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Wanderer Unbound

Exploring & dining my way through destinations. Based in North Carolina. I'm Justin, a North Carolina based travel blogger, photographer and content creator.

I work hard to develop stores and create photos and other forms of content that capture authentic moments in life and time. In my free time you can find me enjoying a good craft beer, hiking a trail, watching a marvel movie or at a concert. I try and challenge my content creation and photography skills every day and create content that is one-of-a-kind. If you’re looking for travel related lifestyle, commercial/branding or content creation, I would love to help you achieve your vision.

10/31/2024

Views for days from atop Great River Bluffs State Park in Minnesota ⛰️

This short hike delivered an awesome look at the Mississippi River below. I took this photo over the summer while exploring Minnesota and Wisconsin (where the Mississippi starts its journey) and this week I’m headed to where it meets the ocean in Louisiana 🎺

Life can be pretty grand sometimes 🥂

10/08/2024

I want to live by the water. And I’m too picky about it either, I’ll take lake view, river view, ocean view or maybe even a pond if it’s a nice clean one 🌊

Bodies of water has been something that I feel has defined my life for as long as I’ve existed. I was born in a beach town and even after moving from there when I was still a child, I was partly raised in a boat going on fishing trips with my dad and sometimes that meant just walking down to the local pond for a few hours 🎣

Then I returned to a beach town for my college years where I once again fell in love with the breezy ocean air and just the all-around relaxing environment of a coastal area. Now as an adult, I still love sitting on a beach, a dock or any other platform on the water. I love to kayak and still like to cast a long when the weather’s nice 😅

All this to simply say, I want to live by the water again.

Photo: Lake Superior near Bayfield, Wisconsin

Wisconsin | Bayfield | Lake Superior | Travel | Outdoors

08/14/2024

Could you imagine living on an isolated island in the middle of Lake Superior with nothing but water surrounding you at all times? What’s worse, the island is called Devil’s Island 👀

Well for those that once tended to this lighthouse, that was their reality and honestly.. it may have not been that bad of a gig. I mean, I think we can all agree that being away from the general public isn’t always the worse thing in the world 😅

08/07/2024

Exploring small towns is definitely a favorite pastime of mine, so I’m going to share three places you HAVE to visit in Gordonsville, Virginia ⛰️

⛰️Krecek Kakes - this coffee and breakfast shop is the perfect way to start your day when exploring Gordonsville! Their patio area is a straight up vibe and the best spot in town for a cup of ☕️
⛰️Jackson & Company Market - after that nice cup of coffee, walk right across the street to discover a fine selection of baked goods, homemade meals and more!
⛰️Well Hung Vineyard - not only does this restaurant win the most numerous name award 👀 but serves up some great dishes and even better wine, which makes it the perfect place for an end to a day exploring this Virginia mountain town 🥂

Have you ever been to Gordonsville? Make sure to save this and start planning that trip now!

08/01/2024

Once again I am mentally here 🌊

Hawaiian Beaches are dreamscapes. Simple as that and I don’t think anything could ever change my mind.

07/30/2024

Nothing like looking out over one of the most active volcanic areas in Hawaii 🌋

07/23/2024

Personally I believe this photo perfectly captures why Charleston, South Carolina is known as the Holy City⛲️

What are some nicknames for famous cities that fit all too perfectly?

07/19/2024

Red Oak II outside of Carthage, Missouri is the closest thing to a revitalized ghost town that I’ve been too. The restored buildings amongst the old rusted out vehicles really creates an interesting setting as you walk the dirt road that circles the small town.

The original Red Oak was a small town in Missouri that eventually became a true ghost town until it was born again through the vision of an internationally famous artist that wanted to bring his hometown back to life.

