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! Tucked into the Ozarks off the beaten path is a beautiful little trail to a magnificent waterfall. Kings… 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
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! I was in the bookstore a few months ago searching for an adventure book to help occupy myself… 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
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! It is officially winter, and some people say that is not camping season. But just because it’s cold… Read More »Cold weather camping – how to stay warm
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! You’d have to be crazy to visit the hottest place on earth in the summer, right? Well, things… 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
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! Kings Canyon National Park is a large park, and most places to visit are within the backcountry. But… 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
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! A first aid kit is part of the 10 essentials and carrying one with you at all times… Read More »Outdoor First Aid Kit – What you need
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! Yosemite National Park is vast and seemingly endless. You could spend weeks in the park and still not… Read More »What to do with one day in Yosemite 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! One of your main and important pieces of equipment while backpacking is a water filter. Filtering out all… 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
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! If you are looking to beat the crowds and have the giant sequoias all to yourself, consider hiking… Read More »Hart Tree Trail – Kings Canyon 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! I was fortunate this year to still be able to take a vacation. It has been more than… Read More »COVID Travel Tips – travel but be mindful
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! I first learned about the General Sherman tree when I was exploring the Champion Trees of Arkansas. With… Read More »Hiking the Congress Trail/ General Sherman Tree
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! While sitting around the campfire with strangers during an outdoor class, one woman said something that struck a… Read More »Why traveling solo doesn’t scare me
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! Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are magical places that make you feel like you are living life… Read More »Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
I was fortunate this year to be able to still travel despite all the COVID unpredictabilities. However, I did have my challenges. I had to move my trip back two months and up until about the week before I was supposed to leave, I still… Read More »Budget Road Trip – California National Parks Expense Report
Public lands are my favorite thing. Getting away deep into the wilderness couldn’t be possible without large swaths of land that belong to the public. And because they belong to the public, they are open to all to explore. However, there are many different types… Read More »Different types of public lands
It’s no secret that solo travel is my jam. But every time I go somewhere alone, it’s inevitable that at least three people ask me, “Aren’t you scared?” And the truth is, I always get pre-trip jitters, but that has nothing to do with my… Read More »Why I took a Wilderness First Responder Course