Amazing National Parks to Visit in Winter (PHOTOS)

From forests full of giant trees to jagged mountain peaks, America’s national parks offer visitors an opportunity to experience beautiful landscapes and natural wonders all year round. Come winter, many of these parks turn into completely new places as snow and ice transforms them into exciting winter wonderlands that are not to be missed. 

One such park that shouldn’t be missed this season is Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, famous for its unique landscapes made up of “Hoodoos,” which are odd-shaped pillars of rock left standing after being eroded by ice and rain. While stunning all year round, these odd-shaped, brightly colored rocks are even more spectacular when covered in white snow.

Other parks offer visitors the opportunity to explore hidden natural wonders only in the winter season, such as Apostle Island’s ice sea caves. These caves become accessible to visitors only once ice forms along Lake Superior’s shores.

So whether you want to spot Yellowstone bison keeping warm near geyser basins or go skiing in the Rocky Mountains, here are 20 National Parks that you need to see while there is still snow on the ground.  Just be sure to check with the National Park Service to make sure there aren't any road closures before heading out.