Palm Springs: Nature Walk in Andreas Canyon
byAlthough I spend a lot of time in nature, I rarely have the pleasure of getting know every rock and leaf in my path….
Hiking
Hometown Tourist: Hike to the Hollywood Sign
byMy first hike to the Hollywood sign was in stilettos. When I was a high school junior, I grew so fast my lung collapsed,…
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My: Hike to the Topanga Lookout
byI met my friend Jen two years ago, just before I began my personal renaissance. We do everything together, including showing up to work…
Hike to the Bridge to Nowhere
byThe Bridge to Nowhere is a 120-ft arch bridge, constructed in 1936 over the East Fork of the San Gabriel River. The bridge was…
SoCal Summits: Hike Mount Baldy via Ski Hut Trail
byThe hike to the summit of Mount Baldy is considered a right of passage for Southern California hikers. Now that I’ve been to the…
Walkabout Weekend: Hike to Round Valley Meadow
byIn my world, a three day weekend is a precious gift to behold. Over the Labor Day holiday, my friend Alia and I decided…
B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe: Hike to Nazi Ruins in Los Angeles
byI don’t usually do adventure reruns, but last weekend, I just needed to get outside to clear my head, so I returned for a…
Hike to Heart Rock Falls: A Love Story
bySomewhere in my closet, I have a valentine from my 5th grade crush with a lemon-flavored Lifesaver stuck to the back. The front is…
A Sand Castle for Giants: Shredding the Kelso Dunes
byOver winter vacation, I found myself wanting to feel like a kid again. I had two weeks off of “school”, and I was going…
My Brother, The Pirate
bySince I began Shoestring Adventures, my brother Mike has been my mentor in trouble-making. Every few weeks, he checks up on me to make…