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

"Winter is one of Maui’s busiest seasons as visitors flock to soak up tropical sun, and many spend time amid the park’s volcanic beauty. Daily highs in the 60s are favorable for hiking into the crater—bundle up, because it gets colder with elevation—and although winter is the island’s rainy season, the masses still trek to the summit for sunrise, a must-have experience in any season." - 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