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MEET THE BOUND TO EXPLORE TEAM

Hello! We are Brian and Julie, the married couple behind Bound to Explore. Our goal is to inspire others to fit more travel and adventure into their current lifestyles.
With full-time jobs, finding the time to get out and explore can be challenging, but we are here to show you it is possible! Our blog covers a range of topics including trip planning guides, hiking reports, and photography tips.
We hope you will follow along with us on our adventures!

 

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RECENT ADVENTURES

California Road Trip: Los Angeles To San Francisco Drive

Yosemite Trip Planner

Visiting Arches National Park in Winter

Summer Hiking Gear: Our Recommendations

2019 In Review

Hiking to Cathedral Lakes | Yosemite National Park

Minaret Lake Hike | Mammoth, California

Hiking to Stanford Point | Yosemite National Park

Hiking to Colchuck Lake | Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Hiking the Lakes Trail | Sequoia National Park

Heli-Hiking in the Bugaboo Mountains with CMH Heli

Hiking Twin Falls | Yoho National Park

Columbia Icefield Tour: Athabasca Glacier Hike

Hiking The Valley of Ten Peaks: Eiffel Lake Trail

Backpacking Big Pine Lakes | Temple Crag

Hiking Vernal and Nevada Falls | Yosemite National Park

Hiking Berry Creek Falls | Big Basin Waterfall Hike

A Scenic Drive Through Monument Valley | Arizona

24 Hours in Page | Arizona

Hiking Devil’s Bridge | Sedona, Arizona

Hiking Little Lakes Valley | Gem Lakes

Hiking to Heart Lake | Mount Shasta California

Hiking Lassen Peak | Lassen Volcanic National Park

A Weekend Road Trip to Redding & the Shasta Cascade Region

Hiking to Upper Gaylor Lakes | Yosemite National Park

2018 In Review – The Year of Weekend Road Trips

Our Anniversary Trip | Visit Mount Rainier National Park

Gift Ideas For Adventure Travelers

Hiking to Wapta Falls | Yoho National Park

Peyto Lake Hike to the Bottom | Banff National Park

Hiking to Lake Agnes & the Big Beehive | Banff National Park

Hiking to Moraine & Consolation Lakes | Banff National Park

Hiking Joffre Lakes | British Columbia

Planning A Road Trip from Vancouver to Banff

Hiking Mission Peak | Bay Area California

A Weekend Road Trip to Redwood National and State Parks

Day Trip to Big Sur | California

Hiking Mt. Tallac | Lake Tahoe, CA

Glacier Point Hike to Sentinel Dome and Taft Point | Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Falls Hike to the Top in Winter | Yosemite National Park

A Chilly Winter Morning at Burney Falls | Shasta County California

Hiking to Castle Dome | Castle Crags State Park

Hiking the Bear Gulch-High Peaks Loop | Pinnacles National Park

24 Hours in Bryce Canyon National Park

Hiking Angel’s Landing | Zion National Park

Hiking the Narrows | Zion National Park

A Late Fall Weekend Road Trip Through Washington

2017 In Review: The Year of National Parks

A Colorful Trip | Fall Colors in Twin Lakes

Exploring the Cunningham Cabin | Grand Teton National Park

Hiking to Mystic Falls | Yellowstone National Park

Ethics and Getting the Shot

A Taste of Christmas in France

An Epic Day Driving the Yellowstone Loop| Yellowstone National Park

My Travel and Landscape Photography Gear

Christmas Light Magic in London

Seven Things to Bring on Your Next Road Trip

Hiking to Amphitheater Lake | Grand Teton National Park

4 Places to Photograph Sunrise in Grand Teton National Park

Hiking to Bradley & Taggart Lakes | Grand Teton National Park

Introduction: Summer Road Trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks

A Summer Escape to Crater Lake National Park

Five Essential Tips for a Successful Day Hike

Beginner Tips for Taking Great Travel Photos

Four Places to Visit in Point Reyes National Seashore

Three Museums to Visit in London

25 Photos to Inspire You to Visit London

Finding Harry Potter in the Muggle World

Why We Travel and Why You Should Too

A Spring Spin Through Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | California

New Home, New Adventures: Northern California

Castle on Tower Hill: Visiting the Tower of London

5 Reasons Why Now is the Time to Book Your 2017 Canadian Adventure

Following in the Footsteps of the Roman Empire: Exploring the City of Bath, England

2016: Twelve Months of Exploring

Backpacking through the High Sierra Camps | Yosemite National Park, California

Seven Photos to Inspire you to go to Jasper National Park | Alberta, Canada

A Photo Tour of the Scottish Highlands

The Best Places to Visit in Banff National Park | Alberta, Canada

Mt. Edith Cavell and Angel Glacier | Jasper National Park | Alberta, Canada

Exploring Jasper National Park | Alberta, Canada

The Mountains are Calling| Chasing the Last Fall Colors in the Eastern Sierras

Driving the Icefields Parkway | Alberta, Canada

Snowshoeing to Dewey Point | Yosemite National Park, California

A Photo Tour of Joshua Tree National Park | California

Favorite Day Hikes in Southern California

Exploring Johnston Canyon | Banff, Canada

An Afternoon in Yoho National Park | British Columbia, Canada

Lake Louise & Hiking the Plain of Six Glaciers Trail | Banff, Canada

Visiting Moraine Lake | Banff, Canada

An Afternoon in Kananaskis | Alberta, Canada

Our Canadian Adventure Begins! | Calgary, Canada

Maximizing Points with the Chase Ink Plus Business Card

Finding Time to Travel with a Full Time Job

Time Travel Tuesday | Fall Colors in the Eastern Sierras, California

Exploring The Huntington Library | San Marino, California

2016 Trip Plans – More Adventures!

The Best Adventures in Yosemite National Park | California

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter | Hollywood, California

Traveling for “Free” with my Favorite Credit Card

Exploring San Francisco in One Day | California

The Best of Monterey | California

Earth Day & National Park Week

Idyllwild & Winter Hiking in the San Jacinto Wilderness | California

The Best Places to Visit in Big Sur | California

A Day Trip to Julian | California

A Day Trip to the Cliffs of Moher | Ireland

Three Days in Dublin | Ireland

A Day Trip to Bruges | Belgium

A Day in Brussels | Belgium

Last Days in London | England

Day Trip to Oxford | England

Day Trip to Windsor Castle | England

The Making of Harry Potter – Warner Bros. Studio Tour | London, England

London, Days One & Two| England

24 Hours in York | England

Saying Goodbye to Scotland | Edinburgh

Exploring the Highlands by Car: Part Two | Scotland

Exploring the Highlands by Car: Part One | Scotland

Our Adventure Begins | Edinburgh, Scotland

How We Booked Our Flight to Europe for $88.80.

Making Every Cent Count

Oh, the Travel Stories You’ll Tell

90 Days Out – Europe 2015

Once in a Lifetime: Why You Need to Study Abroad

Our 2015 Miles and Points Strategy

Airline Shopping Portals – What They Are and Why You Should Be Using Them

Mini Vacation Part Two – Monterey

Mini Vacation Part One – Big Sur

A Brief Introduction to “Travel Hacking”

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