Ranunculus Road Trip: The Flower Fields of Carlsbad
byLooking through old family albums, I discovered photos of my grandparents in fields of beautiful flowers. Immediately, I wanted to climb into the photo and…
San Diego
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…
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,…
Once Upon a Time in the Desert
byAs promised in my previous post, I’d like to tell you another story. This one is about a magical fairy, a blue-bellied lizard, and…