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 26
Monday, August 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM
☀️ 68 °F
Altitude: 7,516 ft
United States Gibson Ditch 37.822304, -105.88850337°49’20” N 105°53’19” W
Overnight stop
August 28, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
The skies were beautiful on our drive and we pulled over to see the sunset. There was another storm coming in so decided to stay for the night. We were close to UFO watchtower but didn't see much through the clouds. Total 78 miles and $533.74.Read more
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Day 27
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 6:44 AM
☀️ 50 °F
Altitude: 7,516 ft
United States Gibson Ditch 37.822329, -105.88849737°49’20” N 105°53’19” W
Beautiful sunrise
August 29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
A fairly quiet night and we were up before sunrise. A few stretches - do you spy a camouflaged eagle? We made tea and were on the road by 7:15 am!
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Day 27
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 8:20 AM
☀️ 54 °F
Altitude: 8,061 ft
United States Buck Creek 37.738833, -105.51648737°44’20” N 105°30’59” W
Great Sand Dunes National Park
August 29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
We entered the park before the visitor's center was open so headed straight to the picnic area for breakfast with a view. Then we took a barefoot hike on the sand with Duncan, turning around as soon as the sand started heating up. Then back to the visitors center which has been renovated and has a passive solar (Trombe) wall.Read more
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Day 27
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 12:00 PM
☀️ 64 °F
Altitude: 8,261 ft
United States Mosca Spring 37.7344, -105.50860437°44’4” N 105°30’31” W
Mosca Pass Trail
August 29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
We decided to escape the afternoon heat on the mostly shaded/higher elevation Mosca Pass trail. It was a toll road in the late 1800s which cost about $50 in today's dollars. After lunch of veggies and hummus and cherries, we set out to the pass 3.5 miles and 1400' up. The trail was quite varied in shaded pine and aspen forest, rocky overlooks, and meadows. We took a side trail near the pass to a long abandoned log cabin where we stopped for trail mix, granola bar and mandarin. The pass was not too impressive but we saw a tiny horned lizard. The nature trail side trail had a great view of the dunes.Read more
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Day 27
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 8:30 PM
🌙 59 °F
Altitude: 8,064 ft
United States Buck Creek 37.738798, -105.51660837°44’20” N 105°30’60” W
Full moon dunes hike
August 29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 59 °F
Back to the picnic area for shade and a nap. We made a vegan jambalaya for dinner and then back to the dunes for a nearly full moon hike. It was easier without the heat, but still difficult going up steep dunes in the sinking sand. The wind occasionally blew up blasts of sand. But it was completely beautiful and the moon lit our path!Read more
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Day 27
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 11:00 PM
🌙 59 °F
Altitude: 7,762 ft
United States Alamosa County 37.628598, -105.59480437°37’43” N 105°35’41” W
Restless Night Stop
August 29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 59 °F
We found a lovely stop just off the main road on BLM land on the way to Zapata Falls. The location was quiet enough, but we were not level and a creature was making noise all night outside/inside the bus. Totals 46 miles for Bliss Bus and 10.5 miles with 1850' elevation change.Read more
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Day 28
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 4:13 PM
⛅ 64 °F
Altitude: 9,469 ft
United States Tucker Ponds 37.501869, -106.76728637°30’7” N 106°46’2” W
Zapata Falls
August 30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We woke up and drove to the Zapata Falls trailhead. Had a lovely breakfast with alley view and did the short hike (1 mi rt) with peaks of Great Sand Dunes to the river crossing several times to reach the falls in the chasm.Read more
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Day 28
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM
⛅ 64 °F
Altitude: 9,465 ft
United States Tucker Ponds 37.501904, -106.76750737°30’7” N 106°46’3” W
Pass Creek playground
August 30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We found a beautiful large site in the Rio Grande National Forest above Pass Creek where we had room to play. The sunsets and night sky were beautiful. We took Zumi to Tucker Ponds and the restroom there but otherwise chilled around camp. The only downside was we could here the highway across the valley. Total 86 miles and 1 miles of trails for us.Read more
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Day 30
Friday, September 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM
☀️ 70 °F
Altitude: 8,104 ft
United States Treasure Falls 37.442437, -106.87742837°26’33” N 106°52’39” W
Treasure Falls
September 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We enjoyed the short 0.7 mile trail to Treasure Falls. The valley overlook was more of the bus than valley due to tree growth at the end.
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Day 30
Friday, September 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM
⛅ 77 °F
Altitude: 6,588 ft
United States Piedra 37.23513, -107.3422737°14’6” N 107°20’32” W
Camping on lower Piedra River
September 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Found a nice spot near the river shortly before dark. Road was deeply rutted but we cautiously made our way to a level spot right off the river. Very quiet night. Total 55 miles. Enjoyed a walk in the morning and found a sweet swimming hole that Resonate jumped in and Duncan almost got swept over the little water fall before leaping to freedom. The rocks were great for picnicking and spinning dragon staff too.Read more
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Day 32
Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 6:45 PM
☀️ 64 °F
Altitude: 8,127 ft
United States Haviland Lake 37.531736, -107.80980537°31’54” N 107°48’35” W
Haviland Lake
September 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
We had a fun day exploring Durango (sadly no pictures). Our friend, Indigo, recommended this beautiful lake to us. We enjoyed frozen mint non-dairy dessert at sunset and then camped just down the road. Total 61 miles. Coming back for sunrise yoga and breakfast the lake was completely still and had fog rising from it.Read more
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Day 33
Monday, September 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM
☀️ 64 °F
Altitude: 8,127 ft
United States Animas City Mountain 37.327342, -107.86965937°19’38” N 107°52’11” W
Animas City Mountain Hike
September 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
We finally got our CO hiking legs! 1441' elevation change on 5.75 mile loop with amazing views.
