BACKPACKING IN OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK

As we crept ever closer to the US and Canadian border we found ourselves in the coastal rainforest of Washington. For the last year we've least the last year we've spent all of our time in the desert making the moss-draped rain forest feel completely foreign! We were hungry to dive deep into this incredible new terrain.
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[@DansBackcountry]

Thanks for stopping by 😊

[@geoff4705]

Simply spectacular: the scenery, of course--but also the photography, the choice of music, the sincerity of the narration, and the purity of the sentiment. Many thanks for sharing!

[@SkylinersYeti]

We hiked the north section from Lake Ozzette to LaPush in spring 1972. Being young and foolish , we were caught by a high tide and had to scrabble up a steep bank late in the night. No one hurt and a great story. If our health holds out we plan to retrace our trip next spring 50 years latter.

[@hannabaal150]

40 years ago my wife and I hiked into 3rd beach, stayed for two nights and did a day hike south and back. There was no one else near our camp, and it looked like there weren't many people around when you were there as well. It looks much the same. I remember it well. Thanks for taking the time to shoot the video!

[@thizizliz]

Wow, what a stunning trip. I was in awe the entire time. I do miss green out here in Yucca Valley - as much as I love the desert, the green also calls to me, and hopefully the impediments standing in the way will ease up soon and allow a bit of travel. Thank you for sharing the beauty and also the cost of our endless disposal of things that destroy our coastline, kill wildlife and are just disgusting. You are the 2nd Nomad channel that went off on the horrors of garbage today. It's important for we, the public, to see the piles and understand the negative impact. Thanks for all the beauty!!!!!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Yeah. Every once in a while we get caught off guard by trash. We try to do our best to take out what we can but this time we were a bit helpless! Sounds like we also might sort of be neighbors! We bought a house in 29 palms at the beginning of the year to use as a place to land when we need a break ❤️ miss it a lot actually

[@thizizliz]

@@BoundForNowhere cool. Wave when you go by!

[@vince4316]

Wow...you guys seriously have these vids dialed in on sooo many levels. Just the right amount and type of background music...MAK just kickin ass and takin names with the narration, so good, Owen if it's you on most of the shots and drone footage it's amazing. The shot at 12:26 was perfection, the stills at the end were spot on. A truly ENJOYABLE watch!!

[@jennyfulcher8035]

I've just discovered your vlog and enjoyed your hike on Third Beach, one of my old favorites. I've hiked Second Beach, Rialto Beach, Shi-Shi, etc. mostly in the 1980s and 1990s. I haven't visit the Pacific Coast in a while but hope to this summer. I remember climbing the ladders overland to avoid the narrow stretches. You captured the beauty of the Pacific NW coast, the wildlife, and misty atmosphere with bald eagles, seals, Oyster Catchers, and tidal pool marine life. Thanks for sharing your adventure! Jenny Seattle, WA

[@robinprice6879]

This area is my home and I’m so glad that you not only enjoyed it but captured it’s beauty exquisitely

[@BoundForNowhere]

Gosh that is such high praise 🥰

[@robinprice6879]

Your initial reaction to the green is what I experience as well. It never gets old and the Olympic rainforest is such a unique ecosystem.

[@samwardle4795]

60 years ago in high school I hiked with a friend the 90 mile circle from the Dose to the Elwa over Low Divide to the Quinalt and back through Enchanted Valley. Trapper Nelson, cast iron skillet and Spam and great memories.

[@krawie77]

I spent two years as the District Athletic Director and Junior High Principal in Forks and I absolutely loved it there! Thanks for sharing this amazing video!

[@duncdunc76]

Yes! So Good! Fow Show! And Wow the cuties, thats a wildlife encounter not soon forgotten👍👍👍

[@BoundForNowhere]

I still think about that lil seal pup

[@ann7021]

Congratulations on getting a sponsor! You can continue your dream life and we can enjoy from the comforts of home.

[@davidbickham5500]

Guys I had so much fun tagging along with you on your hike....and then you broke my heart. ALL THAT TRASH! Sucks how careless we are. Thanks for all you do regarding the trash out in the world. And always thanks for taking me along on all your journeys.

