Learn To Kayak On The L.A. River
Imagine yourself floating down a river. Feel the sun warm your skin and the wind brush your face. Now lay back in your kayak and…
Meet Shoestring Triptographer & VanLife Storyteller Justin Fricke
Born and raised in Florida, Justin Fricke is a 27 year old guy who quit his bank job to pursue a freelance career in…
Meet Shoestring Warrior & Insurance Executive Christie
If Shoestring Adventures had a bestie, it would be Shoestring Ambassador Ari. Before you get jealous, you just need to meet him. He’s been on…
Desert X: An Art Scavenger Hunt in the Coachella Valley
We exited the Interstate 10 onto a 2-lane road lined with bright yellow wildflowers. I’ve driven past this exit a million times on the…
5 LA Gardens To Catch the Spring Bloom
On a Sunday in April, we set out at 10am to catch some spring flowers in the city. By 4:30pm, we had visited 5 public gardens….
Joshua Tree Camping Adventure
Shoestring Adventures went camping in Joshua Tree National Park over the first weekend of spring! Joshua Tree is located in Southern California where the…
Shoestring Adventures Backpacking Starter Kit Giveaway
Gear up for spring with the Shoestring Adventures Backpacking Starter Kit! Enter below for a chance to win gear from Gossamer Gear, Biolite, Third Eye Headlamps, Sea…
5 Best Night Hikes in Los Angeles
Mid-week nights hikes are a long-standing tradition at Shoestring Adventures, the foundation upon which our community was built. For several years, we met every…
Anza Borrego Weekend Guide: Experience the Super Bloom
Located just 2-hours from San Diego, Anza Borrego is the largest state park in California that you’ve probably never heard of… until now. The…
Meet Shoestring Warrior & Movie Marketer Cyndee
Born-and-raised in California, Shoestring Warrior Cyndee was ingrained with a love for the outdoors at a early age, traveling the world with her parents and discovering herself…