US National Parks are a go-to for year-round adventurers. Those who are already making plans for the entire year's trips, the winter season holds many opportunities for travel. Although treading through national parks is an activity often associated with the summer season, tourists also enjoy the awe-inspiring sight of snow and the cold. Plus, the parks are not as crowded in this time of the year than they are in warmer months.
Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming, Montana and Idaho)
Yellowstone National Park is one of the most notable parks in the country. It is just as striking in the winter as it is in summer as the jagged landscapes of the park are covered by powder white snow. Old Faithful Snow Lodge is a perfect place for tourists to enjoy the solitude of the park.
Everglades National Park (Florida)
As snow invade most of the country, Florida's premiere park experiences its driest season during the December to April months. This is the best time of the year to visit Everglades as the warm weather means less mosquitoes preying on tourists. It also increases the chances of seeing alligators in the watering holes.
Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah)
The red limestone spikes of Bryce Canyon National Park is even more breathtaking. Tourists can go on a ranger-led evening hike for spectacular star-gazing opportunity in the tranquil vastness of Utah park.
Arches National Park (Utah)
Another Utah destination that is stunning in the colder months is the Arches National Park, which boasts must-see sights of snow-capped reddish boulders stretching over its horizon. The snow could make most of the trails virtually impassable, so prior coordination and planning is a must when visiting this national park during the winter season.
Denali National Park (Alaska)
Travelers who prefer solitude will love it here as the unforgiving winter offers a quiet getaway. There are skiing and sledding in Denali National Park, as well as a chance to see the elusive aurora borealis.
