Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks offer snow play areas and winter activities into May. Wolverton snow play area in Sequoia National Park and Grant Grove snow play areas in Kings Canyon ...

1. Sequoia National Park “Without a doubt my favorite national park to visit in the winter is Sequoia National Park in California,” Pattiz said.

After four years of closure, Crystal Cave is reopening this month in Sequoia National Park. Learn why it was closed, how to book a tour, and more.

Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park, California, reopens for the season, offering guided tours and a magical underground experience after a 4-year closure.

Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park, California, reopens for the season, offering guided tours and a magical underground experience after a 4-year closure.

A majestic “counterpoint” to the park’s namesake trees, the cave is welcoming visitors back after recovering from fire and storm damage.