Over Christmas break, I went on a vacation with my family. It was the first time my brother, sister, their spouses, my nephew and I had all been on a trip together. And because I am the one who has been bitten by the travel… Read More »Have I gotten too comfortable with solo?
Normally I solo road trip, but sometimes it’s really nice to have someone go with you. On my latest trip to south Florida, my best friend joined me. Because I knew the more expensive items like camping and fuel would be split two ways, I… Read More »Budget Travel – Everglades National Park Expense Report
Alum Cove Trail is a great short day hike that showcases some unique rock formations in the Ozarks. This 1-mile loop takes hikers over and under one of the largest natural bridges in this part of the country. It also takes you by interesting caves,… Read More »Alum Cove Trail
Traveling solo doesn’t have to be scary, darning, or brave. I love a good solo road trip, but anytime your road trip there is an inherent risk. These five solo road trip safety tips will help you feel more secure in your decision to take… Read More »Solo road trip safety tips
Tucked into the Ozarks off the beaten path is a beautiful little trail to a magnificent waterfall. Kings River Falls is one of those places, I’d always heard of but had never been to. To me, it is one of those places, where I saw… Read More »Kings River Falls
Village Creek State Park is a jewel in Northeast Arkansas and offers activities for just about every kind of outdoor enthusiast. Village Creek State Park sits high up on Crowley’s Ridge in between Wynne and Forest City. This Arkansas State Park preserves nearly 7,000 acres… Read More »Village Creek State Park
So if you’ve been following this blog for a while and have gotten to know me, you will find this post is going to be different. Instead of giving you a trip report on how cheap I traveled, I’m going to show you how to… Read More »Visiting Terlingua, Texas
When my sister and I traveled to North Carolina a woman said to us at our campground, “Y’all sure come a long way to live like hobos in the woods.” It was funny and we love to quote her. In true Right Kind Of Lost… Read More »Hobos in the woods
I’m super stoked to have a guest post by my brother Jacob. Here he gives tips and reasons why you should explore an Arkansas WMA with your dog. You can read more about my and Jacob’s adventures here when we backpacked the Lake Ouachita Vista… Read More »Exploring Arkansas WMA with Your Dog
I was in the bookstore a few months ago searching for an adventure book to help occupy myself through being stuck at home during COVID. As I pursued the history section, I came across the book “The Lost City of Z.” On the cover is… Read More »“The Lost City of Z” book review
Caddo Lake on the Texas and Louisiana border is a unique place as it is home to the world’s largest cypress grove. Being from the hills, I have always found cypress trees interesting. From the way they adapt to living in water to the fact… Read More »Hell’s Half Acre Paddling Trail – Caddo Lake
The Hideout Hollow Trail in the Buffalo National River is a great way to explore the beauty of the Ozarks with not a lot of effort. This short 2-mile, out-and-back trail showcases the best features that make this region so interesting. With an overlook of… Read More »Hideout Hollow Trail – Buffalo National River
No visit to Mammoth Cave National Park would be complete without a tour of the cave. There are many wonderful things to do at the park, like kayaking or hiking, but the cave is what makes the area so unique and interesting. Of course, when… Read More »Extended Historic Tour (Self Guided) Mammoth Cave
One aspect of travel that I really enjoy is learning about other cultures, both modern-day and from long ago. The Old Military Road Trail at Village Creek State Park in northeastern Arkansas allows you to walk in the footsteps of those who lived nearly 200… Read More »Old Military Road Trail – Village Creek State Park
It is officially winter, and some people say that is not camping season. But just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t have fun camping. As long as you are prepared to be in the elements correctly, cold weather camping doesn’t have to be… Read More »Cold weather camping – how to stay warm
You’d have to be crazy to visit the hottest place on earth in the summer, right? Well, things aren’t always the way they seem. Don’t get me wrong, going to the hottest place on earth in summer is crazy, but it is also doable…from your… Read More »Visiting Death Valley in the summer
With Instagram and Facebook showing us all the amazing times other people are having on vacation, sometimes it’s hard to remember that we are only seeing the highlight reel. You know, the best parts of the trip. But with social media giving everyone FOMO (fear… Read More »California trip misadventures
Kings Canyon National Park is a large park, and most places to visit are within the backcountry. But there are some great trails in the front country that give you a taste of exploring the backcountry. Hiking the Rae Lakes Loop is a popular backcountry… Read More »Mist Falls – Kings Canyon National Park
It wasn’t until I began working for a non-profit that I came to realize just how important our volunteers are to make things work. Volunteers are the glue that holds the organization together. The outdoor space is no different. Without volunteers, public lands and outdoor… Read More »Five reasons you should volunteer for public lands
A first aid kit is part of the 10 essentials and carrying one with you at all times while exploring the outdoors is very important. It’s one of those things that you hope to never have to use, but when you do need to use… Read More »Outdoor First Aid Kit – What you need
Yosemite National Park is vast and seemingly endless. You could spend weeks in the park and still not see everything it has to offer. So what do you do if you only have one day in Yosemite National Park?Yosemite National Park is one of the… Read More »What to do with one day in Yosemite National Park
One of your main and important pieces of equipment while backpacking is a water filter. Filtering out all the nasty bacteria and parasites that live in waterways is very important. But with all the options for water filters, how do you know what is right… Read More »Gravity vs pump water filter for backpacking
The Buffalo National River inspires awe not only for its amazing natural beauty but also for its rich history. Peoples have called the Buffalo National River home for thousands of years. The Osage and Ochethi Sakowin people lived in the area before Europeans called it… Read More »Indian Rockhouse Trail – Buffalo National River
If you are looking to beat the crowds and have the giant sequoias all to yourself, consider hiking the Hart Tree Trail at Kings Canyon National Park. The 8.5-mile loop takes you through the largest group of giant sequoias in the world. In addition to… Read More »Hart Tree Trail – Kings Canyon National Park
I was fortunate this year to still be able to take a vacation. It has been more than six months since COVID began wreaking havoc on our country. I had to change my trip dates more than once. And I wasn’t 100 percent sure I… Read More »COVID Travel Tips – travel but be mindful
I first learned about the General Sherman tree when I was exploring the Champion Trees of Arkansas. With my curiosity piqued for big trees, I wanted to learn where the biggest tree in the world is. It turns out that the tree is within the… Read More »Hiking the Congress Trail/ General Sherman Tree
While sitting around the campfire with strangers during an outdoor class, one woman said something that struck a chord with me. She said simply, but with force, “It is not safe to travel alone.” Then she said speaking to a hypothetical person, “I’m sorry. Nothing… Read More »Why traveling solo doesn’t scare me