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







































































