Return to the Days of Roadless Travel: Weekend Adventure at Sturtevant Camp
byLos Angelinos are no stranger to the road. Whether you’re sitting in gridlock on the 405 or crawling along Sunset Boulevard, the daily struggle…
Backpacking
Plan Your Trip to Havasu Falls
byIn October, Shoestring Adventures took a backpacking trip to Havasu Falls. Our mighty group of 12 included campers from California, Oregon and Wyoming. We…
Backpacking Gear Checklist
byThis summer, I went on two awesome backpacking trips in Montana’s Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and California’s Lost Coast. Here is my 3-4 day backpacking gear checklist based on…
Big Sur: Hike to Little Sur River Camp
byAt the end of August, my friends and I decided to embark on a weekend road trip to Big Sur. Since last-minute reservations during…
Hike Mount Whitney via Whitney Portal
byThis is the story of two babes summiting Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. Located on the east side of…