On Wednesday July 13th, we started off the day doing laundry at a nearby laundromat. The teens (along with the staffs help) got quarters if needed, washed their clothing in the washing machines, dried their clothing, and then folded their clothing. Being required to do their own laundry, allowed the teens learn how to be Continue Reading »
Today was a big driving day. We started in Albuquerque, New Mexico and ended in Grand Canyon, Arizona. Along the way we made a very special stop at Plotz Plot in Holbrook, Arizona. Plotz Plot is a unique stop created by the staff of Atlas Obscura. It is a 1.18 acre piece of land with Continue Reading »
We had a squeaky clean day! After taking a quick photo at the Idaho Potato Museum, we headed to the Museum of Clean. Our teens practiced their vacuuming, explored the collection of cleaning items, and got their certificates in suction. Following the theme for the day, we drove to Utah and did laundry for the Continue Reading »
In Greek, the word “Thermapolis” directly translates to “hot city,” and if you ever have the privilege to go to Thermopolis, I am sure you would agree that this name is phenomenally fitting. We woke up this morning in Billings, and after shacharit and breakfast, we headed to Wyoming! Our first stop was at Buffalo Continue Reading »
Tuesday 7/12 was a special day since we spent the day at Universal Studios in Orlando. The Wheelniks went on rides and enjoyed the entertainment that the amusement park had to offer. The teens had an incredibly fun day! After leaving Universal, we came back to the hotel for dinner and a night swim. After Continue Reading »
Bus C LOVES Jackson Hole, Wyoming! We began our morning at the Snow King Resort to ride the Cowboy Coaster. We even got to control our own speed on the way down. After, we headed over to Town Square for ice cream, shopping, and exploring Jackson Hole. We traveled to Jackson Hole Mountain where we Continue Reading »
Today was one of the most meaningful days in my USY on Wheels career. We woke up to breakfast in bed in Billings, MT! Why? Because we had a long day in Yellowstone the day before and we felt like treating our teens to a slightly lazier morning than usual! They could not believe their Continue Reading »
On Monday 7/11, we said goodbye to Atlanta and headed on our way to Florida. Before crossing the state border we stopped at Southern Lane Orchards (in Fort Valley, GA) where we spent some time buying peach related items, eating our prepackaged lunch, and hanging out. Once we arrived at the FL state border, we Continue Reading »
Sunday 7/10 was a packed yet fun filled day. We started off the day going to the Georgia aquarium. The teens saw all types of marine life. They ate theit pre packed lunches at the aquarium too. After this, the teens went on a scavenger hunt all over Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta. The Wheelniks Continue Reading »
We got an early start to make up for lost time last night. The day started with gratitude shacharit. Due to the unforeseen circumstances of yesterday we went around and discussed what we were all grateful for. After that we ate breakfast outside of the bus and hit the road! Our first stop was Cadillac Continue Reading »
