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Winter Getaways

See cold-weather trip ideas across the West.

emerald bay state park in winter

Winter in Tahoe doesn’t require skis or snowboards.

Northern lights above the trees in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Witness the stunning aurora borealis at one of these spots.

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

Make memories with these activities, from Arizona to Alaska.

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

A group of friends walk through Muir Woods National Monument.

Skip the expensive hotel stay with these nearby destinations.

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

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

People walk along the sand at Moonstone Beach in Cambria, California.

These hidden gems in the West will have you smitten.

The Viking Yurt at Park City Mountain Resort in Utah.

When it’s blustery outside, warm up inside at one of these cozy spots.

A couple ride up a snow-covered forest trail on fat bikes.

See frozen waterfalls, watch for whales, cozy up in a cabin, and more this season.

The Grand Canyon covered in snow at sunset.

Explore the state during some of its best months.

Sunrise lights up the rocks in Red Rock Canyon in Nevada on a winter morning.

Banish the thermals with surreal desert hikes, dude ranch rides, and alfresco hot tubs.

Historic white lighthouse in Port Townsend, Washington at dusk.

Find warm escapes and snowy wonderlands at these spots.

A child skis at Bogus Basin Ski Area near Boise, Idaho.

Visit these low-key, under-the-radar ski areas for fresh powder without the lift lines.

Lanikai Beach, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii

In winter when waves are pounding, savvy travelers seek sanctuary at beaches that offer calm refuge.

AAA Members ski with views of Lake Tahoe.

From ski towns to tropical beaches, here are the best places to play—and relax—from November to March.

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