Beginning a Grand Adventure into the Midwest | Travel Series | A Long Time Coming EP. 01

This is the start of our grand adventure into the Northern Midwest. We make an unexpected stop in Makoshika State Park before making our way into Theodore Roosevelt National Park. In the area we get to know the history of the park, spend some time with the Bison herd, and check out some incredible and otherworldly formations.
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[@rowbradley]

Holy moly, you have raised the game on the production value of your series to an absolutely astounding level, and the storytelling is exceptional as always. Cheers and thanks for passing along the wanderlust.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Aw thank you so much! We raise the bar only for ourselves. And we already know we can do better. We are clearly into the thrill of the hunt!

[@VideoSchoolOnline]

Can't stop watching. Great stuff!

[@BikeRidez]

Amazing work! Well written, narrated, and shot. Not to mention the sound track and editing! Soooo many hours of work in that video.

[@BoundForNowhere]

HAHA Yes... lots and lots of hours... which is why it takes us over 6 months to produce a series after its shot

[@IbericaOverland]

Finally got time to enjoy it! We’ll done guys, always a pleasure to watch. A book recommendation, The River of Doubt. Cheers!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed and that book has been on our list for a while!

[@Rburg00]

So good to see you guys back! 🧡

[@BoundForNowhere]

So great to be back!

[@cousinjeb7116]

Here here, Amen, Yup yup, Fo' Sho', Say it loud, Shaw 'Nuff, and agreed!

[@DavidKlenkFurniture]

I love how the video and sound track flow with the serenity of the landscape.

[@TurdBugler]

The slow-mo of the bison kicking up dirt reminded me of BBC Earth documentaries. I’ve been following your channel for a few years now, and it’s always been good, but your filming/story telling has truly improved drastically. You two have really outdone yourselves!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Awesome, thank you! I felt like this series finally felt like a concept realized. It feels so good to see and feel progress in your own work! But still, only up from here!

[@22rek]

Woowww…I almost cried watching this! I fell in love with this area of North Dakota when I lived there for several years and the production of this video brought back some deep memories of a place I fell in love with. Thank you! You represented North Dakota’s beauty very well!! ❤️🥹

[@jackwalsh1468]

MAK, another awesome video. Something to consider. "John Muir" has a profound influence upon "Theodore Roosevelt" and the establishment of many national parks. Especially "Yosemite" I lived in "Moorhead, MN. just across the "Red River" from Fargo, ND 2001-2002 It would go from Summer in September and within two weeks and the first snows by October. Winter lasting till April. After two winters, back to California for me. My time in ND and MN. I met a lovely lady. She was 6ft tall, "Blood red" color hair and was Russo-Norge heritage. One of her favorite phrases was "Uff-Da Neiman" a Norwegian Phrase. Lots of meanings. My fondest memory is of her(Pat) standing next to a large portrait of her grandmother from 1907. Pat looked literally the living version of her Grandmother in every detail. I kid you not. Pat loved making quilts. Three of which I still have to this day. An awesome person. Cheers, Mate.

[@TehKithy]

Being a Midwesterner who spends a lot of travel time out in the Rockies, we, of course, have to travel through NoDak, SoDak and Nebraska to get there. We have often stopped in Teddy Roosevelt and and the Black Hills area on our way through. Looking forward to more episodes!

[@BoundForNowhere]

That part of the country is so beautiful!

[@patkeen8668]

Thanks for taking us along! Enjoyed every second of this and appreciate the presidential history lesson.

[@waynewelter]

So looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Us too! We are so stoked on how this series turned out!

[@johndiaz7240]

You two have an eye for interesting photos, thanks for introducing us to new places to visit.

[@chad2886]

Wow! That was great. Nice to see the Lake Placid patch ADK!

[@TheMsnwvu5]

Thanks for showing how beautiful our state really is.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Our pleasure! You are lucky to call it home!

[@marianfrances4959]

I'm in love with our entire continent, prairies included! Thanks for the awesome video! 👍😎🇨🇦🌾

[@BoundForNowhere]

Me too!!

[@1988shyam]

KZbin showed me your video after a long time. I am glad it did. Damm i wanna see these places because of you guys. Living the dream . Our lives should be lived like this.

