{"id":31889,"date":"2022-01-06T16:20:33","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T16:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=31889"},"modified":"2026-04-07T23:09:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:09:28","slug":"national-parks-visit-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/national-parks-visit-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Epic National Parks to Visit in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From tropical islands to winter wonderlands, these sprawling US national parks are brimming with a sense of exploration and wonder. Visit frozen waterfalls and ski down snowy slopes in Montana at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Glacier National Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/glacier-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Glacier National Park<\/a>, go snorkeling alongside sandy shorelines at Florida\u2019s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dry Tortugas National Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/20dxYNs4A\/dry-tortugas-national-park-florida-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dry Tortugas National Park<\/a>, or hike volcanic landscapes and lava fields at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/yVfv0ivUP\/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hawaii-us\" target=\"_blank\">Hawai&#8217;i Volcanoes National Park<\/a>. Just because it might be chilly outside doesn&#8217;t mean you need to put a pause on your adventuring. Our epic <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"list of national parks (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\">list of national parks<\/a> to visit in the winter is full of excellent choices for stunning scenery, gorgeous views, and just plain outdoorsy fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"25.286615\" data-longitude=\"-80.898651\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/i4XREZPXY\/everglades-national-park-florida-us\" data-placeid=\"2717\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/i4XREZPXY\/everglades-national-park-florida-us\">Everglades National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/7b882bb0-0527-4eec-addd-8ea616ab47b9-1400.jpg?placeid=2717&amp;name=Everglades%20National%20Park,%20&amp;lat=25.286615&amp;lng=-80.898651\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Everglades National Park, Florida, U.S<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Calling all snowbirds! <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/everglades-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Everglades National Park<\/a> is bathed in tropical warmth while the Midwest is still caked in snow. Made up of grassy wetlands landscapes, cypress hammocks, and home to abundant wildlife, there is always something wild to discover, here. Pack the mosquito spray and safari shorts for a day full of airboat tours and croc-spotting. When your day&#8217;s up,  you can retire to the nearby Florida beaches for some R&amp;R in the sand and sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"44.427963\" data-longitude=\"-110.588455\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/TsDpjd0OX\/yellowstone-national-park-us\" data-placeid=\"1983\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/TsDpjd0OX\/yellowstone-national-park-us\">Yellowstone National Park <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/54b16ae7-94a7-4108-a728-9955b79a48c9-1400.jpg?placeid=1983&amp;name=Yellowstone%20National%20Park,%20&amp;lat=44.427963&amp;lng=-110.588455\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, U.S<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wyoming&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/yellowstone-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Yellowstone National Park<\/a> is the both the oldest and most popular reserve run by the NPS. To see it without the packed crowds and with a unique, icy twist, why not come in winter? Snowmobiles and snowshoes can be your ticket to the steaming geysers and prismatic spring pools. Enjoy sparkling views dipped in pristine snow from incredible heights and discover a refreshing outlook on the beauty of winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"61.710445\" data-longitude=\"-142.985687\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/xHrD21Pla\/wrangell-st-elias-national-park-and-preserve-alaska-us\" data-placeid=\"2739\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/xHrD21Pla\/wrangell-st-elias-national-park-and-preserve-alaska-us\">Wrangell-St. Elias National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/d2a50988-08df-4595-b14c-e02f3ce01f14-1400.jpg?placeid=2739&amp;name=Wrangell-St.%20Elias%20National%20Park%20&amp;%20Preserve,%20&amp;lat=61.710445&amp;lng=-142.985687\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska, U.S<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A wintertime trip to the Alaskan frontier of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/xHrD21Pla\/wrangell-st-elias-national-park-and-preserve-alaska-us\" target=\"_blank\">Wrangell-St. Elias National Park<\/a> is no small feat. Seriously, this one&#8217;s for the Rambos among us. At Wrangell-St. Elias, thermals are a must. Thermometers regularly go 50 under. Snow and ice block all the roads in, so it&#8217;s sled dogs and helicopters only. The reward? Complete and utter seclusion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.258333\" data-longitude=\"-170.683334\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/SH2CI4nYY\/national-park-of-american-samoa-american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"2229\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/SH2CI4nYY\/national-park-of-american-samoa-american-samoa\">National