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Winter Getaways

See cold-weather trip ideas across the West.

A family skis at Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Find skiing, seasonal festivals, and sunny water play for a song.

panoramic landscape of Waimea Canyon

One glimpse of Waimea Canyon and you get why it’s called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.

Park City, Utah hill lit up for night skiing

Famous for the Sundance Film Festival, the city also boasts great skiing, food, and shops.

A child rests on a ski slope in Park City, Utah.

These destinations are perfect for this time of year.

People lounge and play at Big Beach on Maui, Hawaii.

Discover the Hawaiian Islands and the resorts, foods, and history that define them.

Frozen Emerald Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Bundle up and venture out for a frosty view of the United States’ treasures.

Colorful ice castles in Midway, Utah

A frozen fantasyland is created each winter from 250 million pounds of ice.

Yosemite National Park's firefall lit up at sunset.

Get out of the house and play this season.

Three cross-country skiers on a trail at Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky Montana.

Head out to these Nordic skiing hot spots, ideal for first-timers and beginner skiers.

Fireworks errupt over Union Square in San Francisco, California on New Years.

Spend the holiday season in San Francisco and enjoy the city's festive activities.

Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in San Francisco's Union Square at night.

Glide and giggle on these festive rinks, from seasonal pop-ups to year-round set-ups.

Swift Creek in the Stillwater State Forest near Whitefish, Montana.

Make memories with these activities, from Arizona to Alaska.

A Hurtigruten Cruise sails under the northern lights.

Head to Alaska to catch this natural wonder in its peak season.

Flickering luminarias along a path in the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix

Fully embrace winter cheer with concerts, fireworks, dancing, and more.

A woman helps a little girl put her boot back into her snowboard on the slope at Nordic Valley Ski Resort in Ogden, Utah.

Get bang for your buck with these snowy or balmy escapes.

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