Bliss Bus Adventures Year 3

On 3 August 2021 we left Erie, PA on a 6 week trip to CA that has yet to end. ResoNate sold his house today and we begin year 3 of adventures of traveling in Bliss. Read more

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August 3, 2023
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End of an era and on to new adventures
July 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
After 2 years on the road, ResoNate decided to sell the house he lived in for previous 2 decades. Today is closing day, but before leaving wanted to share back yard and new tricks with dragon staff slacklining. On to more adventures in Bliss!

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First stop gas - BP in Cleveland, OH
July 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
The major expense with Bliss Bus is gas and we were running on empty when we stopped in Cleveland to fill up at BP. But it was cheaper than PA and between GasBuddy and Upside found the best station with an additional $0.1/gallon back. Not much but $3.28 is better than the $3.79 in Erie! Unfortunately had to run across the street to Wendy's as there wasn't a restroom at the this small station. 😜Read more
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2nd stop - fuel for us - Blaze Pizza
July 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
We don't eat out much but we do like pizza when in the road as a special treat for those without ovens. Blaze has plenty of options for plant-based eating and is even better with 20% off thanks to end of summer discount in the app. Yum! 😋Read more
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More gas before prices rise in Indiania
July 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We still have half a tank but at prices at least $0.20/gallon cheaper is time for another stop. This time the discount's even greater thanks to Love's $0.10/gallon discount and an additional $0.11/gallon from Upside! We saved $3.40 on 16 gallons.Read more
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Nature dinner stop - Indiana Dunes NP
July 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
One of the newest National Parks was only an 8 minute detour so of course we took the opportunity to walk, explore nature and have dinner. It was a quick trip and after a long day, a mile walk up and down 270 stairs, we sauteed mushrooms in olive oil and added a packet of veggie korma and one of seven grains and lentils and topped with sushi ginger and mango pickles. A delicious sunset dinner at a very exclusive life guard stand bench on Lake Michigan with Chicago skyline views!Read more
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Overnight stop - Cracker Barrel
July 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 72 °F
Life on the road is not always glamorous. We are grateful for the business that allow us to park for free, especially ones with a touch of nature behind them, like this Cracker Barrel in Hammond, IN. Total of 450 miles for nearly 12 hours of travel with stops and $181.80 spent on fuel for us and bus.Read more
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Six Flags
August 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
After ResoNate bravely drove us through Chicago traffic for 110 minutes. We arrived at Six Flags Great America. We had our delicious breakfast at the picnic bench and entered the park. We were able to get first and last row on X Flight (back is definitely bumpier), 2nd row on Goliath (awesome but a bit jarring), 1st row on The Flash (only one extra turn and well worth it), Batman (last row), the Joker (first? Last? Row), and Superman (2nd row) before lunch of leftover Blaze pizza. Duncan didn't eat a piece of crust but a swarm of ants were quickly devouring it. Then into Hurricane Harbor for Tsunami Surge water coaster, Wipe Out, Lazy River, and Tornado. Bonus of warm showers - a luxury on the road!. Back to Bliss Bus and Duncan for Succotash Avocado and chips for dinner. On the last stretch in the park we rode Maxx Force (row 1), Viper (walk on to middle row), Giant drop (walk on through slot canyon walls), Chubasco (giant tea cups), Raging Bull (middle row), Justice League (not Sunshine's favorite but they have cool animatronic), X Flight (walk on 2nd row), Flash (1st row), Joker, and Gotham City Rail (1st row). Not bad for a summer day!Read more
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Another Cracker Barrel Overnight
August 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Not as nice as last night but fairly quiet despite being next to interstate and sorry close to Six Flags. Total 73 miles of driving about 6.5 miles of walking (includes rides but not Hurricane Harbor) and no expenses (aside from existing Six Flags membership for $7/ea per month and food already purchased).Read more
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Mitchell Park Domes Conservatory
August 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We drove an hour to Milwaukee and used our museum and horticulture museum pass for the very cool Mitchell Park Domes which has tropical, show, and dessert domes with plants from around the world and right now dinosaurs. We are our breakfast on a picnic bench outside first and took Duncan on a walk to the pond. We decided not to deal with downtown traffic and parking and skipped the Milwaukee Public Museum.Read more
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Trader Joe's shopping and break
August 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
We loaded up on food and treats from Trader Joe's and parked across the street next to shaded picnic bench in wildflower fields where we are ice cream. ResoNate spun the dragon staff too.
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Gas fill up at Love's
