Category: Activities

Camping, Grand Teton National Park, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States, Wyoming

The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 2- Paddle Boarding on String & Leigh Lakes in Grand Teton National Park

The Adventuring Heidi

"The Grand (Mis)Adventure" is a blog series chronicling my fourteen-day-turned-seven-day adventure in July 2025 through the rugged, awe-inspiring northwestern corner of Wyoming. From hiking and backpacking along the Continental Divide to paddle boarding on alpine lakes and camping under the stars, I’ll be sharing the highs, challenges, and misadventures from my summer vacation that didn't… Continue reading The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 2- Paddle Boarding on String & Leigh Lakes in Grand Teton National Park

Camping, Grand Teton National Park, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States, Wyoming

The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 1 – Laramie to Grand Teton National Park

The Adventuring Heidi

"The Grand (Mis)Adventure" is a blog series chronicling my fourteen-day-turned-seven-day adventure in July 2025 through the rugged, awe-inspiring northwestern corner of Wyoming. From hiking and backpacking along the Continental Divide to paddle boarding on alpine lakes and camping under the stars, I’ll be sharing the highs, challenges, and misadventures from my summer vacation that didn't… Continue reading The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 1 – Laramie to Grand Teton National Park

Activities, Hiking, National Forests, Shoshone National Forest, United States, Waterfalls, Wyoming

Wyoming Hiked: Lake Louise

The Adventuring Heidi

No, not the famous Lake Louise that is in Canada... this is the gorgeous Wyoming version! 😀 It feels great to go back and accomplish a hike that I did not finish in the past. In August 2020, I had tried to hike to Lake Louise in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness near Dubois after a failed… Continue reading Wyoming Hiked: Lake Louise

Activities, Backpacking, Camping, Colorado, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, United States

It’s All in My Backpack: Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Campsite Reviews & Information

The Adventuring Heidi

The first time I ever backpacked was in a national park - Crater Lake National Park in southwestern Oregon in the middle of winter. I was instantly hooked on traveling with everything I needed for my survival and comfort strapped on my back, with my car and comforts miles away. Since then, I have tried… Continue reading It’s All in My Backpack: Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Campsite Reviews & Information

Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, South Dakota, United States, Wind Cave National Park

A Black Hills Weekend: Rankin Ridge in Wind Cave National Park

The Adventuring Heidi

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