12 of the Best U.S. National Parks to Visit During the Winter

"Gravity-defying limestone spires—called hoodoos—appear even more delicate when snow dusts the reddish-orange rocks. From November through March, snowpack permitting, you can join a ranger-led full moon hike on snowshoes provided by the National Park Service, or time a visit during a new moon for world-class stargazing under some of the West’s darkest skies." - Sarah L. Stewart Sarah L. Stewart ​​Sarah L. Stewart is a Florida-based freelance magazine writer and editor specializing in travel, recreation, science, and health topics. Her work appears in Travel + Leisure, Outside, Backpacker, The Huffington Post, and other national publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines