I drove to the Ozarks in northern Arkansas this weekend in hopes of hiking to a waterfall. This was my second attempt to get to this waterfall. Check out my first attempt’s blog post about it here. I have been to Twin Falls once before,… Read More »When is it OK to bail on a hike?
There is a bookshelf at my work that I walk past everyday. On the shelf there is a book titled, “Strong is the New Pretty.” A girl about 10 years old is on the cover. She’s wearing a racing swim suite, her arms are crossed,… Read More »What’s your strong
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
Solo hiking is no longer a taboo topic. You can find dozens, probably thousands, of blog posts and literature on the topic. We still find ourselves telling our loved ones to “be careful.” What this statement really says is, “I hope nothing bad happens to… Read More »Solo hiking tips for your safety
I have seen a great deal of criticism about our perfect lives on social media. The criticism usually goes something like “how our flawless, hipster-cool lives on Facebook and Instagram cause others to be depressed.” They say social media depresses us because we compare our… Read More »Social media inspires, not depresses
Nothing makes me happier than exploring in the wilderness. When I get busy or the weather for several weekends in a row is not ideal, I have withdrawals. It literally depresses me when I can’t get outside for a long period of time. The wilderness… Read More »Why I am in love with the wilderness
Who said you have to have someone to travel with in order to enjoy a trip? More and more people are finding they enjoy themselves once they venture out and take that trip when no one can enjoy it with them. I used to think… Read More »Extrovert’s guide to solo backpacking
Who says societal norms have to be our goal for happiness? Spinster. Old Maid. Unfortunate Woman. These may seem like an archaic way to describe an unmarried woman in her 30s, but our pop culture still tells us marriage is at the end of the… Read More »Happiness should be our life goal
Today, Sept. 15, marks the one year anniversary of Right Kind of Lost. I cannot believe I have kept this blog going for a year. I have to admit, I was skeptical at first. It is a lot more work than I bargained for. But… Read More »Don’t be too timid to pursue your dreams
Misadventures and five times I’ve thought, “If I survive this, I’ll have one heck of a story to tell.” Sometimes things don’t go so well while you are out enjoying nature. Sometimes things go drastically bad. And, yeah, there are times I think “If I… Read More »Misadventures: If I survive this I’ll have a great story
My family camped a lot when I was growing up, and I mean a lot – like every weekend. I don’t know if that caused my love affair with nature, or if I was simply born this way. Nothing makes me more happy than to… Read More »Reasons I love the backcountry camping
Big City Travel guide for the small-town girl If you grew up in a small town and are traveling to a large city, you might experience some culture shock. But big city travel doesn’t have to be scary. It’s not that people in large cities… Read More »Small-town girl’s guide to big city travel
Backpacking is just walking … up and down steep inclines and carrying 30 pounds on your back. When you backpack, you pay a lot of money to pretend you are homeless. But there is something to depriving yourself of modern and sometimes physical comforts that… Read More »Benefit of deprivation and love of backpacking
No one really knows what causes migraines. When I went to the neurologist a few years back, I was given a lengthy list possible “triggers,” most of which I have attempted to eliminate, but no luck. I can tell you what I do know, and… Read More »Four truths of those suffering with migraines
First, I’ll tell you that I love the outdoors so much that even when I am not comfortable, because I’m hot, cold, wet, or whatever, I still have a good time. I love to experience life and life is not always perfect. Most of the… Read More »Sometimes life leaves you bruised – biking the Little Blakely Trail
While cleaning out an old purse I came across a list of goals from a few years ago that my then-boyfriend and I made. We had a three-month, one-year and five-year plan. I have been told it is healthy to have a five-year plan and… Read More »Why I don’t do the “five-year plan” goals