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….
Weekend Guides
5 Best Night Hikes in Los Angeles
byMid-week nights hikes are a long-standing tradition at Shoestring Adventures, the foundation upon which our community was built. For several years, we met every…
Anza Borrego Weekend Guide: Experience the Super Bloom
byLocated just 2-hours from San Diego, Anza Borrego is the largest state park in California that you’ve probably never heard of… until now. The…
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…
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…
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…
Weekend Warrior’s Guide to Death Valley
byIn April, I traveled to Death Valley on assignment for Huckberry, one of my favorite online destinations for outdoor gear and inspiration. The Challenge?…
5 Weekend Adventures for Mom
byThis year, I got to take my mom on her first 3 Shoestring Adventures. While visiting the Eastern Sierras, we wandered through the tufa…
Weekend Warrior’s Guide to Palm Springs
byJust over two hours from Los Angeles, Palm Springs is the perfect weekend warrior escape, from hip poolside lounges and gourmet eateries to cascading…