[@TheJourneyest2016]

Olympic is so underrated! One of my fav parks. Great video!

[@brain-drain]

We just posted a video ranking the best National Parks and Olympic OBVIOUSLY made the list. Please give a watch on our channel when you can. Thank you!

[@loricollins3163]

I was just there last week! Hoh rainforest and Ruby Beach were on our itinerary. Green, moisture, beauty. i love Washington. I will be back. The Coast, The San Juan Islands, Bellingham/Chuckanut Bay,Cascades and Baker have wrapped their beauty around my heart.

[@mikemecklenborg5412]

I have hiked from Cape Alva to Rialto Beach which is most of the Olympic Wilderness Beach along Washington State that is accessible at low tide. Love this wilderness area.

[@mbusch76]

Another quality video. I always get a big grin on my face when I receive the notification of a new video from you. So good.

[@BoundForNowhere]

I appreciate you givin it a watch! We really had an incredible time on this trip

[@thepianoman1216]

When I went to Olympic National Park, I was breath taken by the views. Everything looked so perfect. I took the best day hikes in my life there.

[@BoundForNowhere]

It's such a special place!

[@roneykaithpalmaria]

I could watch this over and over and over and oOoOoOover again!!

[@trakyboy5128]

Living here in AZ ( TX, NM & SoCal ) I know just what you mean. When I lived in WA/OR I was amazed at the TALL green alongside the roads as we were driving up there !!! After about 5 or 6 years I was pretty much used to it. then when I moved back down to Phoenix I was in shock, nothing, no green , no tall trees, just very different all over again !! Lol

[@bntravelin2]

you are SUCH a great story teller... just love watching and listening...TOP NOTCH

[@NeverStopAdventuring]

I completely agree with your statement about it being especially striking when you get to that area from the desert as we spent a lot of time in Arizona earlier this year! We're enjoying spending some time in the PNW now also. What a beautiful hike! The amount of wildlife you saw was amazing!

[@BoundForNowhere]

We were SO lucky with both weather and wildlife! It was WILD how green it was... still can't get over it!

[@dalehilliard5535]

At 6 minutes 8 seconds... those rocks are not always passable even at low tide .. Sometimes the tide just doesn't get that low, but right before that you can go back up the bluff and into the forest and around.. and you come out in the same place , not that much farther. Hiked this in november during a winter storm ..awesome

[@BenjoTinMan]

Lived in WA all my life, visited the Olympic mountains a few times, but still never been the the beaches. They look majestic

[@TheDenisedrake]

OH MY! Those glacier glasses are similar to the one's I've had on my wish list FOREVER. My husband and my fashionable 20 year old daughter say "No.". Well... if the super cool Mac has them, I WILL get them. Thank you!

[@BoundForNowhere]

My mom got them after I did. I mean, I think they are super cool, but from a technical standpoint they really help with eye fatigue on really bright days!

[@jwt1035]

Hey, thanks for this nice commercial for OnyX. I’ll stick with GaiaGPS, which has Apple Car Play. Thank you very much.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Sweet bro 🤙🏽

[@proctorive5032]

i feel like watching nature documentary , it feels relaxing

[@EricSherman-sz8cq]

Best adventure videos by far. ❤

[@peakbagger27]

This has been on my list for so long! Thanks for keeping the desire alive!

[@brain-drain]

Melissa, we just posted a video ranking the best National Parks and Olympic OBVIOUSLY made the list. Please give a watch on our channel when you can. Thank you!

[@rochellemelton5141]

Welcome to HOME ❤ LOVE YOU GUYS!!! I live here ! And glad you enjoy it 😊

[@PeterGallagher1]

Another great location to add to the list. Thanks for a great video of an awesome natural wonder

[@thruthebiblewithmicey]

Another trip is in the books. I just love your adventures so much. Thanks for sharing! Hope you’re having the time of your lives in Alaska! 😃

[@amandanicole3999]

i feel like i'm watching a nature documentary ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BoundForNowhere]

We're getting there. Recently picked up a new lens that has made so much possible, and this was just one of the first chances we got to put it to use!

[@amandanicole3999]

@@BoundForNowhere keep it up! Y’all have really helped lift my spirits this year and last ✌🏻

[@thriftstorejunkee]

Vet well produced and informational. Thank you for showing the large pile of trash. Even back-country beach areas are littered with trash from the sea.

