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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Day 8
Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM
⛅ 70 °F
Altitude: 1,654 ft
United States Brookings 44.309626, -96.79609644°18’35” N 96°47’46” W
Chaperoning @Brookings Children's Museum
August 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Sunshine's nephew had a field trip to the Brookings Children's Museum which we chaperoned 4 children. It was fun to watch them play grown-up at the grocery store, post office, mechanic, vet, construction site, news studio, and farm and climb up in the clouds and see the dinosaurs.Read more
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Day 12
Monday, August 14, 2023 at 7:05 PM
☀️ 72 °F
Altitude: 3,907 ft
United States North Fork Berea Creek 42.142353, -102.85866542°8’32” N 102°51’31” W
Carhenge - Alliance, NE
August 14, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
In the middle of Nebraska is a replicate of Stonehenge made of old cars over 6 days in 1987. Now there is other car and metal art work in the area as well. It was a nice walk after a long afternoon of driving.Read more
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Day 12
Monday, August 14, 2023 at 9:00 PM
🌙 61 °F
Altitude: 6,112 ft
United States Laramie County 41.272012, -104.77506641°16’19” N 104°46’30” W
Overnight stop - Walmart with a view
August 14, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 61 °F
A city park we thought had free camping food not, so we kept driving to Scottsbluff, NE where the Walmart has free parking.
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Day 13
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM
☀️ 66 °F
Altitude: 4,117 ft
United States Scotts Spring 41.827607, -103.70542341°49’39” N 103°42’20” W
Scottsbluff National Monument
August 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
We fueled up and had breakfast at River Park before visiting Scottsbluff National Monument. After an entire day of fields it was lovely to elevation but probably much more impressive for those traveling the Oregon Trail.Read more
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Day 13
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 1:45 PM
☀️ 86 °F
Altitude: 6,158 ft
United States Sloan Lake 41.157181, -104.83146641°9’26” N 104°49’53” W
Lions Park & Cheyenne Botanic Gardens WY
August 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
We enjoyed a leisurely lunch of mushroom quesadillas and hash in the shared gear of Lions park and then did a brief stroll through the park and botanical gardens before heading back to the AC bus for final stretch to CO mountains.Read more
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Day 13
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 7:30 PM
☀️ 75 °F
Altitude: 6,959 ft
United States Rabbit Gulch 40.407314, -105.40828840°24’26” N 105°24’30” W
Dinner at Sleepy Hollow Park, CO
August 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Another beautiful stop and we forgot to get pictures as we explored the Big Thompson River and little trail above it before dinner of leftovers in the picnic area.
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Day 13
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 9:00 PM
🌙 68 °F
Altitude: 7,080 ft
United States Noels Draw 40.394343, -105.42390140°23’40” N 105°25’26” W
Overnight pull off
August 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
We stayed at a large roadside pullout along Big Thompson River in the Roosevelt Forest. It was extremely quiet overnight with beautiful stars but the cars started up and down early and we were off and ready for an adventure as well. Unfortunately we didn't get a picture of the beautiful location. Total 185 miles for Bliss, about 5 miles for us, and $96.95 in gasRead more
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Day 14
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 7:40 AM
☀️ 59 °F
Altitude: 8,550 ft
United States Roaring River 40.410122, -105.63297140°24’36” N 105°37’59” W
Rocky Mountain National Park
August 16, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
We entered via Fall River and stopped at Lawn Lake Picnic trailhead but decided we weren't yet ready for breakfast or a hike- so visited Horseshoe Falls via Alluvial Fan East (future note it's shorter from West lot).Read more
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Day 14
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 8:48 AM
Altitude: 8,993 ft
United States Chasm Falls 40.415721, -105.66912740°24’57” N 105°40’9” W
Endovalley Breakfast RMNP
August 16, 2023 in the United States
We found a beautiful picnic location at Endovalley Trailhead. We considered leaving Bliss and taking Zumi but were concerned about having enough gas.
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Day 14
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 10:27 AM
Altitude: 9,035 ft
United States Chasm Falls 40.416094, -105.66917740°24’58” N 105°40’9” W
Chasm Falls RMNP
August 16, 2023 in the United States
We stopped at Chasm Falls and enjoyed some beautiful solitude before the tour jeeps came. The road up is also gorgeous.
