Shoestring Adventures Backpacking To Havasu Falls
byIn October, Shoestring Adventures returned to Havasu Falls led by trip leader Canyon. The group included 10 Shoestring Warriors from Los Angeles and San Francisco, who…
Activities
Shoestring Adventures Backpacking in Yosemite National Park
byThis August, Shoestring Adventures went backpacking in Upper Yosemite National Park with trip leader Graham, a three-day, 21-mile journey through the Ten Lakes Basin….
Shoestring Adventures in Yosemite National Park
byOver Fourth of July weekend, Shoestring Adventures took a weekend road trip to Yosemite National Park with trip leader Canyon! Located six hours from…
Wild Sage Summit: Women Backpacking In The Montana Wilderness
byWe woke up at 6:30am to the sound of branches cracking and a deep ‘huff’ sound. The creature appeared to be getting closer… ‘huff’……
Shoestring Adventures in Big Sur
byThis June, Shoestring Adventures took a weekend road trip to Big Sur, led by trip leader Heather! Located five hours north of Los Angeles…
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….
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…
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…
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…