Wilderness Medicine: How to Choose a Course That’s Right for You
byReady to step-up your wilderness preparedness by learning about wilderness medicine but have no idea where to start? No worries, read on to learn…
Adventures
A Getaway In The Land of Giants
byOver Labor Day Weekend, Shoestring Adventures took a road trip to Sequoia National Park with Sierra Designs! Located in the southern Sierra Nevadas of…
Palisades Glacier Backpacking Adventure
byAt the end of August, we challenged ourselves to reach new heights on our rewarding adventure to Big Pine Lakes and Palisades Glacier, the…
Santa Cruz Island Wilderness Escape: Exploring Scorpion Anchorage
byIn June 2017, we escaped from the city for a unique overnight backpacking adventure on Santa Cruz Island, the largest of 5 islands in Channel…
3 Reasons to Hit the Trail Running
byGetting sick of your usual run around the neighborhood? Looking forward to your weekend hiking plans? Try switching it up and throwing on your…
Learn To Kayak On The L.A. River
byImagine yourself floating down a river. Feel the sun warm your skin and the wind brush your face. Now lay back in your kayak and…
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…
Desert X: An Art Scavenger Hunt in the Coachella Valley
byWe exited the Interstate 10 onto a 2-lane road lined with bright yellow wildflowers. I’ve driven past this exit a million times on the…
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…