13 Beautiful Winter Road Trips Around the United States

"Driving through Yosemite Valley in winter reveals a silent, snow-coated wonderland where granite monoliths glisten and parts of Yosemite Falls freeze; Yosemite Valley and Wawona remain accessible year-round, with Wawona Road, El Portal Road, Big Oak Flat Road (from the west), and Hetch Hetchy Road typically open but subject to closures and tire-chain requirements depending on weather. In winter you can stop under El Capitan to admire its grandeur, and adventurous visitors can head to Badger Pass Ski Area for downhill and cross-country skiing." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines