The Alpine Lakes Loop at Great Basin National Park is a beautiful trail that takes hikers to two high-mountain lakes. Hiking this short loop is a great way to experience the higher life zones on mountains in the Great Basin Desert. Because Great Basin National… Read More »Alpine Lakes Loop Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park allows you to explore many different life zones because its range in elevation is so great. Hiking the Pole Canyon Loop is a great way to explore the mid-range life zone at Great Basin. This 6.5-mile loop takes hikers through meadows… Read More »Pole Canyon Great Basin National Park
Hiking under whispering pines on rolling sandy soil through open undergrowth is a typical stroll through the Gulf Coastal Plain. Visiting Logoly State Park is a great way to experience what makes south Arkansas so beautiful. With three short hikes, you can explore this amazing… Read More »Exploring Logoly State Park
The Bristlecone Pine Trail takes hikers to one of Great Basin National Park’s most unique features. These gnarly trees are among the oldest living organisms in the world. Great Basin National Park has several of these ancient groves of Bristlecone Pine Trees, which are around… Read More »Bristlecone Pine Trail – Great Basin National Park
Deep in the backwoods of the Arkansas Delta Region, is where you will find the largest tree in the state of Arkansas. The Arkansas Champion Bald Cypress stands majestic in the bottomlands of the Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge. This massive tree watches… Read More »Arkansas Champion Bald Cypress Trail
Hitting a rock and going airborne while on a two-wheeled spiky metal contraption – even two inches high – is not my kind of adventure. After turning 40 my sense of mortality and broken bones has only grown. However, even though I’m not the biggest… Read More »Blue Bayou Trail, Iron Mountain
Millwood State Park in southwest Arkansas is a beautiful area with a unique and amazing aspect – alligators. Some people may not consider this a draw, but with proper Leave No Trace practices they don’t have to be scary. Millwood State Park is one of… Read More »Waterfowl Way – Millwood State Park
White Cliffs Natural Area is a great way to explore Arkansas’ Gulf Coastal Plain as well as see some rare and unusual natural sites. A short 1.8-mile loop takes hikers through this fascinating area preserved by the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. Annona Chalk White Cliffs… Read More »White Cliffs Natural Area
Note: this post on Robinson Point Trail contains affiliate links. Shopping through those links supports Right Kind Of Lost at no extra cost to you, for which we are eternally grateful! Robinson Point Trail takes you through tunnels of cedar groves to endless views of… Read More »Robinson Point Trail
When people come together to protect nature, everyone wins. And that’s exactly what happened with Rattlesnake Ridge, near Little Rock. Just west of Pinnacle Mountain State Park, you’ll find this unique place, which I have always thought looked like the back scales of a dragon.… Read More »Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area
Note: this post on the Potato Harbor/Cavern Point Loop 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 miles along the edge of a sea cliff overlooking the Pacific… Read More »Potato Harbor/Cavern Point Loop – Channel Islands
Tucked in the Ozarks, you find hollows, history, creeks, caves, and springs. Some of the cool places the Ozark National Forest and Buffalo National River do a great job of showcasing with trails or pointing them out on maps. However, some are not so easily… Read More »Big Creek Cave Falls Trail
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 short spur trail at the pinnacle of the Fortynine Palms Oasis trail at Joshua Tree National Park… Read More »Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail
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 Prairie Creek grove and Cathedral Trees at Redwood National and State Parks is one of the best… Read More »Karl Knapp Cathedral Trees Loop – Redwood NP
Woolly Hollow State Park is tucked into the foothills of the Ozarks. The park offers many fun outdoor activities, including fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, and, of course, hiking. Hiking the Huckleberry Trail is a great way to see and explore the entire park. This 3.6-mile… Read More »Huckleberry Trail – Woolly Hollow 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! Fern Canyon at Redwood National and State Parks might be a short hike, but it’s a great choice… Read More »Fern Canyon – Redwood National Park
The Big Ben Nature Trail at Village Creek State Park is an excellent short hike to see all that makes Crowley’s Ridge unique. It showcases the geology, flora, and history of the region. This hike is a self-guided nature hike, so be sure to pick… Read More »Big Ben Nature 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! When visiting Redwood National and State Parks hiking among the redwoods is a must. One great way to… Read More »Stout Grove – Redwood National Park
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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