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…
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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…
What to Pack: Ojai Weekend Camping Trip!
byWe are only two days away from this weekend’s Ojai Camping Trip with Outdoor Discovery School! The weekend includes hiking in the Los Padres National Forest, gourmet camp…
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…
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…
SoCal Summits: Hike Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek
byIn preparation for Mount Whitney this summer, I took on the Six Pack of Peaks challenge, a series of hikes designed by Jeff Hester of SocalHiker.net, featuring a progression…
SoCal Summits: Hike Mount San Jacinto via Marion Mountain
byIn preparation for Mount Whitney this summer, I took on the Six Pack of Peaks Challenge, a series of hikes designed by Jeff Hester of SocalHiker.net featuring a progression of…
SoCal Summits: Hike Cucamonga Peak via Icehouse Canyon
byIn preparation for Mount Whitney this summer, I took on the Six Pack of Peaks Challenge, a series of hikes designed by Jeff Hester of SocalHiker.net featuring a progression of…
SoCal Summits: Hike to Mount Wilson Observatory via Chantry Flats
byIn preparation for Mount Whitney this summer, I took on the Six Pack of Peaks Challenge, a series of hikes designed by Jeff Hester of SocalHiker.net featuring a progression of…