Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through AFAR's website.
I get it: The idea of defrosting your windshield and putting snow chains on your tires can be off-putting for any trip. But winter has several advantages when it comes to on-the-road adventures. Taking a road trip during this season allows you to see well-loved destinations during their off-season and is a fine time to visit environments that get unbearably hot in the summer.