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You know it\u2019s winter in North America when ads promoting the Caribbean, Mexico<\/a> and Hawaii start appearing in droves in newspapers and online. The message: winter is something you should flee.<\/p>\nCounterpoint: those balmy destinations are great year-round. The places that hit peak beauty at the chilliest times of year, on the other hand, are at their best for a short length of time. So grab your parka, embrace the chill and be one of the few to see these rare moments of winter wonder.<\/p>\n
Snowshoe through Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah<\/strong><\/h2>\n\nTowering red rock hoodoos melting away into rolling badlands under blue jay skies:\u00a0Bryce Canyon\u00a0is a stunner at any time of year, but a dusting of snow turns it into a crystalline fairyland. The other benefit of a winter visit: solitude. The height of summer sees 15 times the number of visitors that come during the snowy months. With fresh snow, Bryce Canyon becomes one of the premier snowshoeing destinations in the US. If you don\u2019t have your own, join one of the ranger-guided snowshoe walks where a pair is provided free of charge.<\/p>\n
Admire the bubbles at Abraham Lake, Alberta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\nIf\u00a0Banff and Jasper National Parks\u00a0don\u2019t fully satisfy your craving for winter beauty, just outside the parks sits Abraham Lake with a peculiar claim to fame: beautiful bubbles. When the lake freezes over, methane released from decaying matter on the lakebed becomes trapped in the ice, creating a remarkable effect that draws photographers from around the world. To see the beautiful bubbles in person, timing is everything. Go after the lake has fully frozen and is safe to skate on, but while the ice is still clear enough to see through \u2013 usually late December into January. And bundle up \u2013\u00a0this is one chilly adventure.<\/p>\n
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Experience the lights in Fairbanks, Alaska<\/strong><\/h2>\n\nWinter is the season for the northern hemisphere\u2019s most spectacular light show: the aurora borealis, aka the\u00a0Northern <\/a>Lights, and\u00a0Fairbanks\u00a0has everything you need: most importantly, an international airport really far north. The Northern Lights won\u2019t always come to you \u2013 it can take some patience, a little luck and some stalking. For the best viewing, head away from the lights of town. Popular viewing spots include\u00a0Creamer\u2019s Field, a bird sanctuary on the north of side of Fairbanks, and along\u00a0Chena Hot Springs Road. For a more adventurous approach,\u00a0guided tours\u00a0leave from Fairbanks taking you north along the famous Dalton Highway across the Arctic Circle to\u00a0Coldfoot\u00a0and\u00a0Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.<\/p>\n![\"north](\"https:\/\/vookbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/GettyImages-alaska-696x498.jpg\")
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Experience the weird at Racetrack Playa, Death Valley National Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Towering red rock hoodoos melting away into rolling badlands under blue jay skies:\u00a0Bryce Canyon\u00a0is a stunner at any time of year, but a dusting of snow turns it into a crystalline fairyland. The other benefit of a winter visit: solitude. The height of summer sees 15 times the number of visitors that come during the snowy months. With fresh snow, Bryce Canyon becomes one of the premier snowshoeing destinations in the US. If you don\u2019t have your own, join one of the ranger-guided snowshoe walks where a pair is provided free of charge.<\/p>\n
Admire the bubbles at Abraham Lake, Alberta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\nIf\u00a0Banff and Jasper National Parks\u00a0don\u2019t fully satisfy your craving for winter beauty, just outside the parks sits Abraham Lake with a peculiar claim to fame: beautiful bubbles. When the lake freezes over, methane released from decaying matter on the lakebed becomes trapped in the ice, creating a remarkable effect that draws photographers from around the world. To see the beautiful bubbles in person, timing is everything. Go after the lake has fully frozen and is safe to skate on, but while the ice is still clear enough to see through \u2013 usually late December into January. And bundle up \u2013\u00a0this is one chilly adventure.<\/p>\n
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Experience the lights in Fairbanks, Alaska<\/strong><\/h2>\n\nWinter is the season for the northern hemisphere\u2019s most spectacular light show: the aurora borealis, aka the\u00a0Northern <\/a>Lights, and\u00a0Fairbanks\u00a0has everything you need: most importantly, an international airport really far north. The Northern Lights won\u2019t always come to you \u2013 it can take some patience, a little luck and some stalking. For the best viewing, head away from the lights of town. Popular viewing spots include\u00a0Creamer\u2019s Field, a bird sanctuary on the north of side of Fairbanks, and along\u00a0Chena Hot Springs Road. For a more adventurous approach,\u00a0guided tours\u00a0leave from Fairbanks taking you north along the famous Dalton Highway across the Arctic Circle to\u00a0Coldfoot\u00a0and\u00a0Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Experience the weird at Racetrack Playa, Death Valley National Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If\u00a0Banff and Jasper National Parks\u00a0don\u2019t fully satisfy your craving for winter beauty, just outside the parks sits Abraham Lake with a peculiar claim to fame: beautiful bubbles. When the lake freezes over, methane released from decaying matter on the lakebed becomes trapped in the ice, creating a remarkable effect that draws photographers from around the world. To see the beautiful bubbles in person, timing is everything. Go after the lake has fully frozen and is safe to skate on, but while the ice is still clear enough to see through \u2013 usually late December into January. And bundle up \u2013\u00a0this is one chilly adventure.<\/p>\n
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Experience the lights in Fairbanks, Alaska<\/strong><\/h2>\n\nWinter is the season for the northern hemisphere\u2019s most spectacular light show: the aurora borealis, aka the\u00a0Northern <\/a>Lights, and\u00a0Fairbanks\u00a0has everything you need: most importantly, an international airport really far north. The Northern Lights won\u2019t always come to you \u2013 it can take some patience, a little luck and some stalking. For the best viewing, head away from the lights of town. Popular viewing spots include\u00a0Creamer\u2019s Field, a bird sanctuary on the north of side of Fairbanks, and along\u00a0Chena Hot Springs Road. For a more adventurous approach,\u00a0guided tours\u00a0leave from Fairbanks taking you north along the famous Dalton Highway across the Arctic Circle to\u00a0Coldfoot\u00a0and\u00a0Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Experience the weird at Racetrack Playa, Death Valley National Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Winter is the season for the northern hemisphere\u2019s most spectacular light show: the aurora borealis, aka the\u00a0Northern <\/a>Lights, and\u00a0Fairbanks\u00a0has everything you need: most importantly, an international airport really far north. The Northern Lights won\u2019t always come to you \u2013 it can take some patience, a little luck and some stalking. For the best viewing, head away from the lights of town. Popular viewing spots include\u00a0Creamer\u2019s Field, a bird sanctuary on the north of side of Fairbanks, and along\u00a0Chena Hot Springs Road. For a more adventurous approach,\u00a0guided tours\u00a0leave from Fairbanks taking you north along the famous Dalton Highway across the Arctic Circle to\u00a0Coldfoot\u00a0and\u00a0Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nExperience the weird at Racetrack Playa, Death Valley National Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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