National parks are known for their wealth of outdoor activities like hiking, canoeing and backpacking. You can still visit some national parks in the winter as there are plenty of things to do. Here are some of the activities that you can take part in at some of the national parks during the winter months.

Death Valley National Park In California

The winter is a great time to visit this national park. Throughout the rest of the year, itâ??s very hot and the scorching temperatures make it almost impossible to enjoy a full day here. During the winter you can explore the sand dunes or go on a paleontology tour. You wonâ??t have to cut your trip here short because of the deadly heat.

Bryce Canyon National Park In Utah

Now if you are looking to take part in some traditional winter sports at a national park, head over to Bryce Canyon. The park is absolutely beautiful during the winter with the snow providing an interesting contrast with the red rocks. This is a great park to go snowshoeing at or just go on a hike and do some exploring. You can also go sledding or cross-country skiing above the rim in some sections like the Rim Trail, Bristlecone Loop Trail and the Paria Ski Loop. Just make sure that you stay above the rim as it is illegal to do these activities in other areas.

Yellowstone National Park In Idaho, Montana And Wyoming

Even if you have visited Yellowstone before, you should certainly make it a point to do so during the winter months. It is quite the winter wonderland during this time of year and the bison seem to come out in droves. Unfortunately, once snow starts to accumulate the road tends to close. You can, however, still visit the park by taking part in a snow coach tour. It is well worth the expense as you can see the park in a whole new way.

Voyageurs National Park In Minnesota

Do you love fishing? If so, you should try your hand at ice fishing at Voyageurs National Park in the winter. You will need to get both a fishing license and a registration in order to enjoy the solitude of trying to get the catch of the day. The lakes are filled with all sorts of fish like trout, sturgeon and northern pike.