One of the most well-known, visited, and talked-about parks in the U.S., Yosemite National Park is equally stunning in winter, when it transforms from a crowded summer destination into a quiet alpine wilderness. You can expect fewer people, glistening snow, icy waterfalls, and a peaceful atmosphere you rarely see during peak season.

When we were children, the magic of winter is the comfort it brings. As adults, we get caught up in the day-to-day and being parents . . .