[@bobhewlett3633]

Fantastic episode. Loved the animation at the beginning, the music, the outtakes, the mixed perspective at the end, and…the scenery. Anxious to see the rest of the series. Bravo.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so much! We have a lot of fun with the shots at the end. Feels like a space for us to let our hair down a little ;) more to come!

[@bobhewlett3633]

@@BoundForNowhere Great belch. Seems like that was MAK?

[@Overlanding]

Absolutely love your style of videography guys. Heard of you from Brian and Christina and just saw this video... Stunned. Will continue to follow your journey. Stay safe, happy travels and best greetings from Mexico. ❤

[@mtnmnchronicles]

Love the video, reciently moved to South Dakota from California. I am amazed at the diversity of landscapes in this region. Look forward to this series.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Did you really?! What a spectacular area! So much to explore! I hope the winter is treating you well!

[@cichyALBUSprod]

Absolutely criminal that this doesn't have more views!!

[@johnsellers3287]

Opening monologue is so humble & truthful. You two & some friends have been to so many nooks and crannies but there’s that much more to discover and learn. Mak I really applaud your writing & narration. Owen you to are an absolute energy driving this a special journey. Only one episode in and this just tastes & feels different. You both are just so good at what you do. This & the last series (if not all your vids) should be required viewing to everyone, especially the impressionable youth of today. Thank you both. You should be excitedly proud of yourselves.

[@BoundForNowhere]

That is the sweetest compliment, thank you! We love what we do so it always warms our hearts to hear that it comes through in the finished product!

[@dholowack]

It’s such a treat to settle in and enjoy your new series! Thanks so much!

[@jesss.827]

As a midwesterner this makes me so happy 😭❤️

[@sherpaec]

Incredible and inspiring content, we can't wait for the next episode!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Awwwwww thanks friends! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@wulfman9263]

Growing up in ND I am always excited to see more KZbin creators heading to check out ND :)

[@BoundForNowhere]

It’s so lovely we had such a blast!

[@kinlinkollective]

Truly transcending...I get the same feeling from your films as I do walking into my house to be greeted by my dog each day, the same feeling I get on trivia night every Monday at our local pub, the same feeling as clicking "purchase" on an airline website knowing soon an adventure awaits....and that feeling is joy. Your films bring such joy and inspiration and I truly thank you for that, slainte!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Oh my goodness that was such a lovely compliment. I know the feeling you speak of. I get it when I remember my favorite people exist. When we lay eyes on a new landscape that we've never seen before. When Owen does something unexpected and thoughtful. Actually, I get that feeling a lot... and it is an honor to hear that I get to pass that feeling along

[@ivan82593]

Amazing. Beautiful videography. Fantastic story telling.

[@geekahertz]

Hard not to get emotional watching your work

[@BoundForNowhere]

Really?! I didn't think I had made a tear jerker this time!

[@3tacoman]

Yes ! Beautiful , amazing , and gorgeous ! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so much!!

[@markmiller698]

Soooo great... thanks for sharing!!! Music tis spot on also!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Awww thank you!

[@cnicholas25]

You have no idea the amount of serenity I get from your videos, so calming and relaxing, such a peaceful and relaxing amount of footage. Like stunning angles the captures you've gotten. It is really like a breath of fresh air being able to watch your journey 🥰🌳🌲🍃⛰️🗻🌄🏞️Thank You

[@joanneteasdale4192]

Brilliant piece, thank you for sharing.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so so much!

[@ThatBaldwinLife]

The color grading on this video is perfect. The golden color gives the feel of the long sunsets of the midwest prairies. Excellent. nate

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so much! Jackson did such a wonderful job achieving the look we were after for this series!

[@mattkaminski6618]

Great video and excited to watch y'all's new adventure. Best channel on the Tube.

[@BoundForNowhere]

You are too sweet 🥰

[@garyaaron8425]

Yay!!!! "They're back!" No more teasers.....My heart can take it. New series, Who wants chocolate...its exasperating. 😉 Welcome back and can't wait for more. Take care and be safe

[@BoundForNowhere]

HAHAH I know i know. in the heat of the moment I don't always sound as eloquent as I do in my VOs ;) Happy to be back!

[@iluvutubetube]

What an incredible series! Thanks for taking us along

[@BoundForNowhere]

You are so sweet! So glad you are enjoying it!

[@murdiesel]

Sneaking them in on us now, I see you two!

[@lynnerikson3622]

Great episode! Love the photography and all the wildlife!

