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Can you take a winter road trip? Here's what you need to know

Can you take a winter road trip? Here's what you need to know

Don’t let cold temperatures deter you from taking a road trip in the winter months

Winter road trips don’t have to mean piling the family in the car to get to grandma’s house for the holidays. Instead, it can mean seeing the northern lights, driving on an ice field, or even surfing. 

The cold winter season might not be for everyone, but there’s magic to be seen in the drastically different landscapes that destinations transform into this time of year. Sure, you’ll need to take some extra precautions and be flexible, but that’s part of the fun. Here’s how to plan for a winter road trip, from safety tips to the best snowy destinations to escaping the cold.

Everything you need to know to take a winter road trip

Everything you need to know to take a winter road trip

With the right planning and preparation, every season is road trip season.

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Winter road trip destinations

From frozen waterfalls to ice skating on an urban canal, here’s where to travel this winter season.

Stevens Pass Greenway and beyond: A fast-charge route through North America's Alps

Stevens Pass Greenway and beyond: A fast-charge route through North America's Alps
Welcome to the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World,’ where 1,000-pound giants co-exist with residents

Welcome to the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World,’ where 1,000-pound giants co-exist with residents
11 national parks with incredible winter experiences

11 national parks with incredible winter experiences
6 places where you can live out your Winter Olympic fantasies

6 places where you can live out your Winter Olympic fantasies
Want a unique winter thrill? Try driving an ice road across a frozen lake in Voyageurs National Park

Want a unique winter thrill? Try driving an ice road across a frozen lake in Voyageurs National Park
Perfect storm: In the winter, Tofino's rugged coastline puts on a wild and magnificent show

Perfect storm: In the winter, Tofino's rugged coastline puts on a wild and magnificent show
8 of the coolest frozen attractions in North America

8 of the coolest frozen attractions in North America
Chasing wildlife: A winter exploration along the Outer Banks Scenic Byway

Chasing wildlife: A winter exploration along the Outer Banks Scenic Byway
When frozen, Niagara Falls transforms into a spectacular winter wonderland

When frozen, Niagara Falls transforms into a spectacular winter wonderland
6 of the Midwest’s best ski and snowboarding destinations

6 of the Midwest’s best ski and snowboarding destinations
Teams of world-class carvers create frosty masterpieces during Banff's Ice Magic festival

Teams of world-class carvers create frosty masterpieces during Banff's Ice Magic festival
Each year, this historic canal becomes the world’s largest skating rink

Each year, this historic canal becomes the world’s largest skating rink
These 8 towns turn on the Christmas charm in December

These 8 towns turn on the Christmas charm in December
Leavenworth's Bavarian winter wonderland ignites the holiday spirit with nutcrackers, reindeer, and 500,000 lights

Leavenworth's Bavarian winter wonderland ignites the holiday spirit with nutcrackers, reindeer, and 500,000 lights
8 national parks with epic holiday celebrations

8 national parks with epic holiday celebrations

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Winter camping

Don’t pack up your tent or rig just yet—here’s how (and where) you can become a four-season camper.

How to have a successful winter camping trip [Campendium]

How to have a successful winter camping trip [Campendium]
How to get your rig winter ready [Campendium]

How to get your rig winter ready [Campendium]
Cold weather camping gear: What to pack for a winter RV adventure [Togo RV]

Cold weather camping gear: What to pack for a winter RV adventure [Togo RV]
How to celebrate the winter holidays in your RV [Togo RV]

How to celebrate the winter holidays in your RV [Togo RV]
How to stay safe and comfortable when boondocking in winter [Campendium]

How to stay safe and comfortable when boondocking in winter [Campendium]
8 campgrounds near epic holiday light displays [Campendium]

8 campgrounds near epic holiday light displays [Campendium]
The best RV campgrounds for winter [Togo RV]

The best RV campgrounds for winter [Togo RV]
Here’s where to camp lift-side at some of the best ski resorts in the Pacific Northwest

Here’s where to camp lift-side at some of the best ski resorts in the Pacific Northwest
Where to camp lift-side at some of the best ski resorts in New England

Where to camp lift-side at some of the best ski resorts in New England
41 ski resorts where you can camp in the parking lot [Campendium]

41 ski resorts where you can camp in the parking lot [Campendium]
The best campgrounds to experience a dark sky park [Campendium]

The best campgrounds to experience a dark sky park [Campendium]
The best RV campgrounds near dark sky destinations [Togo RV]

The best RV campgrounds near dark sky destinations [Togo RV]
Where to camp to see the northern lights [Campendium]

Where to camp to see the northern lights [Campendium]
The best national parks for stargazing, and where to camp [Campendium]

The best national parks for stargazing, and where to camp [Campendium]
7 campgrounds perfect for winter camping [Campendium]

7 campgrounds perfect for winter camping [Campendium]
The best national forests for winter camping [Campendium]

The best national forests for winter camping [Campendium]
The best campgrounds for celebrating the holidays [Campendium]

The best campgrounds for celebrating the holidays [Campendium]
Get cozy and embrace the off-season at these 5 winter glamping locations [Campendium]

Get cozy and embrace the off-season at these 5 winter glamping locations [Campendium]
The RVer's guide to national park campgrounds

The RVer's guide to national park campgrounds

The 10 best national parks for winter camping

 

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Warm weather destinations

If you’re chasing warmer weather in the winter months, these guides are for you. 

6 stops on a monarch butterfly road trip along California’s Central Coast

6 stops on a monarch butterfly road trip along California’s Central Coast
The ultimate guide to snowbirding with your RV [Togo RV]

The ultimate guide to snowbirding with your RV [Togo RV]
The best locations and campgrounds for snowbirds [Campendium]

The best locations and campgrounds for snowbirds [Campendium]
How to celebrate the holidays—and avoid the crowds—at Walt Disney World in Florida

How to celebrate the holidays—and avoid the crowds—at Walt Disney World in Florida
10 family-friendly stops on a Florida Keys road trip

10 family-friendly stops on a Florida Keys road trip
Top 6 of Florida’s fantastic beach campgrounds [Campendium]

Top 6 of Florida’s fantastic beach campgrounds [Campendium]
A family-friendly road trip through Las Vegas and Death Valley National Park

A family-friendly road trip through Las Vegas and Death Valley National Park
10 stops on a kid-friendly Palm Springs road trip

10 stops on a kid-friendly Palm Springs road trip
9 best campgrounds for beach camping in California [Campendium]

9 best campgrounds for beach camping in California [Campendium]
The best RV camping in Baja California [Campendium]

The best RV camping in Baja California [Campendium]
A beginner’s guide to camping in the Baja Peninsula [Campendium]

A beginner’s guide to camping in the Baja Peninsula [Campendium]

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