The Painted Canyon Trail at Theodore Roosevelt National Park is my favorite trail at the park. It is a short 4.3-mile out-and-back. But the Painted Canyon Trail is packed with what makes the landscape of TRNP so special and beautiful. It starts with sweeping vistas… Read More »Hiking Painted Canyon Trail, TRNP
Biscayne National Park in South Florida is unlike most national parks because the wilderness that it protects is mainly underwater. Looking out over Biscayne Bay, one may simply see a wide stretch of blue water coming to an end at another wide stretch of blue… Read More »Biscayne National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota is steeped in history of the 26th President of the United States. And although there are many beautiful natural wonders to explore in the park, no visit would be complete without learning some of this history. Visiting… Read More »Elkhorn Ranch Unit – Theodore Roosevelt National Park
The less money you spend on one trip, the more trips you can take. When I travel I try to spend as little money as possible so I can go more and go further. On my recent trip to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North… Read More »Theodore Roosevelt National Park expense report
One thing I love about Arkansas is the geographical diversity the state has to offer. Most people think of outdoor recreation in The Natural State as hiking to awe-inspiring vistas in the Ozark or Ouachita Mountains. However, Arkansas offers six distinct natural regions, not just… Read More »Watson to Rohwer Delta Heritage Trail
While floating along the Buffalo National River recently I was telling my friends the rules for kayaking on waterways in Arkansas. The river was packed with paddlers, and a couple overheard me talking about Arkansas kayak laws. They were surprised to learn that they were… Read More »Arkansas Kayak laws, rules, and regulations
Everglades National Park is the third-largest national park by land in the lower 48, however, most of the park is accessible by water trail. But if you are a hiker, don’t let that discourage you from visiting the park. Everglades National Park hiking trails may… Read More »Everglades National Park hiking trails
A trail with awesome scenery and history is always a win-win. The Buffalo National River offers several of these types of trails as natural beauty and history play a big role in the park. The Tyler Bend area in the middle district of the park… Read More »Riverview Trail Buffalo River – Tyler Bend
One of the great things about Arkansas is that there are so many wonderful ways to explore all the natural aspects of it. Whether you are hiking, paddling, or hunting there is a plethora of ways to recreate and explore The Natural State. Arkansas Water… Read More »Islets Cove Paddle Trail – DeGray Lake
Shark Valley in Everglades National Park is big but a great way to explore this unique area of the United States. It’s also an area of the park where you are almost guaranteed to catch glimpses of wildlife. The main trail at Shark Valley is… Read More »Shark Valley Trails Loop
Does this sound like you? You love to travel, and talking about your travel experiences gets you excited and makes you happy. So you do it…a lot. But you don’t want to be that person who always destination name drops or has to top your… Read More »How not be a travel snob
I must be crazy to have been drawn to a story about a woman who loved to solo travel across the country but ended up being brutally murdered on one of her trips. So many people tell me all the time how it’s not safe… Read More »“Pure Land” book review
Hot Springs National Park stands out from other national parks in that you are only steps from being completely surrounded by nature without stepping outside the city. Well, when you hike in Hot Springs National Park, you are technically stepping outside the city limits, but… Read More »Goat Rock Trail Loop – Hot Springs National Park
Everglades National Park is a large expanse of wilderness, almost covering all of Southern Florida. With more than 1.5 million acres, the area is unlike any other place in the world. With characteristics of both North America and the Caribbean, it truly is unique. This… Read More »Everglades National Park – your complete guide
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