Sparkle Like Sunshine in the Sierra Nevada Wilderness

Trailer Living – Top 10 Questions

It has been one-year since we moved into our travel trailer. As we share our story and various adventures along the way, we seem to encounter a few questions more than others. In no particular order, here are a few of the most common questions we've been asked thus far: #10 - What's your bed…

Whitney Portal Road - Sierra Nevada Mountains

One Year On The Road

We purchased our travel trailer one-year ago with the intention of living in it for about a year and "seeing how it goes." It was more of a "thought" than anything - a "dream" so to speak. A really, really, long road trip. Then, after quite a bit of research, we just went for it.…

Top 5 Beauty Products for Camping/Backpacking Trips

I am asked often by friends what my favorite beauty products are for camping and backpacking trips. I decided to make a list of my current top 5 picks your going to want to bring along to keep naturally fresh throughout your adventures. In my opinion, these are the best products to help you keep…

Soothing Pumpkin Spice Latte

Autumn is my favorite season of the year! I love the gorgeous fall colors, visiting the pumpkin patch, and of course enjoying Pumpkin Spice lattes! Here's a home recipe I like to make during this time of the season. I hope you enjoy it! Servings 1 drink Ingredients 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons pure pumpkin puree 1…

Shafer Trail Switchbacks

Shafer Trail – Moab, Utah

Planning a trip to Canyonlands National Park soon? Here's a spine-chilling journey down the Shafer Trail in Moab, Utah. I believe this is the most dangerous road in the United States. It was so worth it! Highly recommended. Absolutely stunning vista around the 2-minute mark. I'd hit the "gear" icon and select 720 or 1080p.…

The Mountains are Calling and I Must Go

"The mountains are calling and I must go." - John Muir This is one of my favorite quotes by John Muir. For those who are unfamiliar with him, John Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His writings contributed greatly to the creation of Yosemite,…

Sparkle Like Sunshine Travel Trailer Life Palm Trees

Selecting a Travel Trailer

So, you're interested in a travel trailer or RV, and you're wondering which size or type to get.... If you're still deciding between a RV or travel trailer - see my article here. We received a bit of sound advice from a salesman before we made our purchase, and two months into this lifestyle, I concur…

Sam's Family Spa - Desert Hot Springs, CA

Sam’s Family RV Park & Hot Springs

About 20 minutes North of Palm Springs lies a desert oasis that many people have no idea exists. The town of Desert Hot Springs is known for, you guessed it, their hot springs. It's an odd little town with just about everything you need - groceries, gas, a Starbucks & Subway (of course), about six…