Want to avoid the national park crowds? Visit during winter.

Visiting national parks in the winter reveals a different world, one of enchanted snow-coated landscapes—and significantly fewer crowds.

From frost-covered trails in coastal Maine to the breathtaking peaks in Washington State , here are some of the best national parks for a winter wonderland getaway.

Acadia National Park, Maine

Between early October and early March, Acadia National Park ’s Cadillac Mountain, the tallest on the eastern seaboard, offers hardy hikers epic views of the first sunrise in the country. Because the roads are closed to motor vehicles during the winter, those who undertake the 3.5-mile hike from Park Loop Road are rewarded with a stunning view all to themselves.

Keri Forbringer Hetherman, a travel planner with Luxury Travel Works , recommends snowshoein