Bryce Canyon National Park in winter offers different perspective

Most tourists might not put Bryce Canyon National Park on their list of top winter destinations, but they should. Bryce Canyon in winter offers a much less-crowded experience, crisp, cool air and views of the park’s colorful hoodoos in an entirely different perspective – with a light dusting of snow on them. Favorite activities for winter visitors are cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Bryce Canyon should not be the only place on your winter national park vacation itinerary. The main highway that provides access to the park, Scenic Byway 12, is worth driving as well. Forbes.com recently named Highway 12 as one of North America’s best winter drives . Along highway 12, you will find other scenic treasures such as Red Canyon and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. For more information about winter activities in the Bryce Canyon area, read this recent article .