End of an era and on to new adventures
31 juillet 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 staffEn savoir plus
First stop gas - BP in Cleveland, OH
31 juillet 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 stationEn savoir plus
2nd stop - fuel for us - Blaze Pizza
31 juillet 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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 endEn savoir plus
More gas before prices rise in Indiania
31 juillet 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 additionalEn savoir plus
Nature dinner stop - Indiana Dunes NP
31 juillet 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 andEn savoir plus
Overnight stop - Cracker Barrel
31 juillet 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌙 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.En savoir plus
Six Flags
1 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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 toEn savoir plus
Another Cracker Barrel Overnight
1 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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)En savoir plus
Mitchell Park Domes Conservatory
2 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 andEn savoir plus
Trader Joe's shopping and break
2 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Bliss Bus needed more fuel. Unfortunately no gas discounts in WI, so $3.50 per gallon.
Devil's Lake State Park
2 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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. WeEn savoir plus
Quiet street stealth camping
2 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌙 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, 2En savoir plus
Ochsner Park and Zoo - Baraboo WI
3 août 2023, États Unis
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 oysterEn savoir plus
Circus World Museum
3 août 2023, États Unis
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 aEn savoir plus
Chapel Gorge Hike - Wisconsin Dells
3 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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 mushroomsEn savoir plus
Grandad Bluff Sunset, La Crosse, WI
3 août 2023, États Unis
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 deliciousEn savoir plus
Quiet stealth parking
3 août 2023, États Unis
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 115En savoir plus
Lower Hixon Forest Hike
4 août 2023, États Unis
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'En savoir plus
Groceries and late lunch at Aldi's
4 août 2023, États Unis
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 "cheesecakeEn savoir plus
Fuel stop - Worthington, MN
4 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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 aEn savoir plus
Family home
4 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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 toEn savoir plus
Washington Pavilion Sioux Falls, SD
8 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 dinosaurEn savoir plus
Travel interpreted - more family time
8 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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. LuckilyEn savoir plus







































































