Joshua Tree Break Away Weekend November 20-22
byShoestring Adventures and Dragonfly Direction present Break Away Weekend: No Boundaries, No Boys, a special retreat just for women in Joshua Tree National Park November…
Adventures
Mono Lake: Hike the South Tufa Nature Trail
byIn December, the Schwarz family vacationed in Mammoth Lakes, California. While Dad and my sister set off on skis, Mom and I hit the…
Anza Borrego Weekend Adventure
byLast weekend, Shoestring Adventures spent three days exploring Anza Borrego State Park, just in time for desert wildflower season! Everyone arrived at the campsite Friday night,…
Thanksgiving Dune Sledding Adventure
byOn Black Friday, my sister and I continued a Schwarz family Thanksgiving dune sledding tradition. We woke up early with all the savvy deal…
Ojai Weekend Adventure with Outdoor Discovery School
byIn early November, Shoestring Adventures teamed up with Outdoor Discovery School for an unforgettable weekend adventure in Ojai, California, just 90 minutes north of…
Hike to the Abandoned Ruins of Big Horn Mine
byLast weekend, I hiked to Big Horn Mine with Shoestring Adventures LA, a Halloween tradition I began one year ago with my little sister,…
Glacier National Park: Hike the Highline Loop Trail
byMy guy M and I only had one day to explore Glacier National Park, and we were determined to make the most of it….
Big Sur: McWay Waterfall on HWY 1
byThe drive on Highway 1 through Big Sur is an adventure in itself. The road travels along the edge of the ocean cliffs, revealing views…
Big Sur: Hike to Little Sur River Camp
byAt the end of August, my friends and I decided to embark on a weekend road trip to Big Sur. Since last-minute reservations during…
Hike Mount Whitney via Whitney Portal
byThis is the story of two babes summiting Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. Located on the east side of…