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14 National Parks That Are Even More Beautiful in Winter | Condé Nast Traveler

"Meaning “house of the sun” from the legend that demigod Maui once lassoed a star and pulled it closer to Earth to make the days last longer, the park centers around the dormant, high-altitude volcano by the same name. The crown jewel is its Sliding Sands Trail, which traverses the main crater to get you up close to colorful, rust-hued rocks, endangered silversword plants, and cinder cones. If you’d rather relax and enjoy the view from afar, make a reservation to watch sunrise from the mountain’s summit; pack a breakfast to enjoy at the Leleiwi Overlook once the sun is up." - Emily Pennington