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Winter Wonderlands THE Owner’S GUIDE SERIES VOLUME 6 WINTER wonderlandsPresented by the National Park Foundation www.nationalparks.org Yellowstone National Park WINTER Imagine having a national park virtually all to wonderlandsyourself. Visitation to national parks dips across the board during winter, so it’s almost possible in this season. You’re alone. Or so you think, until you spot an elk in the snowy distance at Rocky Mountain, or catch a brook trout in Great Smoky. In winter, you can often experience the wilderness, the landscape, and satisfy your yearning for adventure with a little more solitude and fewer distractions. In this guide, we’ve gathered top winter activities at 15 national parks. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are common themes, but there’s also ice fishing in Acadia, stargazing in Bryce Canyon, contra dancing at Cuyahoga, sledding in Great Sand Dunes, and enjoying a Renaissance-themed holiday dinner at Yosemite. A common challenge with winter travel is just getting there, so we’ve also included general About the Author: Kelly Smith Trimble information about facility and road closures, but writes about the outdoors from her home in Knoxville, Tennessee, near the K weather forecasts and conditions change regularly, OC Great Smoky Mountains. She’s been ST snowshoeing in Lassen Volcanic and hiked ER so always be prepared. And most of all, enjoy. These across glaciers in Rocky Mountain and Glacier, but she’s never been ice fishing. aren’t parks to get away from the season. These S/SHUTT GE A are places to be immersed in all the joy that winter M Copyright 2015 National Park Foundation D I 1110 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 200 OO offers. These are winter wonderlands. Washington DC 20005 www.nationalparks.org 2 | nationalparks.org 3 COVER: MY G ACADIA BRYCE CANYON Acadia National Park While inland Maine is known for long, While hiking trails can get icy in winter, The Bryce Canyon Winter Festival, held waterproof boots or snow boots with Bryce Canyon National Park Maine hard winters, temperatures on the coast and unpaved park roads are open to each year in February over Presidents’ good traction. And check for possible Utah are generally milder, making Acadia snowmobiles, Acadia has 40 miles of Day weekend, offers immersion in trail closures as rock falls do occur Top Winter Activities Top Winter Activities National Park a great destination for carriage trails (originally built by John everything that winter offers here, during this season. Ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country Stargazing and astronomy lessons, those looking for a little reprieve without D. Rockefeller) perfect for cross-country including snow-covered hoodoos and skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, scenic Where to stay? While Sunset snowshoeing, winter hiking and traveling far. But don’t get us wrong, skiing and snowshoeing. Pick up a incredible views. A focus on the sky, driving, photography Campground closes for winter, North backpacking, cross-country skiing there’s still snow here in winter — and carriage trail map and head out from though, really differentiates this winter Campground maintains at least one loop Getting There plenty of opportunity to get out and play the visitor center. The trails also reach wonderland experience from all others. Getting There of campsites open year-round. Staying The drive from Boston to Acadia takes after the fall leaf-peeping crowds have ponds and lakes that may be suitable Bryce Canyon embraces astronomy as a The north entrance to Bryce Canyon at the popular Ruby’s Inn, just outside about 4.5 hours, or you may find a subsided. for ice fishing; Eagle Lake is one great major part of its interpretive experience, National Park is about 270 miles south of the north entrance to the park, may be temptingly low-priced flight from Boston spot, but ask at the visitor center for the so you can expect ranger-led night Salt Lake City and northeast of Las Vegas. a better option for many travelers. The to Bangor, Maine, an hour from the Many facilities are closed in winter but best current options. programs to come with a telescope. Many park travelers like to combine a trip inn, complete with hotel, RV park, and park. Find the Winter Visitor Center 3 you can still access the Winter Visitor Plan in advance; you’ll need reservations here with a visit to Zion National Park, campground, actively participates in the miles west of Bar Harbor. For an ocean- Center at park headquarters, as well as for many Winter Festival events. 