Tag: Travel

District of Columbia, Maryland, National Mall & District of Columbia Area Parks, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States, Work Travel Life

DC Round Two – Part 3: Ford’s Theatre, National Mall, Rock Creek Park, and Clara Barton National Historic Site

The Adventuring Heidi

Alas, my final post of my final day of my crazy trip trying to get all of the National Park Service units visited in the DC region! September 16, 2023 DC is an absolute ghost town at 8:15am on a Saturday. It is a bit bizarre to be in a place where hotels are cheaper… Continue reading DC Round Two – Part 3: Ford’s Theatre, National Mall, Rock Creek Park, and Clara Barton National Historic Site

District of Columbia, National Mall & District of Columbia Area Parks, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States, Work Travel Life

DC Round Two – Part 2: Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS, Belmont Paul Women’s Equality NM, and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal NHP

The Adventuring Heidi

Continuing on my whirlwind trip to finish out all the DC National Park Service (NPS) units... September 15, 2023 My work conference wrapped up with a half-day session, which meant for the next 24 hours I would be on personal time before my flight home! I had chosen to swap hotels, trading in some Hilton… Continue reading DC Round Two – Part 2: Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS, Belmont Paul Women’s Equality NM, and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal NHP

Colorado, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States

Colorado Parkin’ Day 7 – Great Sand Dunes National Park

The Adventuring Heidi

May 26, 2023 Good thing I had a good night's sleep the night before, as I did not feel very rested when my super early morning alarm went off. After battling with the incredibly rude campground neighbor's who were still blasting music and carrying on by midnight, I was just exhausted. But I had a… Continue reading Colorado Parkin’ Day 7 – Great Sand Dunes National Park

Camping, Colorado, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Hiking, National Forests, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Rio Grande National Forest, San Juan National Forest, United States, Waterfalls

Colorado Parkin’ Day 6 – Treasure Falls, Great Sand Dunes National Park, & Zapata Falls

The Adventuring Heidi

May 25, 2023 Hands down I had the BEST night of sleep ever, sleeping about eleven hours as the East Fork San Juan River roared in my ears. I cannot remember the last time I awoke feeling this refreshed! I took the morning slow, preparing some breakfast and coffee, which I enjoyed in my hammock… Continue reading Colorado Parkin’ Day 6 – Treasure Falls, Great Sand Dunes National Park, & Zapata Falls

Aztec Ruins National Monument, Camping, Chimney Rock National Monument, Colorado, Hiking, National Forests, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, New Mexico, San Juan National Forest, United States

Colorado Parkin’ Day 5 – Aztec Ruins National Monument & Chimney Rock National Monument

The Adventuring Heidi

May 24, 2023 Time to get on the road again! Today would be the start of what I would call my two "down days" of the trip, where I did not have a particularly busy itinerary. It was time to leave Mesa Verde National Park and briefly visit New Mexico before heading into the San… Continue reading Colorado Parkin’ Day 5 – Aztec Ruins National Monument & Chimney Rock National Monument