[@iluvutubetube]

The Milky Way is simply amazing!

[@BoundForNowhere]

We can't get enough of it!

[@emixmim]

Uuuuh!!! Is this the beginning of a new series??? Love seeing you guys again!

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

You both are so lucky to have each other as partners in life!! I visited Port Angeles and Olympic Nat Park before and love love love the area. I hope to move there within the next year or so. Thank you both for putting the time into making this video!! Much appreciated. :)

[@breathe4559]

It's a great place to live. But it's not easy to find a place out here, so I suggesting getting a good head start on your search. Best of luck!

[@nancyt2003]

So good to see you two again! Born and partly raised in Seattle. Isn’t the PNW just the most amazing!? ♥️🌲

[@BoundForNowhere]

Yeah we were FLOORED with how beautiful it was up there! We just wee not prepared for the colors, the textures... it was magic

[@digitalcamera3237]

You guys have gotten so good at shooting, editing, writing, producing your videos they're really looking fantastic!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Wow. Thank you so much. We push ourselves really hard creatively and are hungry to actively improve from a video standpoint. I’m glad that hard work is starting to show

[@jeremys6631]

@@BoundForNowhere y'all have the best shots out of any van or 4x4 YT'ers. Just like Mediocre Amateurs channel we're baffled at both y'all YT stats!

[@Storiada]

That water view .. looked so astonishing

[@dalegray4140]

Thank you for another great one. Also the trash bit made me tear up I feel the same. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@BoundForNowhere]

It's always so hard to see something like that. It's then equally as hard to know that there isn't much we as individuals can do to get it out of there.

[@hmbee1110]

Another great video. Loved seeing that seal pup and all the tide pool creatures. Very cool.

[@BoundForNowhere]

I know I cried it was so precious! What a treat!

[@hiaceadventurevan3929]

Love it, I am from Washington and whenever I have friends in town from out of state that want to hike, I take them to this exact one.

[@BoundForNowhere]

It's SUCH a good one. there is something really special about a coastal hike!

[@richardlee9207]

Adventure and reward is "getting to know the place", agree, a beautiful place. Great video, thx for sharing. 👍👏

[@teresakoslosky3053]

Beautiful, it does my heart good to see u love this place as much as I do!! Unfortunately I am to crippled to do much hiking anymore so thank you for reminding how beautiful God nature truly is!!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Happy to bring you along for the hike then! Such a special area 💙

[@jrys68]

We did oatmeal and wild berries everyday.Wild blackberries and thimbleberry are all over the place

[@garykolanda5208]

WOW!!! Just breathtaking. Been to the East side of ONP but not the coastal side yet. Thanks for sharing.

[@GeezerBoy65]

I just discovered your channel yesterday and it quickly became my favorite. Out of about fifty. The quality is outstanding in all respects. You should have many more subs. In an earlier one about what it costs, you mentioned that you both work full-time while traveling. Would you tell us exactly what you do to make your livings while on the road? When I've heard others say this I wonder why they don't say what it is they do, but I have heard "photography." Well as a part-time photographer, with years of experience, and good at what I do, I could never make my living on the road as a photographer, and I doubt anyone else can either with rare rare exceptions. BTW, Olympic Park was one of my favorite places, especially the Hoh Rain Forest and Lake Angeles, early in the year when it was snowed in and there was no one in that part of the park for miles.

[@makennamurray]

That seal encounter was so special!!!!

[@14pro4x8]

Beautiful hike and fantastic scenery. Thanks for taking us along.

[@TreavorUnion]

i miss olympic. the beach was crazy rainy when i visited. it's so calm through your lens.

[@brain-drain]

Yes! It's got everything. We just posted a video ranking the best National Parks and Olympic OBVIOUSLY made the list. Please give a watch on our channel when you can. Thank you!

[@the_mountains_our_calling4809]

Awesome to see you guys exploring the beautiful state I live in! We explored alot of the beaches on the the Olympic coast but didn't know about being able to camp on that beach at the time. Can't wait to see where guys go next!

