Grand Views and a Mysterious Cave at Sequoia National Park
byMarmots, creepy campfire stories, eating banana boats under a glittering nightsky, and a group of Shoestring Warriors getting their adventure fill during Labor Day…
Activities
Joshua Tree Backpacking Adventure: Desert Magic On The Boy Scout Trail
byI do. Now, I understand why people say Joshua Tree is pure magic. I think Shoestring Warrior Cherry’s words sum up everyone’s first experience…
California’s Outdoor Haunts
byThe Halloween season is in full effect. Stores are selling everything from costumes to fake spider webs and some theme parks have transformed themselves…
A Getaway In The Land of Giants
byOver Labor Day Weekend, Shoestring Adventures took a road trip to Sequoia National Park with Sierra Designs! Located in the southern Sierra Nevadas of…
Palisades Glacier Backpacking Adventure
byAt the end of August, we challenged ourselves to reach new heights on our rewarding adventure to Big Pine Lakes and Palisades Glacier, the…
Meet Ken Owen, Conservationist and Founder of Channel Islands Restoration
byAt 5-years-old, Ken took his first trip to Catalina Island on a private boat, then explored the other islands on a sailboat built by…
How To Hike Half Dome
byHiking Half Dome is an incredible experience that any hiker who climbs to the top will never forget. Whether it’s the challenging climb up…
Santa Cruz Island Wilderness Escape: Exploring Scorpion Anchorage
byIn June 2017, we escaped from the city for a unique overnight backpacking adventure on Santa Cruz Island, the largest of 5 islands in Channel…
3 Reasons to Hit the Trail Running
byGetting sick of your usual run around the neighborhood? Looking forward to your weekend hiking plans? Try switching it up and throwing on your…
Easy Backpacking Recipes
byWe all know that food provides necessary fuel for our bodies. Any hiker/backpacker will tell you that food is especially important when you’re hiking…