Our National Parks offer an opportunity to see some of the most spectacular scenery of the West. Off seasons and winter are a great time to visit many of our National Parks, and you will get to witness them under totally different conditions of people and weather. Remember that the NPS offer seasonal passes and senior discount passes, both of which offer a considerable savings. If you have not done so, view the recent PBS special about our National Parks and their founders. A very good and interesting series by Ken Burns. This documentry series can be seen at the PBS website and at services like Netflix.