[@BoundForNowhere]

We’ve been in Alaska since the end of this video. And we’re really excited to share what we’ve been up to

[@BoundForNowhere]

We’ve been in Alaska since the end of this video. And we’re really excited to share what we’ve been up to

[@NickandRachel]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing this with us

[@jackyoungblood8011]

Our haystacks and tide pools are what make the PWN special, not sure I could take the desert. Thanks for the great film.

[@BoundForNowhere]

We love both. They are so unique in their own ways ❤️

[@jimb4957]

And how lucky was I to meet you two at the ferry terminal...an added bonus! 👍🏻 Great video as always!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Jim!! How are ya! Thanks for stopping by to watch!

[@carlyk.glaser7410]

The seals 🥺💗!! Great video - putting this on our backpacking bucket list!

[@BoundForNowhere]

I know right! I tested up it was so precious

[@breathe4559]

Nice! I live there! Super freaking fortunate. It's astoundingly beautiful.

[@brain-drain]

We just posted a video ranking the best National Parks and Olympic OBVIOUSLY made the list. Please give a watch on our channel when you can. Thank you!

[@jeffkatzer]

I have kayaked and hiked that coast many times. Glad you had some nice weather for your trip.

[@BoundForNowhere]

We were so fortunate with the weather! I imagine kayaking it would be once!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Incredible*

[@leonardofigueroa360]

Awesome Video, so well made!

[@KvichakSmith]

Another great video. Great area too.

[@TheRukisama]

Funny I got this in my recommendations, I just hiked this trail earlier this week with my fiancée! (Only down to the beach and south to where it gets rocky and back, though). It was beautiful.

[@hikingmule]

Spectacular video once again. Thanks for sharing! I've never been able to work in a beach backpacking trip, but I think that would be amazing.

[@brain-drain]

Hiking Mule, we just posted a video ranking the best National Parks and Olympic OBVIOUSLY made the list. Please give a watch on our channel when you can and let us know your favorite. Thank you!

[@barbaradarnell7376]

My name is Gary Darnell.That big pile represents about four years of removing stuff off the beach from Scott Creek to Toleak.And it's gotten bigger lately.Several tires, plastic foam,rope and pieces of plastic bottles are common things.

[@melissamiesen6230]

Hey guys. Waiting for shots from Baja and your traveling companions. We met you en route and at Hotel Comondu.

[@franktaccetta784]

Thank you so much for doing these videos! I will never be able to go where you guys go. But I take some consolation and I can at least see some of it.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Awwww that means so much to us that we could bring such a special place this this to you. ❤️

[@ConsidertheWonders]

Why an awesome campsite 🙌🏼. Those views looked spectacular 😍

[@BoundForNowhere]

It really was!! I dream about it all the time!

[@gearbridge]

we've got a few weeks in Olympic coming up - stoked to watch this and snag some ideas :)

[@BoundForNowhere]

Ohhhhhh you are in for such a treat!

[@COLORDOKID]

Can't wait for the next adventure!

[@kenandsamantha]

You guys are quickly becoming my favorite KZbin adventurers :) We were recently backpacking in the Olympic National Park too! It’s so fun to watch your video and perspective. Thanks for being wonderful leave no trace influencers! Loved this vlog! - Sam

[@BoundForNowhere]

You are so kind. It feels like our duty to learn places cleaner and make some sort of good impact on the places we visit. They mean so much to is that we want to be sure they are there to enjoy (and make as big of an impact on) those who follow ❤️

[@rorymundy1790]

Most enjoyable

[@davepalmer1739]

Strawberry point is one of my favorite campsites.

[@elguapo2031]

I absolutely loved this. Great video

[@achikiman]

This is amazing

[@eburn71]

I was thinking The Goonies and waiting for the ship to appear……. Beautiful location!

[@wildcatoutdoors]

I absolutley adore the land of the pacific north west

[@BoundForNowhere]

It was SO wild to see it after being in the desert so long. The color green was almost overwhelming

[@ricomacpherson6845]

Thanks for sharing your adventures

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thanks for being here to enjoy them!

