One little Heidi, one big world
I guess this is a start of a tradition, as this was the second year in a row I headed out of state chasing new National Park excitement over Presidents Day weekend! This year I got the crazy idea to make a big loop down to Amarillo, Texas. I don't think most people seek out… Continue reading Presidential Adventure 23: Day 1 – Capulin Volcano National Monument
October 21, 2022 What to do, what to do on a Friday off from work? I debated weather - mostly wind - forecasts and went to bed with no plan. I originally wanted to explore the Thunder Pass area with a possible summit of Lulu Mountain, but the wind meant being above tree line would… Continue reading Colorado Explored: Disappointment Falls & Deadman Fire Lookout
August 20, 2022 Time for one last tune-up hike before my adventure to Longs Peak! A cool, moody day called for a grand tour of some of the many alpine lakes in the Bear Lake area of Rocky Mountain National Park. My friends Tom and Sarah had done this loop a few weeks prior, and… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Alpine Lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park
I love after a day of meetings and work obligations being able to get outside somehow. Not all the places I am for work are great for it, but thankfully Casper is! Casper is Wyoming's second largest city, and sits on the northern side of Casper Mountain, a large mountain that stretches west-to-east. Casper Mountain… Continue reading Wyoming Hiked: Bridle Trail
August 7, 2022 "I got us a reservation for 5am in the park!" exclaimed Sarah once she realized I had been sitting on her couch for a little while and came out to greet me. It was another weekend sleep over at one of my favorite friends' house, and we needed to hatch a plan.… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Flattop Mountain
The Adventuring Heidi 