Park of American Samoa<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/31b7ee66-6113-4835-a929-e03b8d2abe3f-1400.jpg?placeid=2229&amp;name=National%20Park%20of%20American%20Samoa,%20&amp;lat=-14.258333&amp;lng=-170.683334\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>About 5,000 miles away from the US mainland, one of the main draws of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"National Park of American Samoa (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/national-park-of-american-samoa\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Park of American Samoa<\/a> is its wild remoteness. With acres upon acres of green tropical rainforests, pristine beaches, and coral reefs, National Park of American Samoa is a true hidden gem. A whopping one third of the park&#8217;s surface is under water, so look forward to days filled with snorkeling, scuba diving, whale watching, and learning about the 250 coral and 930 fish species that call American Samoa home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"24.628477\" data-longitude=\"-82.873184\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/20dxYNs4A\/dry-tortugas-national-park-florida-us\" data-placeid=\"4876\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/20dxYNs4A\/dry-tortugas-national-park-florida-us\">Dry Tortugas National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/75ec7597-a52e-4fb3-bb30-00dce3e65c09-1400.jpg?placeid=4876&amp;name=Dry%20Tortugas%20National%20Park,%20&amp;lat=24.628477&amp;lng=-82.873184\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located within the blissful Gulf of Mexico in Florida and comprising of seven paradise-like islands, coral reefs, and sparkling shorelines, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/20dxYNs4A\/dry-tortugas-national-park-florida-us\" target=\"_blank\">Dry Tortugas National Park<\/a> is easily one of the best winter escapes in the US. Enjoy snorkeling by the sandy beaches, swim with adorable sea turtles, visit historic landmarks, and discover stunning hiking trails throughout the sprawling tropical park.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"48.759613\" data-longitude=\"-113.787025\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/r6Jk2HV5x\/glacier-national-park-montana-us\" data-placeid=\"1988\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/r6Jk2HV5x\/glacier-national-park-montana-us\">Glacier National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/72689f37-4e7d-44c4-a77f-804f25617c7f-1400.jpg?placeid=1988&amp;name=Glacier%20National%20Park,%20&amp;lat=48.759613&amp;lng=-113.787025\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a fairy tale in real-life, winter is truly a magical season full of sparkling snow, frozen waterfalls, and stunning scenery at Montana&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Glacier National Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/glacier-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Glacier National Park<\/a>. Perfect for the outdoorsy traveler, enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain climbing, and more at this adventurous winter-wonderland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"18.342405\" data-longitude=\"-64.748573\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/35TR-1Of_\/virgin-islands-national-park-st-john-us-virgin-islands\" data-placeid=\"2270\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/35TR-1Of_\/virgin-islands-national-park-st-john-us-virgin-islands\">Virgin Islands National Park <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/0df12641-e2ef-40bb-97ac-9370ce4fdc61-1400.jpg?placeid=2270&amp;name=Virgin%20Islands%20National%20Park,%20&amp;lat=18.342405&amp;lng=-64.748573\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Virgin Islands National Park, Virgin Islands, U.S<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Can we tempt you with sugar-white Caribbean sands and palm-threaded isles? Thought so. That&#8217;s on offer at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/35TR-1Of_\/virgin-islands-national-park-st-john-us-virgin-islands\" target=\"_blank\">Virgin Islands National Park<\/a>, which sprawls across the tropical isle of Saint John with its sailing channels and ancient jungles. If you&#8217;re a tee-shirts-in-December kinda traveler, this one&#8217;s for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"25.482424\" data-longitude=\"-80.208313\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/8-uWbUqWR\/biscayne-national-park-florida-us\" data-placeid=\"2232\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/8-uWbUqWR\/biscayne-national-park-florida-us\">Biscayne National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/0fd5f004-326f-4089-841c-c7a8c7ee26ec-1400.jpg?placeid=2232&amp;name=Biscayne%20National%20Park,%20&amp;lat=25.482424&amp;lng=-80.208313\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This unique park is made up of clear, turquoise-colored waters, dreamy islands, and coral reefs. Located near Miami city, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/8-uWbUqWR\/biscayne-national-park-florida-us\" target=\"_blank\">Biscayne National Park<\/a> is a world of its own. Enjoy boating, diving, enjoying the sunny weather by the coast, or even try embarking on an underwater eco-adventure. With so much history and culture embedded into one tropical paradise, it\u2019s no wonder so many travelers flock to this spectacular park throughout the winter months.