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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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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 black Jeep with a roof rack is parked on a frosty driveway at St Vrain State Park, towing a small teardrop trailer with a bike mounted on top. Bare trees and frosty grass glisten in the golden sunrise under a clear blue sky.
St Vrain State Park and a Farewell Dinner with My Boys
After time in the mountains at my Mom's, I headed to Longmont to do some final preparations and shopping, and more importantly, to see my sons one more time.
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A black Jeep Rubicon is parked near the sign for Sligo Cemetery near Grover, CO in a grassy field under a cloudy sky.
Sligo Cemetery
On my way to explore the Pawnee National Grasslands, I stopped at the Sligo Cemetery, a lonely field on top of a wind-swept hill.
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A rural roadside scene in Saline County reveals an expansive grassy field under a cloudy sky. A blue road sign stands near a gravel shoulder, next to a tall historic marker. Power lines run parallel to the road, stretching into the distance beside the green farmland.
Saline County Obelisk Historic Marker
It's not every day that you're driving down a rural highway and see a historical marker that is an obelisk. Still, I found one dedicated to the Bohemian settlers of this region.
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A tall saguaro cactus stands in the Sonoran Desert landscape surrounded by dry shrubs. In the background, rocky hills rise under a clear blue sky, creating a typical arid environment. Perfect for hiking, the sun casts bright light, accentuating natural textures and colors.
Hiking Up a Sonoran Desert Hill
I meandered into the Sonoran desert from my campsite and did something I hadn't done before, even though I've camped in this area several times and often wandered the desert.
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A rugged desert landscape with scattered green shrubs and cacti invites you to hike among rocky hills and jagged mountains. Sunlight and shadows create depth, while distant peaks are silhouetted against the partly cloudy sky.
A Walk Turns Into a Hike
It was only going to be a quick walk on the BLM roads to get stretched out and get the day going, but sometimes hikes happen!
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A black Jeep is parked on a grassy field, towing a small teardrop camper. The sun is setting, casting a warm light over the scene with a lake and open landscape in the background.
Goodland State Fishing Lake in Kansas
Dropped into a Kansas State fishing lake for a quick free overnight after having a great time snapping photographs in Ness City.
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A small camper trailer with two bikes mounted on top is parked in a rocky desert area next to a black SUV under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Desert shrubs and large tan boulders are visible in the foreground and background.
Mojave National Preserve
A decision late in the evening before puts me on the road to California.
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A jeep parked next to a camper in Comanche National Grasslands.
Comanche National Grasslands (Withers Canyon Trailhead Campground)
The first major off-grid test of my nomad life, plus some glorious camping and hiking!
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