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Day 14
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 12:04 PM
Altitude: 11,004 ft
United States Chapin Pass 40.434196, -105.73105540°26’3” N 105°43’52” W
Marmot Point RMNP
August 16, 2023 in the United States
We hiked to top of Marmot Point at 11,890'. The views are amazing and it was good training for longer mountain hikes.
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Day 14
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 1:13 PM
Altitude: 11,663 ft
United States Trail Ridge 40.393509, -105.70964940°23’37” N 105°42’35” W
Forest Canyon overlook and Elk RMNP
August 16, 2023 in the United States
We stopped at the Alpine visitor center and Forest Canyon overlook and saw elk along the road before lunch at our campsite.
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Day 14
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Altitude: 9,459 ft
United States Bear Lake 40.311654, -105.64541740°18’42” N 105°38’44” W
Bear Lake to Emerald Lake RMNP
August 16, 2023 in the United States
We took Zumi down and headed for Bear Lake but it didn't want to go up the mountain with both of us, so back to the park and ride and took the shuttle bus. It was late so only did the out and back to Emerald Lake which is absolutely gorgeous with very good driven squirrels and chipmunks. We were in a comedy video at Bear Lake for OscarMike, disabled veterans outdoor adventure group.Read more
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Day 14
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 7:35 PM
Altitude: 8,596 ft
United States Emerald Mountain 40.330195, -105.59416140°19’49” N 105°35’39” W
Glacier Basin Campground A011 RMNP
August 16, 2023 in the United States
We were fortunate to get a campsite reserved the night before and even better it had shade for Duncan in Bliss Bus for the afternoon adventure and a gorgeous view with a rainbow after light evening sprinkles. 50 miles of gorgeous driving and about 4.5 miles of hiking.Read more
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Day 15
Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 9:00 AM
☀️ 61 °F
Altitude: 8,720 ft
United States Boulder Brook 40.320386, -105.60912540°19’13” N 105°36’33” W
Breakfast at Sprague Lake RMNP
August 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
As our picnic table was in the sun, we decided to check out the Sprague Lake Picnic area. We found a beautiful spot along the river with room for the bus shaded by a tree.
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Day 15
Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM
☀️ 72 °F
Altitude: 8,002 ft
United States Eagle Cliff Mountain 40.357259, -105.58441440°21’26” N 105°35’4” W
Moraine Park Discovery Center RMNP
August 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
We stopped at the Moraine Park Discovery Center to view the exhibits and took the 1/2 mile loop. The deer were waiting patiently in the amphitheatre so ResoNate entertained them with handstands.
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Day 15
Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 1:30 PM
⛅ 79 °F
Altitude: 7,559 ft
United States Fall River 40.377209, -105.52128440°22’38” N 105°31’17” W
Estes Park, CO
August 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
We needed groceries, propane, and gas so fueled up in Estes Park and then parked at the visitors center and enjoyed cherry extra fudge moosetracks almond paste based "ice cream" by the river. We walked the "fun way" to town where we found some instruments to play with views.Read more
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Day 15
Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 4:15 PM
⛅ 73 °F
Altitude: 8,940 ft
United States Lily Lake 40.30669, -105.5379340°18’24” N 105°32’17” W
Lily Lake RMNP
August 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Another short hike as Duncan Dog isn't allowed on the RMNP trails. We took the rocky cliff side hike around Lily Lake with views of Twin Sisters and Longs Peak.
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Day 15
Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM
☁️ 68 °F
Altitude: 8,921 ft
United States Beaver Park Reservoir 40.114996, -105.50444340°6’54” N 105°30’16” W
Beaver Reservoir Dispersed Camping
August 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
We found a nice secluded dispersed camping site near Beaver Reservoir with plenty of firewood. We enjoyed delicious peanut butter and raspberry jam mountain pies and spinning the LED dragon staff. Totals $165.25 for fuels for Bliss Bus and us, 43 miles for Bliss and about 3 for us.Read more
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Day 15
Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 9:57 PM
🌙 63 °F
Altitude: 8,921 ft
United States Beaver Park Reservoir 40.114992, -105.50454740°6’54” N 105°30’16” W
Another unnamed waterfall trail RMNP
August 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
ResoNate enjoyed playing on the rocks in the river and walking a bent tree in front of the unnamed falls and the scenery above is also beautiful.