[@randywarnock2937]

We have been backpacking to Third Beach, Scott Bluff, Strawberry Point and Toleak Point since 1974. You missed a treasure at To-Lee-ak’ Point. It is only a mile further and outstanding sea stacks. Last time I hiked there was May 2019. At Strawberry Point was a 50’ long dead whale.

[@michaelfitzgerald434]

Excellent!

[@mystethompson714]

Another beautiful video!

[@h20doctor]

You didn't show the steep part going down to the beach.... that's the best part of the whole thing... 😂 I love going to Shi Shi Beach it's the best, and the Arches

[@Zen_Photographyy]

Super cool video im planning a trip here in a few weeks in olympic, just looking at different things i could do there, but i noticed your camera strap connected to your bag what is that!?!

[@georgekerr8804]

Incredible photography, scenery & tidepools. Great channel.

[@BoundForNowhere]

You are so kind. Glad we captured it in a way that we could share ❤️

[@NoOverhead]

Video was awesome as always. PLUS, B-Roll tips! "It's all in the knees" lol

[@CascadeSprings]

Wow!!

[@ParkerOutside]

This is so goooood! Like some explorer documentary. Beautiful video.

[@markjames2661]

GREAT video guys very well done

[@jamesstevens1595]

I'm from Haines. We have a little gem not too many people know about

[@Gulgonful]

Love the Julbos

[@BoundForNowhere]

Me too!

[@darrylk808]

Canada will be opening up soon!! You may be able to take your time to Alaska and do some stops in Canada. I'm guessing I'm too late as you guys are probably already in Alaska...? On the way back then.

[@BoundForNowhere]

We are in Alaska and took the ferry to get up here. Hoping that things open according to plan so we can drive back!

[@darrylk808]

@@BoundForNowhere The border has been open to travelers going to Alaska. It's a treaty b/w US/Canada. But the Canadians have made it clear that you need to book it to Alaska with minimal delay/stops. Only for rest and gas. Many have used the "going to Alaska" reason to get into Canada, but if they are caught (US license plates) in Vancouver or other locales they get deported and banned from Canada...

[@kristinasimons4842]

really beautiful

[@gldsmith61]

Hey I saw ya'll on the web page for Ka'Chava, I drink it every morning.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Yeah we shoot a lot of photos for them! We love it too!

[@underavenue]

dig the gear list!

[@briankelly6113]

Where to next? If you want to get back into the desert, turn east and go about 150 miles. WA is a very diverse place.

[@Glueby]

This was so well made. Great job!!

[@KyleTurnerSF]

How far in is the garbage pile? Day hike? Seems like a lot of the items are bulky but not that heavy. Any suggestions?

[@johnwilson8922]

Beautiful spot

[@BoundForNowhere]

I still think about it everyday. One of my favorite places we've ever camped!

[@johnwilson8922]

I think yall are within a days drive from redwoods National forest a spectacular place to see

[@chrisp.3614]

What part of the PCT was this. My friends and I did a quick two day Ozette RS, Wedding Rocks, Sand Point, Ozette RS. Such a beautiful place and I cant wait to go back.

[@BoundForNowhere]

This trip made us realize how much you can do on the coast here... it got us thinking we need to do a longer version!

[@thomastuorto9929]

Part of the PCT? Did you have a chance to hike any interior trails of the ONP?

[@chrisfreemanca]

That time lapse of the stars was amazing! Couple of questions… do you find it necessary to filter water before boiling it to use for meal prep? Also, what’s up with the huge plastic container, who was carrying that in their backpack and why? Oh and what sunglasses were you wearing?

[@BoundForNowhere]

That's Owen for ya! He is the timelapse king! As for the water, yes we do just because you have to boil it for a certain amount of time to be "pure". We typically don't boil it for that long to conserve fuel. So between filtering it and then bringing it to a boil we can confidently drink it... even though the color was a little off putting. And that container is a bear can. It holds your food when you are in an area with bears. You seal it and stash it away from your camp when you are not using it because they cant get into it. If bears get access to your food you are potentially teaching them that people are a source of food, which creates a problem bear, which it typically a bear that has to be exterminated. We love bears and obviously don't want that to happen! Thus we carry a bear can!

[@chrisfreemanca]

@@BoundForNowhere thanks for the info!

[@EmilioExploring]

Great job with the story.