[@loricollins3163]

Yay and wow! Who knew?! Thank you for sharing your gift of storytelling. Be well. -ll

[@BoundForNowhere]

Glad you enjoyed it and we are so happy to be able to share!

[@Lucky-Lucy330]

Well here we go again another great start But on a new level of travel. And editing beyond your normal great start Can’t wait for every week to come and see more Of what we never seen before. Thank you again be safe

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thanks a ton! I hope that you like the way it plays out!

[@wanderingplunketts]

We’ve taken a bit of a social break, so I’m just now sitting down to these beautiful videos! We lived in North Dakota for a year, your filming does it so much justice! Thank you. ❤

[@melondoo6129]

YES!! Im sooooo loving this new series!! Always love your videos and can't wait for the next one

[@hiaceadventurevan3929]

Yes! As a Midwest kid I cannot describe how happy this makes me. The north shore of Minnesota on Lake Superior is unbelievable. Another awesome serious to look forward too ❤

[@BoundForNowhere]

I can now confidently agree with you! I think you are going to like this series then ;)

[@justincreamer5404]

woah this is wild. you guys have amazing sponsors. it wasnt always like this. so so so happy for you guys. production top notch. this is no vlog anymore

[@jzobrien8329]

Last time, when your Alaska series came out, my wife and I had just spent a summer up there exploring in our truck camper. Last summer we explored Wyoming, Montana, North and South Dakota, and Nebraska before returning to our home in Colorado. It is so rewarding seeing the area we traveled through through your camera. You two are the best! Thanks for all you do.

[@BoundForNowhere]

The pleasure is all ours! Glad I could share a little bit of a special place to you from a new perspective!

[@elevenoverland]

Incredible work - you guys have yet again set the bar even higher and stocked the adventure fires within!! Can only imagine what was going through your mind getting that ‘epic’ slow-mo bison crap-spray during the end credits!! 😂😂😂

[@BoundForNowhere]

Hahahhaha we laughed so hard! We are weirdly good at getting footage of animals pooping! 🙃

[@sarahtucker2874]

Well done!! Felt like I was watching a story/documentary unfold. So beautiful!

[@CarolynJoAnn]

Amazing video! Wow! I can't believe I've never actually commented this but you've both been HUGE inspirations in my life. From your Sunrader days you inspired us to buy a 4WD Toyota Galaxy and finally pursue the life we've always dreamed of. You continue to inspire me and I'm so grateful for it. Pumped for the rest of this series!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Wow, that means to world to me to hear! I hope that you are having a blast out there wherever you are! We are so lucky to live in this world and I think it's always a worth while effort to go out there and get to know it!

[@kylehowerton5158]

Love your videos - the attention to detail in everything, shot sequencing, editing, graphics and animation... It gets better and better with each series you put out. You're great storytellers.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so much. It is a craft that we are deeply passionate about. So it feels good to hear that its working ;)

[@jeanne-gord7685]

Welcome back :) We missed you. Love M645. I had one in my 20s. Huge by todays standards but very do-able. I lugged mine all over the place shooting landscapes. Lucky you.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Yeah it is such a blast to shoot with! I'd eventually like to go to a 6x7 but this will do for now ;)

[@willhoyer]

Last summer we left Glacier NP early one morning, got a flat tire, fixed it, made it across Montana and drove into TRNP just in time to catch the sunset at an overlook. You guys were there and that's why I found your channel. I probably have a couple shots with you in it. It is a beautiful place and wish we'd had a bit more time to explore it! Looking forward to Ep 2.

[@BoundForNowhere]

No wayyyyy that is hilarious and such a small world! How cool was that area?! Gosh we just loved it so much!

[@madsuldbk5614]

just woke up and are watching this while drinking my morning coffee ☕

[@BoundForNowhere]

Truly, that is the best way to do it ;)

[@JJ-iq5cv]

Excellent video - my favorite part is when the young lady is talking about their comfort zone. Like they have a comfort zone.

[@BoundForNowhere]

I mean... accurate to a certain extent.

[@JJ-iq5cv]

@@BoundForNowhere 🙂

[@savannahrebman3223]

Beautifully put together as always! We are so excited for this series!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Us too! This part always feels like a victory lap when we can finally share ❤️

[@nickward8887]

Incredible landscape, great to see the start on another adventure

[@BoundForNowhere]

Glad you enjoyed it! It feels good to be bringing you all along!