If you find yourself traveling through rural Missouri, or down Route 66, Red Oak II is a must stop for a visit into the past. I for one wish this diner was still open! 👀

07/17/2024

Why is it that the Oklahoma portion of Route 66 is just a lot of very large road side attractions? 🤔 Are they trying to squash the “everything’s bigger in Texas” motto? You decide 🐳

🐳The Giant Blue Whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma
🦅Giant Totem Pole in Foyil, Oklahoma
🥤Giant Soda Pop bottle in Arcadia, Oklahoma

07/11/2024

I’m slowly but surely catching up on my travel photos that I have been hoarding since September of last year 😅 So here’s some of my favorites from traveling Route 66 in the beautiful state of New Mexico 🧳 That slide number 5 though 👀

1. The entrance to the Glorieta Pass Battlefield Trail (the furthest western battle fought in the American Civil War). While there isn’t much to see in this photo, the colors just make me love it 📸
2. Petroglyphs National Monument in Albuquerque
3. Sign marking the Continental Divide of the United States.
4. Pecos National Historical Park
5. Just a simple classic backhoe car. Everyone had one of these right?
6. Bomber plane at the National Museum of Nuclear Science

07/02/2024

When a photograph of the Painted Desert lives up to its name and looks like a painting 🎨

06/18/2024

Photos will never do justice for all awesome of a landscape the Grand Canyon is, but here’s my attempt anyways 📸

06/14/2024

Scenes from Arizona along Route 66.. This was state number 34 for me on my travels in the US and I truly believe that some of the nicest people I’ve ever encountered called it home 🏠

I mean honestly, if it weren’t for the scorching summer heat, the snakes and multiple other venomous things, I might could consider living here 😅

Locations in order of appearance:
1. Sitgreaves Pass outside of Oatman, AZ
2. TowMater in Seligman, AZ (personally my favorite Arizona town)
3. Pete’s Gas Station in Williams, AZ
4. The famous Jack Rabbit at Jack Rabbit Trading Post

05/10/2024

Places forgotten and found again in the California Desert along Route 66 📸 See below for locations where images were taken 👀

1. Ludlow, California
2. San Bernardino, California
3. Ludlow Cafe in Ludlow, California
4. San Bernardino, California
5. Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch in Bagdad, California
6. Wigwam Motel in San Bernardino, California
7. Roy’s Motel in the Mojave Desert
8. Amboy School sign in the Mojave Desert
9. Golden Buddha in the Mojave Desert
10. Amazing French Toast from the Ludlow Cafe😉

03/07/2024

My newest blog post, “National Parks of Route 66 and Why You Need to See Them” is live now at the link below!

https://www.wandererunbound.com/national-park-travel/route-66-national-parks

03/07/2024

There’s something about National Parks and road trips that go hand in hand. So naturally when completing America’s ultimate road trip along the famous, and sometimes infamous Route 66, you come face to face with some of the best National Park areas that the US has to offer! These are the 7 parks you come across when driving Route 66 from one end to another 🚙

📸1: Gateway Arch NP in St. Louis, Missouri
📸2: Lincoln Home NHS in Springfield, Illinois
📸3: Pecos NHP in Pecos, New Mexico
📸4: Petrified Forest NP in Arizona
📸5: Petroglyph NM in Albuquerque, New Mexico
📸6: Walnut Canyon NM in Flagstaff, Arizona
📸7: Grand Canyon NP in Arizona

Have you visited any of these awesome parks? Did I miss any other National Park areas along Route 66? Let me know in the comments 👀

You can learn more about each of these parks and more in my newest blog, “National Parks of Route 66 and Why You Need to See Them” which can be found on my website (link in bio). Check it out and follow along on my travels!
National Parks | Route 66 | Road Trip | Travel | Adventure

02/20/2024

My newest National Parks Blog is live now!

A place of history, culture, and unique geological phenomenon. Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is known for all these factors, as well as scenery that is unmatched in colorfulness. Miles of hiking trails, as well as drivable roads make this park perfect for exploring for anyone.

Link: https://www.wandererunbound.com/national-park-travel/petrified-forest-must-do-activities

02/19/2024

I think I’ll call this set.. the art of nature? 🎨

Welcome to the Painted Desert of the Petrified Forest National Park. Layers on layers of colors line the hills and mountains of this underrated Arizona park. In short, it’s a photographers dream 📸

I can’t wait to share more about the Painted Desert and other parts of the Petrified Forest in my newest blog and other posts coming soon!

Have you been to the Petrified Forest area of Arizona? What did you like about it?
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