From Northern Lights in Denali to whale watching in Maui, these U.S. national parks offer rare winter experiences without peak-season crowds.

Scents turn richer and more tactile in the cold, favoring resins, woods, warm spices, and velvety gourmands that seem to cling to wool coats and knit scarves. These bold compositions linger in the dense winter air, unfolding slowly rather than bursting with bright notes.

Even in winter, when long dark nights can amplify feelings of loneliness, spending time with nature may elicit awe and wonder that brings important wellness benefits. While the winter chill can make stepping outside feel like a struggle,

From ice fishing to toboggan racing to skiing in a ghost town, winter adventures hit differently in these less-crowded alternatives to national parks.

The trick to making leggings feel like pants is to style them as such. Opt for a white button-up instead of a white T-shirt, then add shearling coat for texture and contras. Kitten heeled pumps, a pearl necklace, and a tassel hairpin give it an elegant, Audrey Hepburn-like finish.

Put simply, “feeling hungrier during winter is normal,” Kathleen Moore, RDN, LD, a staff dietitian at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, tells SELF. More specifically, Moore explains, “reduced sunlight and lower temperatures influence appetite and mood” in ways both subtle and overt.

The Winter Olympics are set to begin shortly, with Vinecki looking to build on her previous Olympic experience and current momentum from her recent win.

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