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Join Shea On The Adventure of a Lifetime!

Wandering and Exploring The Americas & Beyond!

We’ll visit big cities, check out little towns, trek through the wilderness, visit destinations you’ve never heard of, rediscover your favorite locations, and uncover a world waiting to reveal its secrets.

It’s a journey that’s more than just traveling and exploring. It’s about expanding your reality.

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Shea's Ultimate American Quest

To Experience and Share every
National Park • National Forest • National Grassland • National Monument • National Park Service Unit.

A person wearing a green cap and glasses smiles in front of a sign that reads "Entering El Malpais National Monument. No Hunting or Collecting." The background features a dry, grassy landscape under a clear blue sky.
Ancient rock painting on a rugged stone surface depicting a red human-like figure with raised arms and two horizontal lines overhead. Nearby are red geometric shapes and faded markings. The surrounding rock is weathered, with patches of moss and small plants at the base.
A small, stone one-room schoolhouse with a wooden roof sits in a barren landscape under a blue sky. An American flag waves on a pole in front. A rusty metal swing set stands nearby, with no swings attached. The terrain is flat and dry, stretching into the distant horizon.
The image shows a tall stone monument with a viewing platform at the top, set against a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a well-maintained grassy area is crossed by a paved path. Three flags are displayed on poles. Trees border the grassy area, leading to distant water.
A man wearing a blue cap and glasses stands smiling in front of the Chippewa National Forest sign. Behind him, the Shingobee Recreation Area unveils its dense forest under a cloudy sky.
A person in a hoodie and plaid pants sits on a chair at South Pike Bay Campground, drinking from a cup, while looking at the calm water of Chippewa National Forest on a clear day.
A metal windmill with vines stands next to a large circular water trough in the open grass field of Sheyenne National Grasslands, under a partly cloudy sky.
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National Treasures Experienced & Shared
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A historical cannon, olive green in color, with large wooden wheels is displayed indoors against a stone wall background.
A man taking a selfie at the Comanche National Grasslands sign.
A blacksmith wearing a protective face shield and apron works in a rustic stone forge with an anvil, barrels, and various tools surrounding him.
The image shows the exterior of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. A brick building with a red roof is in the background. In the foreground, there's a brick sign with the park's name and the National Park Service emblem, set on a grassy area with trees.
A bearded man in a red sleeveless shirt sits at a table with intricate stone animal carvings and crafting tools, surrounded by wooden walls and a nature backdrop in Pipestone National Monument's visitor center.
A vast, shallow part of the Green River reflects a rugged desert landscape under a clear blue sky. The arid terrain features layered mesas and plateaus with reddish and beige hues. Sparse vegetation dots the shoreline, while the water mirrors the cliffs and open sky, creating a tranquil scene.
Visitors stand near a paved path leading to the large natural entrance of Carlsbad Cavern, surrounded by rugged beige rock formations and sparse vegetation. A black metal fence lines the path. The scene is under a cloudy sky, with bare trees and cacti in the foreground.

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Who Is This Guy?

Hi! I’m Shea Oliver, The Hiking CEO. 

In 2003, I launched my first online business. Eighteen months later, I told my boss to shove off, walked out the door,  and never looked back.

That moment cascaded together with every other moment in life to set me free to explore life, ponder reality, and grow.

In 2023, I made the ultimate leap to becoming a full-time nomad.

I focus on pursuing my passions of traveling, hiking, exploring, creating, and spending time with people I care about.

I believe life is an adventure. It doesn’t matter if you’re dreaming of travel, wanting to grow, or looking to change your life. I’d like to invite you to join me. We’re gonna have a blast!

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A white wooden church, identified as Zion Lutheran Church, with a steeple stands behind a chain-link fence. The foreground includes several gravestones and a grassy field, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Zion Lutheran Church
As I was heading out of the Sheyenne National Grasslands, a church steeple caught my eye, and when I saw an unusual grave marker, I had to turn around and check it out.
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Shea wearing a cap and glasses stands outdoors near a small camper trailer and a black Jeep, surrounded by greenery at Hieb Memorial Park in Marion, SD.
Hieb Memorial Park – Marion SD
When my Internet connection wouldn't stay connected in Viborg, I headed out to find out if it would do better in the nearby town of Marion. It did, but the flies were irritating!
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A small trailer is set up next to a black Jeep on a grassy field with a tree providing shade, reminiscent of a peaceful park in Scotland. A blue van is parked in the background under a clear sky.
Scotland City Park
After a disappointing day in Yankton, SD, I needed a place with high-speed Internet to do a few days of work. I was hoping that Scotland would be interesting but...
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A paved road curves alongside a forested area with tall green trees, guiding travelers to the intriguing Hermit's Cave. A brown sign reads "Santa Fe Trail, Hermit's Cave" next to a wooden post and rope barrier. A stone pathway leads to an information board surrounded by rocks and grass. The scene is calm and natural.
Hermit’s Cave
Giovanni Maria de Agostini, often called "The Hermit," was an Italian mystic and healer who lived in a cave in Council Grove, Kansas, during the mid-1800s. I had to check out his home.
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Interior of Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Church featuring wooden pews aligned towards an ornate white altar with religious statues and carvings. Stained glass windows line the walls, casting colored light. A red carpet runs down the central aisle, beneath a high arched ceiling with pendant lights overhead.
Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Church
After getting some work done for a couple of days at Flandreau City Park, I headed into Flandreau and found this beautiful church tucked at the edge of town.
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A small camper trailer hitched to a Jeep is parked in a wooded area, surrounded by the vibrant autumn foliage of the Green Mountain National Forest.
Green Mountain National Forest
After leaving Peekskill, I'm on my way to the Green Mountain National Forest and headed up to watch the leaves change colors and work for a few days.
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Interior of a small trailer with wooden flooring. A raised plywood platform covers part of the floor, with a small round hole visible on one board. The left side has a brown cabinet with an electrical outlet. A door opens to reveal a grassy yard and a parked car outside.
First Trailer Project Completed
Completed the first trailer project - removing one side of the bed and creating a storage area where your butt comes into the trailer. Next step will be a cabinet at the opposite end.
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A grassy field with a sign in the middle advertising the Picket Wire Trail - Dinosaur Tracksite.
Picket Wire Trail – Dinosaur Tracksite & Dolores Mission and Cemetery
Spent a wonderful day hiking into the Picket Wire Canyonlands to visit the largest dinosaur tracksite in North America.
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