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Day 33
Monday, September 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM
☀️ 68 °F
Altitude: 6,539 ft
United States Gardenswartz Memorial Bridge 37.274462, -107.88497537°16’28” N 107°53’6” W
Dinner & Apricot Picking with Indigo
September 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
We visited our friend Indigo who we met treehouse building near Austin, TX and camped at RTR & Skooliepalooza in AZ together. It was great to reconnect at Indigo's apartment and get a shower before a shared Buddha bowl meal! Then Indigo walked us to riverside trees brimming with apricots. We collected about 3 pounds in a few minutes.Read more
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Day 33
Monday, September 4, 2023 at 10:00 PM
🌙 61 °F
Altitude: 6,437 ft
United States Sale Barn Canyon 37.22428, -107.85867337°13’27” N 107°51’31” W
Home Depot overnight
September 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 61 °F
Durango is tough for overnight parking, but we were alright in the Home Depot and had a nice view in the morning. Totals 31 miles for Bliss, 6+ miles for us and $120.91 for groceries.
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Day 34
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 11:11 AM
☀️ 70 °F
Altitude: 6,565 ft
United States Saint Marks Episcopal Church 37.272586, -107.87787837°16’21” N 107°52’40” W
Turtle Lake Refuge Lunch
September 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We enjoyed a lovely wild crafted and local farm vegan lunch at Turtle Lake Refuge. It was worth staying in town as they are only open between 11:11 and 2:22 on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Day 34
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 2:50 PM
☀️ 81 °F
Altitude: 5,968 ft
United States Twin Rock Ditch 36.989903, -107.870836°59’24” N 107°52’15” W
Tico Time River Resort
September 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
After filling up with gas right across the NM border, we turned left to arrive at Tico Time River Resort. This is our home for the next couple of weeks as we participate in Unison and Serenity Festivals. It has great hiking trails, river and pines to play in with waterslides and paid zip lines. The apricot tree here we parked under for shade has already dropped all its fruit. Totals 26 miles, $248.69 in gas, groceries, lunch, and laundry. Previously paid $172.32 for parking and green fees.Read more
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Day 36
Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM
🌬 86 °F
Altitude: 5,955 ft
United States Twin Rock Ditch 36.990167, -107.87057136°59’25” N 107°52’14” W
Unison Festival
September 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 86 °F
We cleaned up landscaping fabric off the beach area and set up several large tents on Wednesday and were ready for a busy festival starting Thursday evening. We enjoyed several great workshops and danced to fantastic live music. We were honored to hold space for the cacao ceremonies followed by breathwork sound baths at Xanadu. We didn't get many photos but met amazing people and made great memories.Read more
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Day 43
Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM
☁️ 66 °F
Altitude: 5,945 ft
United States Ralston Ditch 36.989791, -107.86946136°59’23” N 107°52’10” W
Serenity Festival
September 14, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
We had an amazing Somatic Sharing workshop that started right after a hail storm! One participant said it was "next level yoga" and we are honored to bring the connection activities out to the world. It was a much smaller crowd than Unison but still an amazing time and deeper connections with friends. We spun the dragon staff next to the stages to amazing live music. We are also excited about the community building and healthy living spaces Robert, Ryan and Pura Vida for Good are creating here and one larger tracts in the area. Looking forward to returning to help build!Read more
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Day 47
Monday, September 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM
☁️ 59 °F
Altitude: 8,182 ft
United States Sponsel Reservoir 37.349995, -108.20026637°20’60” N 108°12’1” W
San Juan Forest Rd 316
September 18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Beautiful peaceful campsite with amazing stars and meteors. We went through a hail/sleet storm to get here so the clear skies were especially special.
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Day 48
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM
☀️ 55 °F
Altitude: 6,972 ft
United States City of Cortez 37.33521, -108.40793537°20’7” N 108°24’29” W
Mesa Verde Visitor Center
September 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
Wonderful visitor center! We picked up a 3D magnet and eclipse glasses. $6.70
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Day 48
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11:11 AM
☀️ 66 °F
Altitude: 8,543 ft
United States Park Point 37.280793, -108.46162837°16’51” N 108°27’42” W
Park Point Overlook
September 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Lovely 360 degree views and explanation of Dine cardinal directions.
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Day 48
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11:39 AM
☀️ 66 °F
Altitude: 8,120 ft
United States Park Point 37.277805, -108.48350737°16’40” N 108°29’1” W
Geological Overlook
September 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
More great views and info and the only trail Duncan could join us in the park.
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Day 48
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 12:00 PM
☀️ 68 °F
Altitude: 6,969 ft
United States Chapin Mesa Museum 37.184638, -108.48832437°11’5” N 108°29’18” W
Museum and Spruce Tree House
September 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
A few interesting exhibits and overlook of the closed Spruce Tree House.
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Day 48
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 1:30 PM
☀️ 72 °F
Altitude: 6,821 ft
United States Fewkes Canyon 37.16763, -108.47357437°10’3” N 108°28’25” W
Cliff Palace
September 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Lunch of leftover Asian peanut noodles in picnic area and short walk to Cliff Palace overlook.
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Day 48
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 2:30 PM
☀️ 73 °F
Altitude: 6,765 ft
United States Fewkes Canyon 37.161548, -108.46489437°9’42” N 108°27’54” W
Balcony House Tour
September 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Ranger Tony provided a great tour of Balcony House and the canyon that was home to ancient Puebloans prior to developing new Pueblos. The ladders and tunnels provided some excitement to the tour. $16 for both of us.Read more
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