Tag: nature

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

Exploring Wind Cave: Our Adventure on the Fairgrounds Tour

The Adventuring Heidi

Due to elevator repairs, I had never had the chance to get below ground on my visit to Wind Cave National Park in May 2024. Though it was disappointing, we still enjoyed the short hike around Rankin Ridge and completed the Junior Ranger books during our trip. But a cave tour forever remained on our… Continue reading Exploring Wind Cave: Our Adventure on the Fairgrounds Tour

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

Camping, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Guy W. Talbot State Park, National Forests, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Oregon, United States, Washington, Waterfalls

Two Girls Roving: Day 13 – Columbia River Gorge & Hood River Fruit Loop

The Adventuring Heidi

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 4, 2024 Alas, it was… Continue reading Two Girls Roving: Day 13 – Columbia River Gorge & Hood River Fruit Loop

Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Olympic National Park, United States, Washington

Two Girls Roving: Day 11 – Ozette Triangle Backpacking & Hoh Rainforest

The Adventuring Heidi

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 2, 2024 Another damp morning… Continue reading Two Girls Roving: Day 11 – Ozette Triangle Backpacking & Hoh Rainforest

Activities, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Olympic National Park, United States, Washington

Two Girls Roving: Day 10 – Ozette Triangle Backpacking Cape Alava to Sand Point

The Adventuring Heidi

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 1, 2024 What a drastic… Continue reading Two Girls Roving: Day 10 – Ozette Triangle Backpacking Cape Alava to Sand Point