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…
Adventures
Kings Canyon Photo Workshop: Towering Sequoia Trees and Starry Skies!
byDay time photo walks, close encounters with bears, gourmet meals, and night time captures all took place under towering sequoia trees. I had a…
How to Hike in the Heat
byWhen was the last time you found yourself hiking lethargically in the heat of the day, sweating profusely, and rationing your water to ensure…
Out Living It: Big Sur Adventure With First Descents
byFive different flavors of Kettle potato chips (Honey Dijon for the win), 4 beautiful hikes, 3 sunshiny days, 2 campfire evenings & 1 camp…
How to Train For a Backpacking Adventure
byIt’s summer which hopefully means you’re planning your next adventure! We’ve got some exciting moderately strenuous to strenuous Shoestring Adventure trips coming up like…
Yosemite Hetch Hetchy Backpacking: I Saw a Bear! I Saw a Rattlesnake!
byI saw a bear! I saw a rattlesnake! I got so so many mosquito bites! I spent the weekend backpacking in Yosemite. Driving to…
Creating a More Inclusive Community in the Outdoors
byInclusion. Equity. Access. These three words are hotter than ever and individuals and communities across the country are advocating and striving for all three…
Big Sur: A Picture Perfect Wildland
byShoestring Adventures spent Memorial Day weekend camping in picture perfect Big Sur! Located along the Central Coast of California between Carmel and San Simeon,…
Hot Spots for Viewing Wildflowers in California
byWe all know the old adage, “April showers bring May flowers” but with the current effects of global warming, the May flowers aren’t always…
5 Books, Podcasts, and Films to Inspire Your Next Outdoor Adventure
byHave you exhausted your must read, listen to, or watch list? If so, I’ve put together a list of awe-inspiring adventure media that will…