Category: California

California, Camping, Death Valley National Park, Desert National Wildlife Refuge, Hiking, Ice Age Fossils State Park, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Nevada, Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, United States

Salt, Sand, and Sierra Mornings: Day 1 – Fossil Beds & Badwater

The Adventuring Heidi

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

California, Hiking, National Forests, San Bernardino National Forest, United States

A Taste of the PCT: Snow Creek to San Jacinto Wilderness

The Adventuring Heidi

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