One little Heidi, one big world
One last adventure in the Black Hills and South Dakota before beginning the drive home awaited Taylor, Janice, and I: a short morning hike in Wind Cave National Park as we headed south from Custer. Bison (or buffalo as we all tend to call them) roam freely in Custer State Park and Wind Cave National… Continue reading A Black Hills Weekend: Rankin Ridge in Wind Cave National Park
The long and short: This is one of my favorite hikes I've ever done! End of post. Ha, just kidding. But seriously, the hike to the summit of Black Elk Peak, which is South Dakota's high point, blew me away. When my friends Janice and Taylor joined me in planning our Black Hills adventure weekend,… Continue reading A Black Hills Weekend: On top of South Dakota on Black Elk Peak
I'm a creature of habit, and if I am going to drive two hours to hike I more often than not end up in Rocky Mountain National Park - specifically the entrances from Estes Park. Which is quite fine, though there is the hassle of timed entry reservations and crowds during the summer and fall.… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: American Lakes and Thunder Pass
Sunset at Cape Alava Looking for a relaxed, beginner-friendly coastal backpacking route in Olympic National Park? Look no further than the Ozette Triangle! The Ozette Triangle (also called the Ozette Loop or Cape Alava Loop) is an equilateral triangle-shaped route beginning near Lake Ozette on the northwest coast of the Olympic Peninsula. At just over… Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Backpacking the Ozette Triangle in Olympic National Park
Two Girls Roving: The tale of a 16 day, 3522 mile road trip to the Pacific Northwest in celebration of my friend's college graduation! Follow along for all the shenanigans through thousands of miles, eight National Park Service units, night after night of camping, and even some coastal backpacking! September 6, 2024 Whelp, the day… Continue reading Two Girls Roving: Days 15 & 16 – John Day Fossil Beds National Monument & The Journey Home
The Adventuring Heidi 