, we have a solution for you: go in the winter! Empty trails and less traffic are just the beginning of the long list of reasons why exploring the parks during the off-season is worth the cold. The scenery is even more beautiful with a fresh blanket of snow and there's no more peaceful time in the parks. So bundle up, bring some hot coffee in your pack, and head to one of these parks this winter.
1. Rocky Mountain National Park
Photo: Christin Healey
Photo: Christin Healey
2. Bryce Canyon National Park
Photo: Kathleen Buenviaje
Photo: Kathleen Buenviaje
3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Photo: John Sides
Photo: John Sides
4. Yosemite National Park
Photo: Patrick Triratpadoongphol
Photo: Patrick Triratpadoongphol
5. Grand Canyon National Park
Photo: Clare Healey
Photo: Clare Healey
6. Mount Rainier National Park
Photo: Matt Klemsz
Photo: Matt Klemsz
7. Shenandoah National Park
Photo: Christin Healey
Photo: Christin Healey
8. Crater Lake National Park
Photo: Dan Loch
Photo: Dan Loch
9. Denali National Park
Photo: Jacob W. Frank
Photo: Jacob W. Frank
10. Yellowstone National Park
Photo: Crystal Guthrie
Added Bonus: Grand Teton National Park
Photo: Josh Packer
Cover photo: Christin Healey
