Trail & Ember

Our Journey to the Adirondack Mountains: A Homecoming Our journey to the Adirondack Mountains in 2023 wasn’t just another stop on the road—it was a homecoming. For 13 years before we set out to live full-time in our RV, we called this region home. We lived near Lake Placid, surrounded by the rugged beauty of the High Peaks, winding trails, and the unmistakable crispness of mountain air. When we sold our house and hit the road, we left behind not just a place, but a rhythm of life that had sha

The Atmosphere of Adventure The redwood forest in Northern California stretched endlessly around us. Towering trees cast long shadows as the sun dipped below the horizon, filling the sky with shades of indigo and violet. After a long day on the road, we parked our RV in a cozy clearing. We were eager to unwind with friends we’d met at a nearby campground. The air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of cinnamon bark from the forest. As night settled in, stars twinkled like tiny lanterns in the

A Hidden Gem Beneath the Stars The spot we found was a hidden gem. It was a sandy clearing dotted with towering saguaro cacti. Their arms reached toward the sky as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the dunes in shades of fiery orange and deep purple. The air was cool and fragrant, carrying the faint scent of pine fir from a distant ridge. As night fell, the stars emerged in a breathtaking display. This was a starry desert night that inspired Whiskey & Smoke, a hand-poured soy candle