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…
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3 Reasons to Visit the largest island in America’s “Galapagos”
bySummer is coming! Although “Game of Thrones” is just around the corner, I have a lot more to be excited about this summer. After…
5 LA Gardens To Catch the Spring Bloom
byOn 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
byShoestring Adventures went camping in Joshua Tree National Park over the first weekend of spring! Joshua Tree is located in Southern California where the…
5 Best Night Hikes in Los Angeles
byMid-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
byLocated 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…
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…
Break Away Weekend in Joshua Tree National Park
byJoshua Tree is located in Southern California where the Mojave meets the Colorado desert, producing a unique landscape with a rich diversity of life….
Family Camping in Inyo National Forest
byOne of my earliest camping memories was with my aunt and uncle, sausaged between my cousin and little sister in the back of a…
Weekend Warrior’s Guide to Death Valley
byIn April, I traveled to Death Valley on assignment for Huckberry, one of my favorite online destinations for outdoor gear and inspiration. The Challenge?…