“Travel solo,” they say. “It will be fun,” they say. Well, this is one time you should listen to them. When you travel by yourself, it frees you like nothing else. You learn to rely on yourself both physically and mentally. Solo travel also gives… Read More »10 reasons to travel solo
Hot Springs National Park may be surrounded by a city, but there are some great hiking trails within the park, just steps away from town. Downtown Hot Springs is flanked by several mountains, with the two prominent ones being North Mountain and West Mountain. Combining… Read More »West Mountain Loop Hot Springs National Park
Note: this post contains affiliate links. Shopping through those links supports Right Kind Of Lost at no extra cost to you, for which we are eternally grateful! The favorite trail that I hiked in Redwood National and State Parks in Northern California is the Yurok… Read More »Yurok Loop to Hidden Beach, Redwood National Park
As I walked out of the bathroom’s floodlight and into the darkness, I switched on my headlamp in order to see better. The stream of light illuminated thousands of tiny particles in the air floating around like snow caught up in wind. It was smoke.… Read More »Expectation versus Reality – Plan for Reality
Note: this post contains affiliate links. Shopping through those links supports Right Kind Of Lost at no extra cost to you, for which we are eternally grateful! Hiking the Tall Trees Trail at Redwood National Park is one of the best ways to experience the… Read More »Hiking the Tall Trees Trail – Redwood National Park
When we think of national parks we tend to think of sweeping mountain vistas or red and orange deep canyons. But underground can be just as amazing. The National Park Service protects many cave systems, with three being the highest level of protection – national… Read More »National Park Caves
Note: this post contains affiliate links. Shopping through those links supports Right Kind Of Lost at no extra cost to you, for which we are eternally grateful! Redwood National Park has so much for the nature lover that it’s hard to summarize it up in… Read More »Redwood National Park – what to do and see
A friend recently asked me for advice. She had a trip coming up where she would be traveling alone on a long car ride to meet up with some other friends. Knowing that I love traveling solo, she asked the usual things – tips for… Read More »Dealing pre-trip anxieties
As you stand on the edge of the rim overlooking Crater Lake, it’s hard to not take off down the slope, finding your way to the shore of the lake. However, this would be extremely dangerous and illegal. But fortunately, Crater Lake National Park has… Read More »Hiking the Cleetwood Cove Trail
Visiting Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is a great way to experience the magic of the Cascades and learn about volcanoes. Crater Lake sits atop Mount Mazama, which is just one of a string of volcanoes from Northern California to British Columbia. But there… Read More »Crater Lake National Park
Another trip, another expense report. With this blog, I want to help others have great adventures. It’s one thing to say, “You can travel for cheap!” But unless it’s not tangible advice, then it’s not that beneficial. With these expense reports, I write down all… Read More »Crater Lake/Redwood Expense Report
I topped a hill and saw the blaring lights of the town where I had planned to stop for the night. “Awe, it’s a little oasis,” I thought because I was tired as all get out. It was an oasis, but not the kind I… Read More »Three days of driving – was it worth it?
Hiking the Petrified Forest Loop at Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a great way to see all the beautiful aspects of the park in one hike. Now, it’s one long hike, but except for a few very short and steep bits, the length is what… Read More »Petrified Forest Loop Theodore Roosevelt National Park
The Black Hills in western South Dakota are full of interesting and beautiful places to explore. Wind Cave National Park has a rich history and several unique features that make it a great place to visit. It’s these unique features, such as being one of… Read More »Exploring Wind Cave National Park
On a recent trip to North Dakota, I might have annoyed my brother by writing every little expense down. If filled the gas tank, I’d hand the receipt to him and say, “Write it down.” If he filled the tank, I’d hold my hand out… Read More »Why you should do a post-trip budget analysis
Note: this post contains affiliate links. Shopping through those links supports Right Kind Of Lost at no extra cost to you, for which we are eternally grateful! Theodore Roosevelt National Park is one of the least visited parks, but it’s really a hidden treasure. It’s… Read More »Theodore Roosevelt National Park – a complete guide
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