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Winter is traditionally a less-visited time in national parks. So take advantage and head over when the crowds are few, the vistas are crystal clear in the cold air, and the sight of white snow blanketing the red hoodoos will make you grab your camera. At 9,000 feet, Bryce definitely feels the chill in the winter months, so bundle up well for your trip. Roads are always open, though sometime they close temporarily after a heavy snowfall. Note that the Park's shuttle system does not run in the winter. Check road conditions first, avoid driving in storms that can white-out visibility, and explore the Park when it's a spectacular winter fairyland. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling are all activities up for grabs. Tip: Come during the Winter Festival, which features cross country ski races, an archery clinic, and even an archery biathlon competition. They also offer free snowshoe tours, free clinics in photography, snow sculpture events, kid-specific activities, and more. The Festival is scheduled over Presidents' Day Weekend every year; call sponsoring Best Western Ruby's Inn at 1-866-866-6616 for more info. (Their accommodations are passable, but you can do better. Their restaurant buffet is not all bad.)