From Snow and Steam to Saguaro Splendor: The Best National Parks to Visit in the Cold Season
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Join us for a winter journey through America's national parks. Learn how visiting during the cold season transforms these landscapes into quiet, breathtaking escapes perfect for reflection and adventure alike.
Jennifer Broome; sweptawaytoday.com
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Imagine standing at Old Faithful with just a handful of other visitors instead of hundreds, watching bison trudge through pristine snow, or hiking iconic trails in solitude. Travel expert Jennifer Broome reveals why winter might be the perfect season to experience America's national parks.
Jennifer takes us on a virtual tour of her favorite winter national park destinations, starting with Yellowstone's "season of snow and steam." The park transforms into a magical landscape where wildlife sightings outnumber human encounters, and snowmobiling adventures grant access to geothermal wonders without the crowds. Her vivid descriptions of close encounters with bison, foxes, and coyotes in their natural winter behaviors paint a picture of wilderness experiences rarely available during peak seasons.
Just south in Moab, winter brings comfortable temperatures and dramatically fewer visitors to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Jennifer shares insider knowledge from locals about the best months (November and February) and practical tips for safely hiking iconic trails like Delicate Arch and Mesa Arch when patches of ice might be present. Her excitement is palpable when describing how landmarks that typically host hundreds of summer visitors might welcome just twenty wintertime adventurers.
For those seeking warmer winter experiences, Big Bend National Park in West Texas offers unique cross-border adventures. Jennifer details the delightful experience of crossing the Rio Grande by rowboat into the small Mexican town of Boquillas, complete with burro rides and authentic cuisine. She rounds out her recommendations with Saguaro National Park near Tucson, Arizona—an International Dark Sky Park where ancient rock art and towering cacti create an otherworldly desert landscape.
Beyond just the scenery, Jennifer highlights practical considerations for winter park visits, from utilizing the National Park Service app for offline maps to packing appropriate gear for changing conditions. Her enthusiasm for these off-season adventures reminds us that America's natural wonders offer different but equally spectacular experiences throughout the year.
Ready to experience national parks without the crowds? Pack your layers, charge your camera, and discover the magic of winter in America's most treasured landscapes.
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