When people plan their national parks vacations, they typically don’t target the winter season. But the low-traffic cooler months are actually a perfect time to visit many parks across the U.S.

One of the best national parks near Los Angeles is Death Valley National Park — and despite its somewhat frightening name, this is a surprisingly pleasant place to visit, at least in the winter.

Other Winter Sports Opportunities Abound Downhill skiing and snowboarding are hardly the only winter sports available at these national parks, so it's a good idea to pack your snow goggles ...

Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State is one of the oldest national parks in the U.S. and a pristine playground for outdoor enthusiasts in winter.

Chasing waterfalls in Yosemite, or hiking to Half Dome in Yosemite? These IHG stays are close to the parks and have plenty of relaxing accommodations ...

These are the 20 national parks that are free to visit every day. If you’re wondering whether these are good ones, they’re not—they’re great ones. 1. Biscayne National Park, Florida ...

Planning spring break is high pressure. You only get a one-week respite from school or work, and the timing, late March or early April, makes it tough to find a location with consistently good ...

A sweep of winter storms have caused "upside-down" snowpacks across several U.S. national parks. The West and Southwest have seen some severe winter storms in recent days as two atmospheric rivers ...