130 miles to the southwest; this is a great view drive, access a plowed section of popular sites along Ocean Drive and at Winter Festival with activities of its own option in summer and fall, but be sure Park Loop Road just one mile south of Jordan Pond. Blackwoods Campground November through March, ranger-led ranging from yoga and art classes to ski to check the latest road conditions and Bar Harbor; stay in the right lane, as remains open, but as walk-in/pack- full moon snowshoe hikes are a real archery competitions. closures first in winter months. snowmobiles will be using the unplowed out camping by permit only. Nearby treat, snowshoes and poles provided. left lane. Bar Harbor may be your better bet for Snowshoeing is allowed throughout the comfortable lodging, and you’ll find K park and most hiking trails remain open ERVICE S OC K equipment rentals there as well. R during winter — just be sure to wear ST I A / L P A GER U R ION K AT | nationalparks.org 4 IM 5 N J CUYAHOGA VALLEY GLACIER Cuyahoga Valley National Park Nature may slow down in winter, but Hospitality reigns here, especially at two While winter weather causes many For those less sure-footed on snow, Glacier National Park Ohio this park keeps hopping, giving local lodging options open year-round: Inn at planned closings in Glacier (and many ranger-led snowshoe walks also leave Montana residents and visitors alike a reason to Brandywine Falls and Stanford House. unplanned ones, too), the park service from the Agpar Visitor Center (where Top Winter Activities Top Winter Activities get out of the house and commune with Make reservations in advance to stay at maintains 10 miles of Going-to-the- you can rent snowshoes) every Saturday Train rides, bird watching, hiking, Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, plants, animals, and fellow humans. one of these historic homes; rooms are Sun Road, from park headquarters in and Sunday from January through snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, photography Robust cultural programming here quaint and cozy, but few. West Glacier to Lake McDonald Lodge, March; this way, you’ll get instruction on sledding, lodging, nature lecture series, includes educational speakers, regular throughout the season. This gives local flora and fauna as well as on how music and art series Getting There concerts, contra dances, and art hearty visitors a chance to see some to snowshoe. In the northwest corner of Montana on Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Getting There workshops throughout the season. of the iconic mountain views for which the border with Canada, this park is very The railroad operates through the On the eastern side of the park, St. Mary This park runs along the Cuyahoga River Glacier is known. remote, especially in winter. The west winter and offers special rides Valley between Cleveland and Akron, If you’d still rather bundle up and be Campground stays open year-round entrance is 30 miles from Kalispell, 150 Ohio (about a half hour from each), and outdoors, head to the Kendall Lake you won’t want to miss, like the Consult ski/snowshoe trail maps to (primitive, but free, in winter). From here, from Missoula; the east entrance is close it’s an easy escape from many other Shelter’s Winter Sports Center to learn a beer-tasting and wine-tasting find your favorite route. One option for you can explore several trail loops near to Browning and about 125 miles from eastern cities: Columbus, Cincinnati, sport like snowshoeing or cross-country trains, dinner trains, and a holiday beginners is to park at Lake McDonald St. Mary Lake. You may also be able to Great Falls. Rather than driving, consider Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, and Chicago. skiing with certified instructors. Hiking season journey to the “North Pole.” Lodge (closed in winter) and continue find non-camping lodging in the town of riding the rails; Amtrak services both the trails are also open throughout the park; Board trains from either the Akron traveling Going-to-the-Sun on foot to St. Mary. east and west entrances, reservations just be prepared to hike in a little snow. Northside Station or the Rockside Avalanche Picnic Area. You can also required. You can also join a ranger-led walk, Station to the south. Check the make camp at Agpar Picnic Area (free including full moon hikes and off-trail train schedule for the latest info; in winter) at the West Glacier entrance adventures. reservations required in advance for K and explore various trails around Lake ERVICE S OC most specialty rides. K R McDonald in this more populated area. ST I A S/ L P A Alve ION N H 6 | nationalparks.org AT 7 N JO GRAND CANYON GRAND TETON Grand Canyon National Park While the North Rim of the Grand Hikers will embrace the opportunity to Just south of Yellowstone is a smaller, Less experienced winter adventurers Grand Teton National Park Arizona Canyon is closed in winter (actually from experience the popular Bright Angel but no less magnificent, national can try their hand (or, well, feet) with a Wyoming October 15 to May 15 each year), the Trail and Phantom Ranch or Bright park that preserves some of the most ranger-guided snowshoe walk, leaving Top Winter Activities Top Winter Activities: South Rim stays open year-round.
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