Chasing the Borrego Sandman: Hike to Goat Canyon Trestle
byThe mythical Goat Canyon Trestle is a hidden gem in the Anza Borrego desert near the California-Mexico border. The Carrizo Gorge Track, at first called “the…
Places
Alabama Hills Weekend Adventure
byThis March, I got to host a Shoestring Adventures Weekend Trip in the Alabama Hills with Jaymie Shearer of Mug Life Project. We were joined…
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,…
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…
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….
Weekend Warrior’s Guide to Big Sur
byBig Sur is the perfect weekend warrior escape. The hairpin turns over the ocean cliffs of Highway 1 gently remind you to slow down….