August 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Bliss Bus needed more fuel. Unfortunately no gas discounts in WI, so $3.50 per gallon.
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Devil's Lake State Park
August 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
We had a quick visit to the Devil's Lake State Park (America the Beautiful a Interagency Pass accepted) Nature Center and then chilled by the pet friendly beach and picnic area for a couple hours. We ate some snacks including truffle vegan aioli on baguette with dukkah seasoning, fresh cherry tomatoes and basil. Then we made a 0.8 mile round trip hike to elephant rock. Wish we felt better to do the full 3 mile loop!Read more
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Quiet street stealth camping
August 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 75 °F
We decided to check out Circus World tomorrow but there were no published overnight parking spaces. Found this quiet city street near large linear park and zoo to visit in the am. Totals 180 miles, 2 miles walking and $207.84 in fuel for us and Bliss Bus.Read more
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Ochsner Park and Zoo - Baraboo WI
August 3, 2023 in the United States
We had a brief move to Ochsner Park where we took advantage of the flush toilets, playground, fitness area, walking trail, picnic area and free zoo. ResoNate found a large flush of golden oyster mushrooms yum!Read more
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Circus World Museum
August 3, 2023 in the United States
Another great museum included in our NARM membership! While we don't agree with all the circus practices, it was definitely interesting seeing the elaborate carriages, the effort that went into a traveling circus and the shows were entertaining.Read more
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Chapel Gorge Hike - Wisconsin Dells
August 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
We saw great reviews on Chapel Forge Hike in Wisconsin Dells. Unfortunately all the apparently interesting parts are blocked by no public access signs. Though we did find a plethora of mushrooms including another flush of golden oyster mushrooms.Read more
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Grandad Bluff Sunset, La Crosse, WI
August 3, 2023 in the United States
We continue travelling to escape the heat and found apparently the best views in WI. It was a late day and we rushed for sunset before finishing dinner. Sally this means no pictures of the delicious golden oyster mushroom shawarma with cucumber tomato salad and hummus wrap.Read more
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Quiet stealth parking
August 3, 2023 in the United States
We had seen Lower Hixon Forest as good overnight option but when we arrived it said no camping, so went back to the quiet street and parked along stone lined pullout next to the woods. Total 115 miles, 3+ miles walking.Read more
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Lower Hixon Forest Hike
August 4, 2023 in the United States
It was a very peaceful night and we slept in and then moved to the trailhead for bathroom, breakfast and hike. Lots of options but it was getting warm and we had a drive, so just did the 2.2 mi 450' elevation out and back to rim of the city vista. A nice shaded hike with more cool "baleen" tree trunk and more mushrooms. Duncan was impressed with ResoNate's handstand.Read more
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Groceries and late lunch at Aldi's
August 4, 2023 in the United States
We broke up the trip getting groceries as there are none in the small town I grew up in and enjoyed a late picnic lunch of leftover mushroom shawarma hummus wrap and dairy free raspberry "cheesecake ice cream"Read more
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Fuel stop - Worthington, MN
August 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
One downside of the apps is sometimes the prices are not updated and this was a case of what should have been a $0.30/gallon savings became $0.10/gallon higher than a few miles back so we only did a partial fill this time at Holiday.Read more
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Family home
August 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Made it to Sunshine's family home to visit with her parents before their travels to AK. Total 281 miles, 2.3 miles walking, and $98.16 in fuel for us and Bliss Bus.
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Family time
August 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
While the Bliss Bus didn't move we traveled via other vehicles including motorcycles (Resonate's first road trip since becoming licensed before leaving Erie), Camaro convertible and side by side to visit Sunshine's family in Edgerton, Slayton, and Brandon (SD). We saw Sunshine's parents off on their first day of vacation to Alaska.Read more
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Washington Pavilion Sioux Falls, SD
August 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We enjoyed another museum with our membership. The science center was very interactive and ResoNate experienced Midwest winds in the tunnel, Sunshine Foster through space, and we went on a dinosaur safari. The contemporary art was fascinating as well.Read more
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Travel interpreted - more family time
August 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
At a routine doctor's visit, Sunshine needed another appointment and couldn't get one for a week. One of the problems of traveling is insurance only covers emergency outside of home area. Luckily Sunshine's sister and family were more than happy to host us and we had a lot of fun with the kids.Read more
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