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"34.006935\" data-longitude=\"-119.778534\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/iyTu53c1D\/channel-islands-national-park-ventura-california-us\" data-placeid=\"2239\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/iyTu53c1D\/channel-islands-national-park-ventura-california-us\">Channel Islands National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/28928d7c-94ef-4047-ba15-63f0e3803881-1400.jpg?placeid=2239&amp;name=Channel%20Islands%20National%20Park,%20Ventura&amp;lat=34.006935&amp;lng=-119.778534\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Embrace Cali\u2019s wild side at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Channel Islands National Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/channel-islands-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Channel Islands National Park<\/a>, encompassing five islands and their surrounding ocean environment. Winter is a dreamy time to explore the park due to its extensive greenery and budding wildflowers. As a plus, plenty of insane wildlife sightings to be had in the early winter. Witness Gray whales, Northern elephant seals, and Harbor seals along with some of the most gorgeous sunsets year-round.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"20.720383\" data-longitude=\"-156.155151\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/JL-Bqj7V7\/haleakala-national-park-hawaii-us\" data-placeid=\"1987\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/JL-Bqj7V7\/haleakala-national-park-hawaii-us\">Haleakal\u0101 National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/7f185b59-a67a-4613-b8d4-a3f583a8d772-1400.jpg?placeid=1987&amp;name=Haleakal%C4%81%20National%20Park,%20&amp;lat=20.720383&amp;lng=-156.155151\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A little slice of paradise, <a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/JL-Bqj7V7\/haleakala-national-park-hawaii-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Haleakala National Park<\/a> is idyllic for travel during the winter, with low 80s temperatures and life-changing scenery. Full of culture and life, the Haleakala National Park features volcanic landscapes, lush rainforests, and plenty of gorgeous hiking trails to explore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"19.383335\" data-longitude=\"-155.200012\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/yVfv0ivUP\/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hawaii-us\" data-placeid=\"4877\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/yVfv0ivUP\/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hawaii-us\">Hawai\u2019i Volcanoes National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/d2cabc03-705a-41c0-9d30-0df4d591b2b7-1400.jpg?placeid=4877&amp;name=Hawaii%20Volcanoes%20National%20Park,%20Hawaii%20Volcanoes%20National%20Park&amp;lat=19.383335&amp;lng=-155.200012\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hawaii&#8217;s sunny, paradise-like climate attracts visitors year-round, and what better way to beat the chilly winter than by exploring the breathtaking landscapes and witnessing molten lava break through the Earth\u2019s crust (from a safe distance of course). With rugged coastlines, active volcanoes, rainforests, alpine tundra, and more- <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/SraLCcI5Y\/hawai%CA%BBi-volcanoes-national-park-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hawaii-us\" target=\"_blank\">Hawai\u2019i Volcanoes National Park<\/a> is easily one of the most fascinating and epic to explore in the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"29.127487\" data-longitude=\"-103.242538\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/jultIe76W\/big-bend-national-park-big-bend-national-park-texas-us\" data-placeid=\"2231\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/jultIe76W\/big-bend-national-park-big-bend-national-park-texas-us\">Big Bend National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/0478b247-3e56-401e-a775-074c49725d00-1400.jpg?placeid=2231&amp;name=Big%20Bend%20National%20Park,%20Big%20Bend%20National%20Park&amp;lat=29.127487&amp;lng=-103.242538\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Big Bend National Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/big-bend-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Big Bend National Park<\/a> is exactly that (and like most things in Texas): big. Bigger than the entire state of Rhode Island, as a matter of fact. Bordering Mexico along the scenic Rio Grande River, Big Bend National Park encompasses various climates and a great diversity of plants and animals. Travelers may dream of summer as the best time to cruise the Rio Grande or view the sparkling stars in Big Bend\u2019s famously dark night sky, but winter equals fewer crowds with more temperate climates to fuel a long weekend of exploration.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"32.296738\" data-longitude=\"-111.166618\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/cB6ZfIi7D\/saguaro-national-park-arizona-us\" data-placeid=\"4868\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/cB6ZfIi7D\/saguaro-national-park-arizona-us\">Saguaro National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/abe38873-b4a7-436b-a952-55936ca559e2-1400.jpg?placeid=4868&amp;name=Saguaro%20National%20Park,%20&amp;lat=32.296738&amp;lng=-111.166618\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter in the desert means a tee-shirt and light jacket, plus awesome hiking trails to explore while in mild, temperate climates. 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