Note: this post on How to Stay while Camping in the Heat 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 dogs days of summer are not the most… Read More »Camping in the heat – how to stay cool
While planning for an upcoming outdoors trip to West Virginia, I texted my sister two campground options and something unexpected. One was close to everything but had platforms tent pads. I explained to her that when there are platforms, it’s harder to stake out a… Read More »Planning for the unexpected outdoors
Sometimes you can have the perfect trip planned out and then the weather doesn’t cooperate. And there’s no rain check. So what do you do? You go anyway and adventure in the rain. Last fall, Hike Like A Woman sister Annie and I planned a… Read More »Land Between the Lakes
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
Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. You can see and explore many areas in the United States for fairly low cost. Camping and cooking your own food is a great way to travel on the cheap. I just got back from exploring Wyoming and Colorado.… Read More »How I Travel on the Cheap – Expense Report
Note: OUTXE provided a sample to me at no charge in order to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The more I backpack and travel, the more gadgets I find myself using. A cell phone has many uses other than making calls in… Read More »OUTXE Savage Rugged Power Bank Review
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 first time I camped alone, it was not planned to be a solo trip. The trip actually even began with another person – my then very recent ex-boyfreind. But then he left me. He was called into work. He didn’t have to go, but… Read More »Camping alone and learning independence
National Parks are huge. But sometimes you only have a short period of time to spend in them. That is why I am writing a series of blog post with suggested itineraries if you only have two days. Big Bend National Park is really three… Read More »48 hours in Big Bend National Park
Even though I love road trips, there are so many hiking and camping destinations that are just too far to drive. Personally I wouldn’t mind driving three days to see a spectacular destination, however I do not get that much time off of work. So… Read More »Flying with camping gear dos and don’ts
I have to admit when I have been freaked out on the trail, it was all in my head. It was me that freaked myself out. We watch scary movies. We read stories in newspapers about bad things that happen to good people. And we… Read More »Three times I’ve been freaked out on the trail
National parks are huge and sometimes you only have a short time to explore them. And when you only have a short time, it can be intimidating to figure out what to do. Olympic National Park is probably the hardest of the parks I have… Read More »48 hours in Olympic National Park
I don’t think anyone who goes out into the backcountry has had a perfect hike right out of the gate. And probably no one has had a completely perfect hike. I have made several backpacking mistakes. And I have compiled them here so you can… Read More »Backpacking mistakes I have made
For some of y’all fall has already arrived, but for those of us in the South fall is just beginning. One reason why I love fall so much is the relentless sweltry summer finally lets go and the air turns crisp and cool. You add… Read More »Fall bonfire guide: how to rock it on the lakeshore
National parks offer so much to do, and it can be intimidating when you only have a limited time to visit a park. If you only have two days to spend in a park, there really is no way to see it all. That is… Read More »What to do with only 48 hours in the Grand Canyon
The first time I traveled to a national park, I was surprised to learn that there were no showers anywhere in the park. I was traveling with a friend, and I was afraid this fact was going to discourage her from going. But it didn’t,… Read More »The ultimate backcountry hygiene guide
Have you ever had one of those trips where nothing seems to go according to plan? My recent trip to the White Mountains in New Hampshire was one of those trips. We were supposed to hike the north part of the Presidential Traverse, but didn’t… Read More »My failed Presidential Traverse trip
I’ve always believed you should walk (or hike, ha!) to the end of your comfort zone, assess the situation, and then cross over to outside your comfort zone. This cannot happen if you don’t try new things in life. If you are afraid of new… Read More »Why it’s important to step out of your comfort zone in
One thing I love about hiking is the community that surrounds the activity. Hikers are some of the nicest people I know. I love hiking in other parts of the country and visiting with people from different areas. There are some people I have met… Read More »Cheers to the people I’ve met on the trail
I have always heard Shenandoah National Park is more beautiful than words can describe. And it really is, but I’m going to try my hardest to tell you how beautiful it is in this blog post. I have also included many pictures to help show… Read More »Shenandoah National Park
If you are dating an outdoorsy guy you know the struggle he can put a girl through – even if you’re an outdoorsy girl yourself. My ex-boyfriend lived and breathed the outdoors. It was one of the main attractions I had for him. However I… Read More »A Survival Guide for Dating an Outdoorsy Guy
I live in Arkansas and we have a good amount of public lands. If we Arkansans want to go backpacking in Arkansas, we simply hike out into the woods until we find a place that looks like a good spot and pitch our tent. However,… Read More »Tips for securing backcountry permits
I always thought of the Grand Canyon as a place I can get to “some day.” It was never high on my list of places to see. But after making an impromptu trip last March to Grand Canyon National Park, it is now one of… Read More »Grand Canyon National Park Trip Report
Recently while hiking in the Grand Canyon, I passed a sign that warned hikers to tread carefully and stay on the path. The sign said that the desert “grows by the inch, but dies by the foot.” It’s a pretty powerful sign and struck a… Read More »Leave No Trace principles to live by
Everyone has a unique relationship with the outdoors. I literally don’t remember the first time I went camping because I was too young to form memories. I am pretty sure I was an infant. And if you want to get really specific, I was an… Read More »Finding your love with the outdoors
Summer is approaching quickly, and going to the beach is on many people’s minds. Did you know the National Park Service operates several beaches, which can make for an awesome get-away. Within the National Park Service you can find national seashores and lakeshores, which provide… Read More »National Park Beaches to explore this summer
Note: this post on MSR Hubba Hubba NX 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 searching for a backpacking tent, there are so many options. It can… Read More »MSR Hubba Hubba NX review