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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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In the Sonoran desert landscape at sunset, a vibrant sky with wispy clouds sets the scene. A cholla cactus stands in the foreground, surrounded by sparse desert vegetation. Distant mountains silhouette against the colorful horizon as scattered saguaro cacti dot this enchanting scene of sunsets and serenity.
Seeking Sunsets in the Sonoran
As the evening began to set in, the wispy clouds in the sky hinted that we might be in for a spectacular sunset, so I headed into the desert in an attempt to capture its beauty.
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A covered wagon sits proudly on a raised stone platform, guided by two black oxen statues. Informational plaques serve as historical markers for the California-Oregon Trail. The scene is set against autumn trees with yellow leaves under an overcast sky, connected by a path from lush green grass.
The California-Oregon Trail Historical Marker
Wandering and meandering on back roads and uncrowded highways allows me to find many unexpected and unusual sites, such as this historic trail marker and gravestone.
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Nestled in Whipholt Roadside Park, a stone monument with a plaque commemorates the Battle of Sugar Point while overlooking a calm, blue lake under a clear sky.
The Battle of Sugar Point (Whipholt Roadside Park)
Not that far from Walker, I got one last look at Leech Lake and learned about the last major conflict between the United States and Native Americans.
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A stretch of grassy Kansas Plains leads to the tall, rugged Monument Rocks under a clear blue sky.
Monument Rocks AKA Chalk Pyramids
Rising like a castle on the middle of the Kansas Plains, Monument Rocks stood out in the plains as a much needed confirmation for those on the Smoky Hills Trail in the 1800s
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A mural on a white brick building in Wilber, Nebraska, titled "Czech Capital of the USA," features Czech dancers, an American flag, and local landmarks. Decorative scrolls and symbols border the artwork. In front lies a cracked asphalt parking lot, adding to its rustic charm.
The Czech Capital of Nebraska – Wilber
Wilbur is one of the many small towns I've rolled into, and I wish I had more time to explore it. However, having a few minutes to walk around was still cool and interesting.
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A small stone castle with two round towers and a bright red entrance stands proudly like a museum nestled among tall trees in Minnesota. The foreground features a cracked asphalt parking lot with a wheelchair accessible space, benches flanking the entrance, and several trash bins to the right.
Minnesota Mining Museum
There is so much to learn about mining in the United States, and this was an excellent place to start, especially with all of the big heavy equipment they had to explore.
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Brick building with a glass entrance and American flag on a pole in front. A pathway leads to the entrance, flanked by grassy areas and small black lampposts. A wall with a silhouette design runs along the right side under the overcast sky, creating a homestead feel in this National Historical Park setting.
Homestead National Historical Park
This national park came as a complete surprise. I didn't have a strong sense of how much of the United States has been homesteaded and its impact on our history and culture.
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A compact teardrop camper with its rear hatch open sits on a concrete pad in Flandreau City Park, with a black SUV nearby and blue picnic tables in the vicinity. Trees and grassy areas are in the background, making this spot in Flandreau, SD, perfect for a peaceful retreat.
Flandreau City Park & Flandreau, SD
Found a great city park right on the bank of the Big Sioux River. It was a great place to get some work done, and explore a little South Dakota town.
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