Here's The Best National Park To Visit During The Winter
Beth
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Traveling during the winter can seem less than ideal (unless, of course, you happen to be planning a tropical getaway). Yet there are some corners of our country that positively transform during the winter months, and nowhere is that more obvious than our National Parks. While Rocky Mountain National Park, to visit in Colorado, is stunning all year round, coming out during the winter promises dramatic snowscapes, snow-capped peaks, and peaceful solitude. Take a look at the following exquisite photos and see if you aren’t tempted to bundle up and head to the Rockies:
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Have you visited Rocky Mountain National Park during the wintertime? If so, we’d love to hear about your experiences there! For safety information and more, be sure to visit the official RMNP site before planning your visit. For related content, you’ll enjoy reading about The Most Scenic Drive You Can Possibly Take In Colorado This Winter. What’s your favorite winter getaway destination in Colorado? Tell us your picks in the comments.
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What are the best hiking trails in Rocky Mountain National Park?
Rocky Mountain National Park is, in a word, heavenly. It is easily one of the most beautiful parks in the country, and it’s filled to the brim with amazing hiking trails all throughout. According to our friends at AllTrails.com, there are 250 amazing hikes in this park you need to do ASAP. Perhaps the most popular is the famous Emerald Lake Trail, a 3.2-mile dream hike that leads folks through Tyndall Gorge to Emerald Lake, which is truly as dreamlike as it sounds. The much harder – but also incredibly popular – Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trail claims some of the best views in all of RMNP; it’s tough, but it’ll leave you breathless in more than one way. Then there’s Gem Lake Trail, Alberta Falls Trail, Dream Lake Trail, Deer Mountain Trail... we could go on forever. Rocky Mountain National Park is a MUST-DO for hikers and lovers of the outdoors. Read more about the incredible splendor that is Rocky Mountain National Park in this article.