One little Heidi, one big world
February 28, 2026 Let's get the adventure started! After what I perceived to be a lull in adventuring, it was time to put new dirt on old shoes. A sale from Southwest months earlier compelled my friend, Lindsey, and I to seek warmer pastures for a late winter getaway. The original plan was Tucson, but… Continue reading Salt, Sand, and Sierra Mornings: Day 1 – Fossil Beds & Badwater
Located in the absolute middle of nowhere between Kemmerer and Cokeville in southwestern Wyoming, Fossil Butte National Monument seems to be one of those places people poke around at on a journey to somewhere else, namely Wyoming's two famous national parks, Grand Teton and Yellowstone. I am probably no different, as all my visits have… Continue reading Wyoming Hiked: Historic Quarry Trail at Fossil Butte National Monument
When a work trip took me to Palm Springs, California, I was quick to research activities I could do in the few personal hours I would have. Once I realized the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) was a mere 15 minutes away from my hotel, I quickly made plans for a pre-dawn hike on a 3.5… Continue reading A Taste of the PCT: Snow Creek to San Jacinto Wilderness
In the standard Friday afternoon tradition a group chat was sent at work asking what everyone was up to for the weekend. The standard replies of activities with children, housework, and so on was sent. Then there was me: "I'm hiking to the beach!" As expected the response was met with crickets and GIFs expressing… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Sandbeach Lake
An opportunity for 360-degree views without having to climbing up above 10,000 feet or enter into Rocky Mountain National Park?! Sign me up! Hiking to Kruger Rock has been on my radar for awhile now after seeing photos of friends summiting with the gorgeous views in the background. While most accomplish the hike in under… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Kruger Rock via Limber Pine Trail
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