[@davidheflin5847]

MAK and Owen: My wife and I are so very glad you are back with your special way of telling stories about wild and beautiful places. Looking forward to your next chapter…

[@BoundForNowhere]

It feels oh sooooo good to be back 🏄🏼‍♀️🏄🏻‍♂️

[@AdventureOtaku]

if you haven't read it, check out "The River of Doubt" by Candice Millard. It's the journey that almost killed him. He did it with his son Kermit - whose son, also named Kermit almost single handedly overthrew the government of Iran and installed the Shah. Which has nothing to do with the River of Doubt but is an equally fascinating story.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Great recommendation as it has been on my list for a long time!

[@udx-483muddbucket5]

Wonderful video. Thank you so much for taking us along!!✌✌

[@BoundForNowhere]

Glad you enjoyed it and the pleasure is all ours!

[@djpWilson]

Just beautiful!...and glad you are back!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Glad to be back too!

[@LivingtheSmallTownLife]

It was nice to get to meet you both at Overland Expo in Flagstaff. We were excited to hear about your plans for this series! The wait was well worth it! It's nice to see creators following their own path. We can't wait to see where this adventure takes you!!

[@BoundForNowhere]

It feels good to have something you want to achieve and to be able to make it happen. The fact that we can make that happen is really not lost on us. We feel so lucky to have access to these places, brands that are willing to back us so we can spend two months wandering around with our cameras, then 6 months to make something out of it, and to be able to now afford an editor. It feels like our powers are growing and it is wildly rewarding

[@toyotires]

Awesome!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Aw! Thank you all for watching! Can't wait for more!

[@pietervanniekerk7290]

Awesome as always! Glad to see more stuff from you guys! Can’t wait for the next episode!!!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Us either! Feels great to be back!

[@cynthiaschwartz559]

This was a beautiful video in two of my favorite parks, I visit every year. You really captured the beauty. I wish you could have captured the beautiful mustangs. I go to Theodore Roosevelt National Park just to photograph them. Makoshika is such a gem. The Midwest has many beautiful places to visit, too. Thank you for all your hard work to show us your amazing videos.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah we are sad we never saw them while we were there! What a special area that we will always wish we had more time in!

[@bensmtb]

Beautiful guys!!!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you!!

[@mitchhoten3922]

I worked in Bismark years ago, had no idea I was so close to all of that.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Nooo wayyy?! Yeah there is a lot of wonderful things in that area!

[@jsimpson3250]

Got to see this part of the country myself. It was amazing and a surprise to me to see it’s beauty. I’m glad you got to see it and share it. Can’t wait for the next episode.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah that part of the country feels like it is often overlooked to those who are not from there. Truly a remarkable area!

[@jimandvalstravelchannel]

Bison seem especially huge when you find yourself next to one on the road while on your motorcycle!

[@BoundForNowhere]

HAHA that they do!

[@colemanny72]

This is my favorite channel on KZbin ever. And I've been addicted to KZbin since 2010... Y'all never fail to come through with all the parts that make great storytelling. Much love 💯

[@BoundForNowhere]

You are makin me blush! Thank you so much for the kind words! We just have a deep love for telling a (hopefully) good story!

[@DrifterJourney]

I once made a turn at a sign that said Trona Pinnacles and was not disappointed. Beautiful work guys!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Wise man! See you all down the road soon hopefully

[@deedra54]

We were there fall 2022. Such a hidden gem. Not busy at all. Stopped on our way home from Yellowstone/Grand Tetons. Such a welcomed sense of peace out there.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Yeah it is such a special place! I think how quiet it is really plays into that!

[@studiobrar1692]

Brilliant as always...cheers folks!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@papabrown3919]

Hells yeah so stoked for the series. Off the one hell of a start and am sure they only get better 🤓🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@BoundForNowhere]

I think this one gets better and better with each episode!

[@sumnrfam]

So beautiful, So inspiring, So well crafted,, Loved it!!, Thanks guys, cant wait to see what's next

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so much! Feels good to be sharing again and finally have this out in the world!

[@allankawakami]

I know the wait for your videos are always worth the wait! Amazing places, awesome content and your editing outstanding ❤

[@BoundForNowhere]

You're the best! That is so sweet of you to say!

[@benhandley9739]

Such great story tellers, thank you!

