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Alyx Schwarz

Alyx Schwarz

Alyx is an adventure guide, s'more connoisseur and founder of Shoestring Adventures.

Adventures, Volunteering August 21, 2012 September 20, 2014

Do Some Good: It’s Hammer Time

When was the last time you asked your best friend to carpool to Compton?  For me, it was when Carmen and I decided to…

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yellow brick road
Adventures, Desert, Road Trips, Southern California August 18, 2012 September 20, 2014

Desert Fever: Road Trip to Salvation Mountain

Last Friday, my little sister and I headed down to Palm Springs for the weekend.  When I told her I’d be waking her up…

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Adventures, Desert, Road Trips, Southern California August 14, 2012 September 20, 2014

Desert Fever: Sound Bath at the Integratron

I used to view the desert as the kind of place where you don’t stray far from the swimming pool.  I should know better….

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Sister jumping off the falls
Adventures, Hiking, Southern California, Waterfalls June 26, 2012 September 20, 2014

Anaconda Part V: Journey to the Secret Waterfalls

For months, my brother-in-law has been telling me tales about some secret waterfalls near Los Angeles.  Not just any secret waterfalls.  These waterfalls are…

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Adventures, Desert, Hiking, Southern California May 16, 2012 September 20, 2014

The Last Poppy

I have this fantasy.  I am running through a field of golden poppies.  No shoes.  Just soft velvety flowers underneath my feet.  The skirt…

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Adventures, Road Trips, Southern California May 9, 2012 September 20, 2014

Three Tickets to NASCAR

By now, I’ve told you stories about a Christmas tree bonfire, a magical fairy, a blue-bellied lizard and a house with eyes.  Now I’m…

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Adventures, Desert, Road Trips, Southern California May 9, 2012 September 20, 2014

Once Upon a Time in the Desert

As promised in my previous post, I’d like to tell you another story.  This one is about a magical fairy, a blue-bellied lizard, and…

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Adventures, Beaches, Southern California April 24, 2012 September 20, 2014

Christmas Tree Bonfire at Dockweiler Beach

It’s been four months since my last post, and I’m feeling a little overwhelmed because I have so many stories to tell you.  Right…

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Extracurricular November 9, 2011 May 31, 2017

Winter Gardening In Los Angeles

Winter gardening in Southern California feels like cheating.  You don’t have to worry about frost or freezing temperatures.  You also don’t have to worry…

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Shoestring Adventures offers guided weekend camping & backpacking adventures and a supportive community for anyone who wants to experience the outdoors.

Founder Alyx Schwarz started Shoestring Adventures in 2011 following back surgery. A former triathlete and marathon runner, she rediscovered her love of the outdoors through hiking. Since then, she has devoted weekends to exploring her home state of California and invites you to come along!

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