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
On my best friend’s birthday I went digging through my old photographs to find a good one to post to social media. And I found a good one. The picture is of her at age 16, arms splayed out Vanna White style over a mid–’90s… Read More »Wanderlust DNA – the drive to explore is in my blood
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
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
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
So you want to amp up your outdoor activities, and you’re thinking of trying mountain biking. It sounds fun, but it also sounds scary. I wanted a bike for sometime, so last winter I decided to give myself a mountain bike as a Christmas present.… Read More »Blood, Sweat, and Tears – newbie mountain biking tips
The White Zone segment of the Iron Mountain Trail System, a great newbie trail Arkansas offers numerous gorgeous mountain biking trails and is an excellent state for the hobby. The Iron Mountain Trail System near Degray Lake in Caddo Valley is one of the best.… Read More »Iron Mountain Trail System – white zone
Backpacking is camping while you hike – you carry all of your gear and food with you. There are many advantages to backpacking that make you actually want to carry everything – like seeing a vista that is too far to walk in one day… Read More »First-time backpacking tips
You are planning a trip, but you also do not want to be tied down to certain plans or schedules; after all half of the fun is exploring the unknown. So how do you plan for spontaneity? I know it’s an oxymoron, but it can… Read More »How to include spontaneity in vacation plans
Learning to ski is always an adventure, but not out of reach Someone once told me that learning a new, physically demanding, and dangerous activity is best done before the age of 30. Well I’m 33, and last month I went snow skiing for the… Read More »Surviving your first ever ski trip
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