[@BoundForNowhere]

No thank you for watching! And for the kind compliment!

[@demadre]

I’m so glad you two are back. Your content is second to none. Stay safe in your travels.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so much! And ditto! We are stoked to be back!

[@erniedevries3243]

So wonderful to see this new series! I've been anxiously waiting for it ever since you told me about your plans when we met at Overland Expo in Flagstaff. As always, this is a magnificent presentation of an amazing place. Having read "Mornings on Horseback, this was already on my list, but now even more so!

[@dalegray4140]

So so so good! Jumping for joy that you’ve made another one for us. Thanks

[@BoundForNowhere]

You are oh so welcome!

[@msbush2]

As a 33 yr MT resident, I am glad to see you visiting Eastern MT. There is a real different beauty there. Wish you had put something in about your visit to Pompey's Pillar but glad you correctly pronounced Makoshika in the final version along with correctly naming the Little Missouri. Would love for my wife and I to run into you on your travels through the N Rockies. Have you spent any time in Red Lodge and the Beartooths? It would be well worth it. We love your work!

[@LASadvgrrl]

Love you videos especially this one, like Alaska because I have been here. Your lens and narration is just so appreciated. TY and glad to see another adventure.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so much! All such special places!

[@josephmitchell2439]

Love you guys! Glad you are making videos again. Quality is better than quality!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Us too! And more to come!!

[@dam8407]

your videos are real moments of poetry. so soothing. an authentic pleasure to travel with you

[@BoundForNowhere]

Well it is a joy to have you along for the ride!

[@JakeLeonardPhoto]

Never seen a video from yall, clicked on this, and from the first scene, instantly subbed and liked.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Awww thank you so much Jake! Welcome, we are happy to have you along for the ride!

[@brentross9233]

We're giving up our "career" jobs and going to work on the road. Our first stop is Rapid City SD for 5 months. Exactly for the reason you gave, we've been all around ND/SD/NEB but never stayed there. Looking forward to your series

[@BoundForNowhere]

Yeah that is such a cool area with so so much to see! You all are in for a treat with episode two then!

[@jennbatman]

Beautiful 🎉🎉🎉 makes me want to get in the car and drive somewhere

[@BoundForNowhere]

Mission accomplished!

[@lynn3051]

Wow so good to have you back. Those rocks 🤩🤩

[@BoundForNowhere]

It feels incredible to be back!

[@OMGitsmercer]

That's an amazing area! I've been there a few times. Great mountain biking trips!

[@BoundForNowhere]

It really is!

[@davidhuth5659]

Glad you made it to the midwest! I hope you make it to northern Minnesota!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Oh just you wait!!

[@davidhuth5659]

@@BoundForNowhere YES! I should have said, hope you make it to Ely! Such a great little town. I lived there for a while and my heart is still there.

[@cmc9823]

Stoked for this series!

[@Marcela.Isabel]

We missed your storytelling and of course your adventures. Very well done once again.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so much!

[@KyleMielke17]

Fingers crossed you guys wandered into the upper peninsula on Michigan, keewenaw peninsula is amazing as well as the Marquette area. Hiking, waterfalls, pictured rocks lakeshore

[@BoundForNowhere]

Stay tuned ;)

[@MrHuntingsAdventures]

Great intro and animation! Love the editing etc!

[@NoOverhead]

Absolutely OUTSTANDING. This part of the country is so unique and so beautiful, I can't wait to see how you capture it in this series.

[@BoundForNowhere]

I hope you like the rest of the series just as much. In my humble opinion, we are just getting started ;)

[@NoOverhead]

@@BoundForNowhere I know that feeling well 🔥🔥

[@TNP5150outsider]

Another SMASHING video from you guys!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank youuuuuu!

[@mavmav6555]

You just keep getting better! Nice to see a large format film camera!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you! We feel we are improving too and it always feels so good to see/feel that improvement in your own work!

[@michaelpellegrino3220]

Absolutely beautiful. The wife and I are heading to the Dakotas for the 1st time this June. Really looking forward to it after seeing this video. Well done on the production side as well.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Have fun! Though I know you will! Such an incredible area!

[@Momshobbies24]

Fantastic video . Impressive. Thank you

[@BoundForNowhere]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@danieltyler2225]

So good!

[@emilylauren242]

Excited your series is back!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Us too!!