16 Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
Check out the best National Parks to visit in winter so you can get outside year-round and avoid the high-season crowds.
Our National Parks blog posts will help you make the most of your time exploring these spectacular destinations across the U.S. and beyond. Use our National Park guides and resources to plan an epic trip.
Check out the best National Parks to visit in winter so you can get outside year-round and avoid the high-season crowds.
Learn everything you need to know about hiking Bright Angel Trail to Indian Garden and get some of the best views in the Grand Canyon.
Find the perfect National Park gifts for any occasion from calendars to unique gifts for the home – there’s something for everyone!
Check out the best National Parks to visit in fall for a leaf-peeping road trip, plus tips for exploring from the car or the trail.
Visiting Great Smoky Mountain National Park? Enjoy this stunning hike up to the tallest waterfall in the park.
Discover the best things to do in Bryce Canyon National Park with this complete planning guide including where to stay, best Bryce Canyon hikes, and more!
Plan an incredible adventure in Hawaii’s Volcano National Park. Discover the best trails, where to see the lava up close & tips for camping near the park.
Check out the best Petrified Forest National Park hikes for seeing views, petroglyphs, Pueblo sites, ancient petrified wood, and more.
Plan your visit to Channel Islands National Park with this guide including things to do, when to go, what to pack, info on camping, and more.
Plan your getaway to Jasper National Park in winter with our guide to the best activities such as skiing, dogsledding, snowshoeing, and more.
Discover the best things to do in North Cascades National Park including camping, lodging, hiking, paddling, & the best time to visit.
Beat the crowds and explore a winter wonderland by visiting Rocky Mountain National Park in winter!
Discover the best hikes in North Cascades National Park for stunning mountain views, old-growth forest, clear alpines lakes, and more!
Plan your mountain biking trip on the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park with this guide to permits, itineraries, gear, campsites & more.
Explore Utah National Parks in this road trip itinerary with the best hikes, camping and more in Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches & Canyonlands.
Plan your trip to Moab with our detailed guide to the best BLM, state park, and National Park campgrounds, plus options for glamping and Airbnb.
Discover the best places to stay in Yellowstone National Park including first-come, first-served campgrounds, reservable campsites, and rustic lodges.
Here are the most dog-friendly National Parks, along with information on trails and campgrounds where pets are permitted.
A guide to backpacking the Mineral King loop in Sequoia National Park including permits, gear, when to go, and a full trip report.
Get the details on Banff, Jasper, & Yoho National Park camping with information on reservations, overflow camping, & convenient campgrounds.
Plan your Zion West Rim Trail backpacking trip with this detailed guide that includes info on permits, campsites, gear, and more.
Plan your Lassen National Park hikes with our roundup of the best hikes, including boiling hot pots, alpine lakes, and big summits.
Bike one of the most scenic roads in America: Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park!
Plan your trip to Mt Rainier National Park with our guide to the best Mt Rainier hikes for epic views during the summer.
Looking for the best hikes in Yosemite National Park? We’ve got you covered with detailed trail guides for the park, including a map.
Planning a trip to a popular National Park? Here are tips to beat the crowds and have an enjoyable visit in overcrowded National Parks.
Discover the best things to do in Yosemite National Park including camping, hiking, biking, rafting, and tips for your visit.
Get our top tips for visiting Rocky Mountain National Park including when to go, where to camp, hiking tips, how to beat the crowds, and more.
Hiking the Narrows is the best adventure in Zion National Park. Learn about permits, campsites, getting to the trailhead, the best time to visit & more.
This guide to backpacking the South Coast Trail in Olympic National Park will prepare you for a fun beach backpacking trip in Washington.
Here are the top things to do in Acadia National Park in Maine including the best hiking trails, scenic drives, eats, sights, and more.
This guide to the top Big Bend hikes in the National Park includes distances, elevation gain, hiking trail descriptions, and more.
This travel guide includes the top things to do in Big Bend National Park including hiking, hot springs, river trips, and camping.
A round-up of the best hikes in Utah! Get tips for exploring these bucket list trails from Utah’s National Parks to SLC’s highest peaks.
Plan your trip to Zion with this Zion National Park travel guide, with info on Zion’s campgrounds, must-do trails, permits, park shuttle & more.
Sand dunes, craters, slot canyons & wildflowers. Experience the best of Death Valley National Park with this 3-day itinerary.
Itching for a Pacific Northwest road trip? Get this detailed 6-day Olympic National Park Itinerary filed with tips for the best stops including hikes, campsites, beaches, food & more!
Saguaro National Park, just outside of Tucson, Arizona, is home to the largest cacti in the US. If you’ve visited Joshua Tree and…
Follow this detailed 7-day Teton and Yellowstone road trip itinerary to travel to the best sites, hikes, and attractions in these two incredible national parks.
Headed to Joshua Tree National Park for the first time? Here are the 3 best trails in the Park for best views and scenery
Planning a snowy vacation this winter? Here are 10 awesome places to go snowshoeing west of the Rockies.
Wildlife, waterfalls, lakes, big peaks, and more. Explore Rocky Mountain National Park’s best trails with this detailed list of my favorite day hikes.
Here are the best things to do in Moab outside of the national parks including the best trails, waterfall hikes, campgrounds, and more.
This Alaska road trip itinerary will take you through the best of the state including Kenai Fjords & Denali National Park.
Planning a trip to Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks? Here’s the lowdown on the best times to visit.
Get my full trail report from backpacking the High Divide Trail in Olympic National Park with REI Adventures, including info on campsites, gear & more.
Use our adventure travel guide to plan an adventurous vacation to Maui’s Haleakala National Park.
Plan an epic Yosemite backpacking trip through the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne with our trail guide containing info on permits, transportation & more.
The third Bearfoot Theory group tour is in the books. Explore Lake Clark National Park, one of the most remote parks in the country in this review of my 10-day backpacking trip with Alaska Alpine Adventures.
Explore Arkansas’s Hot Springs National Park with our travel guide that has details on trails, bathhouses, camping, lodging, and where to find the best views.
Hidden Lake Lookout is an awesome day-hike / overnight backpacking trip in North Cascades National Park in Washington. Get our full trail guide & add this hike to your summer hiking bucketlist.
Arches National Park in Southern Utah is a day-hikers paradise. Learn about our favorite hikes, where to camp, and the best seasons to plan your visit.
Joshua Tree isn’t just for climbers! Learn about the 37-mile California hiking and riding trail – an awesome backpacking trip to spot spring wildflowers, stargaze, and get those legs ready for summer.
Visit Key Biscayne, Everglades & Dry Tortugas National Parks with this 7-day Florida National Parks itinerary!
Lakes? Waterfalls? Granite Peaks? Get it all in a weekend backpacking trip over Bishop Pass to Dusy Basin in California’s eastern Sierras.
Discover best things to do on Santa Cruz Island including hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, camping, and more.
The West Rim Trail in Zion in Photos Most people who visit Zion National Park never leave the main canyon, and it’s easy to…
Hiking the Narrows in Zion National Park: Photographs For years I have been looking at dreamy photos online of people hiking the Narrows…
Hiking to Observation Point in Zion National Park In April, I went to Zion National Park for the first time. Man was I impressed….
Learn how to save money in National Parks with these budget-friendly tips!