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
One thing I love about exploring Arkansas is the different types of geological regions there are in The Natural State. The Delta Region can be just as beautiful as the mountains of the Ozarks and Ouachitas. The Delta is also rich with history and a… Read More »Rohwer to Arkansas City Delta Heritage Trail
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Arkansas has a few areas with some truly unique rock formations, and the Pedestal Rocks and Kings Bluff area is definitely one of them. The 4.3-mile figure-eight loop shows many unique sandstone bluffs, some of them tall and skinny columns like the hoodoos you see… Read More »Pedestal Rocks Kings Bluff Loops
A few years ago I helped a friend with a research project about the Champion Trees of Arkansas. Throughout the year we drove all over the state finding and photographing the trees. I love trees, but I think what I loved most about the project… Read More »Why The Natural State hiking is the best + FREE Arkansas Hiking Checklist
If you are looking for a quiet place with big rewards to get away, Cove Lake Recreation Area in western Arkansas is a great campground to consider. Tucked into the side of the mountain on the northern slope of Mount Magazine, Arkansas’ highest mountain, the… Read More »Cove Lake Recreation Area
I’m so excited to have Roy on the blog today. Roy is a Texan and like me is a veteran of the newspaper industry. He’s been exploring Arkansas for nearly a year now. Today he tells us about a recent trip where things didn’t go… Read More »Flex and Flexibility
For many turning to nature is a way to cope with all the negativity in our world today. Nature can show us how resilient, how peaceful, and how wonderful this world can be. Hot Springs, Arkansas, resident Chuck Dudley, began sharing his explorations and travels… Read More »Meet Chuck – the Travelin’ Arkansan
Black Fork Mountain stretches from Arkansas into Oklahoma just north of Queen Wilhelmina State Park in the Ouachita National Forest. The trail offers spectacular views, unique forests, and historic places. Black Fork Mountain Trail is great for a long day hike or an overnight backpack.… Read More »Hiking Black Fork Mountain Trail
Floating in Arkansas is generally a springtime activity, however, there are a few rivers that can be floated all year long. One great choice is the Ouachita River below Remmel Dam to the whitewater park in Malvern. The great thing about the Remmel to Rockport… Read More »Remmel to Rockport – A great float for beginners
The Mountains in southwest Arkansas between Glenwood and Mena are my favorite on the entire planet. They are so rugged, remote, and beautiful, you simply cannot look at them without awe. Last month I hiked the Caney Creek/Buckeye Trail Loop in that area for the… Read More »Caney Creek/Buckeye Mountain Trail Loop
The phrase “a rainy” can have a negative connotation, but it’s all about perspective. I actually love to hike in the rain. The forest is quiet, calm, and enchanting. One great thing about spring in the South is it promises lots of rain. And in… Read More »The seven best waterfalls in Arkansas
It’s spring time and in Arkansas that means it the rivers are at a great level to float! One of my favorite floats in southwest Arkansas is the a short day float on the Ouachita River. It has an odd name for a float. It’s… Read More »Dragover float on the Ouachita River
Spring rains might mean a weekend full of Netflix instead of slogging through sloppy soaking hike, but it also means it’s waterfall season. Last week here in Arkansas it rained for four days straight. And it was a nice gentle rain, it poured and flooded.… Read More »Fuzzy Butt Falls
One thing I love about Arkansas is its diverse nature. With the nickname The Natural State, Arkansas offers a wide variety of activities for enjoying nature. There is hunting, hiking, fishing, boating, birding, and many more activities that put you in the middle of nature.… Read More »Arkansas Champion Trees
I used to have a hiking buddy who liked the life of less resistance, and I never understood his approach. I am a go, go, go, kind of person. When I get off work on a Friday, I plan to be out of town that… Read More »Favorite places versus exploring new places
I’m really excited to have Mark of Kayak Guru writing the blog post for today. He writes about great places to kayak, canoe, and SUP in Arkansas. And because he has a different take than I, he writes about places I’m don’t usually float. So… Read More »Floating In Arkansas – Great Places To Kayak, Canoe, And SUP