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I think that we can all agree that 2020 has been very different from anything else that we have experienced. Everyone thinks of visiting their favorite national park, campground, or outdoor destination in summer. However, many outdoor enthusiasts love traveling in winter and enjoy sights, sounds, and experiences that summer travelers miss out on.  There are great reasons to plan your outdoor vacation in the wintertime, and these are just a few.

Escape the Winter Blues

The winter blues are real and many people feel them during a long and dark January. The combination of an after-holiday deflation, and returning to the normal routine, often causes a mild depression. Taking a winter break gives you a new reason to be excited. There are new adventures to plan, and this can help overcome the blues for many people.

Winter BluesPhoto by Leonardo Yip on Unsplash

Transformed Landscape

Even a favorite, familiar destination like Yosemite is transformed in wintertime. Bare trees reveal the surroundings in a whole new way, opening up new vistas and bringing fresh surprises. Winter also offers the opportunity to see different species of flora and fauna. Also, you can observe wildlife in unusual seasonal behaviors.

Yosemite - WinterPhoto by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

Less crowded

Even prime Florida beaches are less crowded in wintertime, with fewer tourists and more of a cozy, local, authentic feel. Travelers don’t have to compete for the best campgrounds or the best views, restaurants, and activities. Little things, like obtaining firewood, less trash, and less noise, all make winter travel more pleasant.

Florida BeachesPhoto by Robert Bye on Unsplash

Winter Recreational Activities

Winter creates unique outdoor recreational activities that simply can’t be done in summer. Snowshoeing, ice fishing, ice skating, and cross-country skiing are just a few. And year-round activities like hot springs, horseback riding, and hiking are new experiences when done in the winter.

Ski Pikes PeakPhoto by Holly Mandarich on Unsplash

Glamping at an outdoor destination

Winter is the perfect time to try camping that involves heating, TVs, and a bed to sleep on. Yurt, tiny homes, and cabins will all make your glamping experience one to remember. Don’t worry, you can still brave the chill temperatures at night to roast a perfect marshmallow over the fire.

Willow Creek | Mountain Springs Cabins, an RVC Outdoor DestinationWillow Creek Cabin at Mountain Springs Cabins in Asheville, North Carolina

Long nights

Winter nights are longer and colder. This lends a special pleasure to gathering around a campfire and gazing up at the night sky. The senses are heightened, and cocoa and s’mores taste better, you’ll see stars as you’ve never seen them before. Truly enjoy the deep quiet of nature, uninterrupted by the sounds of other people. It’s a kind of enjoyment that summer travelers never really get to experience.

Cabin CampfirePhoto by Tegan Mierle on Unsplash

Unique Memories made at an outdoor destination

The final reason is a little silly, but all winter travelers enjoy it. They return with great stories, pictures, adventures, and unique memories. Even if everyone they know has been to a particular outdoor destination or glamping. Very few of them have been there in winter, and they have earned a few well-deserved bragging rights.

Willow Creek | Mountain Springs Cabins, an RVC Outdoor DestinationWillow Creek – Mountain Springs Cabins in Asheville, North Carolina

These are just a few of the reasons why you shouldn’t save up your outdoor adventures exclusively for summer. If you feel yourself catching the winter blues, you can experience your favorite destinations in a whole new way. Or, you can have a unique travel experience unlike any other, take an outdoor trip this winter. For nature lovers, it’s a truly special way to escape, experience deep peace and quiet, and to enjoy cozy moments. It’s time to get away from it all and truly enjoy this winter.

Why visit an RVC Outdoor Destination?

RVC Outdoor Destinations develops, owns, and operates vacation resorts set within naturally beautiful environments and in close proximity to local attractions and activities. We offer RV Sites, Cottages, Yurts, and Tent camping at our 8 locations across the country! Visit our website rvcoutdoors.com for more information or to speak with a reservation specialist through our Live Chat!