End of an era and on to new adventures
31. heinäkuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 staffLue lisää
First stop gas - BP in Cleveland, OH
31. heinäkuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 stationLue lisää
2nd stop - fuel for us - Blaze Pizza
31. heinäkuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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 endLue lisää
More gas before prices rise in Indiania
31. heinäkuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 additionalLue lisää
Nature dinner stop - Indiana Dunes NP
31. heinäkuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 andLue lisää
Overnight stop - Cracker Barrel
31. heinäkuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 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.Lue lisää
Six Flags
1. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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 toLue lisää
Another Cracker Barrel Overnight
1. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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)Lue lisää
Mitchell Park Domes Conservatory
2. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 andLue lisää
Trader Joe's shopping and break
2. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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.
Gas fill up at Love's
2. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Bliss Bus needed more fuel. Unfortunately no gas discounts in WI, so $3.50 per gallon.
Devil's Lake State Park
2. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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. WeLue lisää
Quiet street stealth camping
2. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 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, 2Lue lisää
Ochsner Park and Zoo - Baraboo WI
3. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat
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 oysterLue lisää
Circus World Museum
3. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat
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 aLue lisää
Chapel Gorge Hike - Wisconsin Dells
3. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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 mushroomsLue lisää
Grandad Bluff Sunset, La Crosse, WI
3. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat
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 deliciousLue lisää
Quiet stealth parking
3. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat
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 115Lue lisää
Lower Hixon Forest Hike
4. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat
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'Lue lisää
Groceries and late lunch at Aldi's
4. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat
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 "cheesecakeLue lisää
Fuel stop - Worthington, MN
4. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 aLue lisää
Family home
4. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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.
Family time
5. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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 toLue lisää
Washington Pavilion Sioux Falls, SD
8. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 dinosaurLue lisää
Travel interpreted - more family time
8. elokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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. LuckilyLue lisää







































