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Day 16
Friday, August 18, 2023 at 8:00 AM
☀️ 61 °F
Altitude: 8,921 ft
United States Beaver Park Reservoir 40.114999, -105.50451240°6’54” N 105°30’16” W
Day around camp
August 18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
The weather was uncertain and we decided to stay near camp after yoga and our usual breakfast with grapes, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. A quick Zumi ride where Duncan could run, though it still refused to go up hill with both of us. Lunch of kimchi, crackers, and sweet chili sesame edamame. Quick scramble up the rocks above camp. Dragonstaff, slackline, hammock and reading time. Dinner of jackfruit, lentil, mushroom, onion BBQ with cheddar cheeze mountain pies. Lovely day despite the wind and rain!Read more
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Day 17
Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 10:35 AM
☀️ 72 °F
Altitude: 8,921 ft
United States Beaver Park Reservoir 40.114993, -105.50449640°6’54” N 105°30’16” W
Friend camps with us
August 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Our friend Ready came up from Denver to camp with us. Luckily Ready is persistent and patient as this was the third attempt to find us with limited reception but the last GPS point worked. We drove up to trailhead and hiked 3.7 mi to Camp Dick and back on Sourdough loop. We returned to the car right before the major thunderstorms blew through. Sunshine made Aloo Gobi Kitchari while the guys battered down the hatches and chatted under the tarp. Then we enjoyed a lovely evening with campfire chats, dragonstaff, BBQ mountain pies followed by graham cracker PBJ and chocolate pies. We're still remembering to take more pictures.Read more
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Day 18
Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM
☀️ 73 °F
Altitude: 8,219 ft
United States Cold Spring One Mine 39.962346, -105.50886139°57’44” N 105°30’32” W
Trip to Nederland and Boulder Falls
August 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
After sharing a delicious breakfast, Ready took us into Nederland and we visited the farmer's market. We found lionsmane mushrooms, small red potatoes and delicious "yellow cherry" plums (didn't get the actual name. As well as pee cloths to save TP and clothes from landfills for those with capabilities to wash them. At the traditional market we picked up bananas, grapes, PB, and marbled rye bread. Outside, ResoNate and Duncan sat in a bear. Ready brought us to the beautiful Boulder Falls. In CO you can take a public bus to hike sites, so amazing! We returned to camp, ate the rest of the Aloo Gobi while starting the fire and preparing the hummus encrusted cauliflower and mushroom "steaks" to cook in the mountain pies irons. Sunset on the rocks above camp was beautiful with ResoNate pointing out the viewpoints. We enjoyed mountain pie desserts and campfire company under the starry night.Read more
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Day 19
Monday, August 21, 2023 at 12:02 PM
🌩️ 77 °F
Altitude: 8,921 ft
United States Beaver Park Reservoir 40.115025, -105.504540°6’54” N 105°30’16” W
Hike from camp
August 21, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 77 °F
We decided to do a loop hike from camp Stone we had rested and headed down the road to South St Vrain trailhead where we walked along the river, back up an unnamed tail to the 4x4 road back to camp. 6 miles total, finding mushrooms (not able to 100% ID any edible ones), Sasquatch hut, and place to rinse off in creek. We enjoyed pasta dinner with grilled cheeze mountain pie and last Sunday on Rick as packed up for longer hike tomorrow.Read more
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Day 20
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM
🌩️ 66 °F
Altitude: 10,059 ft
United States Red Rock Lake 40.08047, -105.53319140°4’50” N 105°31’59” W
Brainard Lakes hike
August 22, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 66 °F
We enjoyed breakfast on camp and packed up.
We didn't have a time permit for Brainard Lakes area so parked in the Gateway lot and hiked in along a beautiful pine forest crossing small streams, the large St Vrain River, and meadows to lunch at Brainard lake. We continued to Long Lake but the storms were rolling in so returned back. Some of the trails we planned to take were winter only, so returned on same trail getting caught in light shared and heavier sunshowers. Luckily it was still fairly warm. Total of 8 miles roundtrip.Read more
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