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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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A smiling man with a white beard wears a maroon hooded jacket and stands outdoors in a snowy forest. Tall pine trees dusted with snow surround him. The man appears happy and dressed warmly for winter weather.

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 towing a small teardrop trailer is parked on rocky BLM Dispersed land near Havasu. A bicycle rests atop the trailer, with sparse dry bushes and distant RVs dotting this nominal place to sleep under a clear blue sky.
Four Stops to Find a Nominal Place To Sleep – Havasu BLM Dispersed
An uneasy feeling at my planned camping location resulted in a long, painful day of trying to find someplace to camp that had decent Internet.
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A small gray teardrop trailer parked on a suburban street with green trees and a white truck in the background. On top of the trailer is a mounted satellite dish with cables. The street is lined with trees and a tan house with siding is partially visible.
Mounting the Starlink on my Teardrop Trailer
Having Internet in remote locations will be awesome! With no commercially available mounts for on top of a roof rack, I needed to build my own.
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The exhibit display features an informational panel about Pipestone National Monument, a sacred place and spiritual practice, accompanied by a pipe and pipestone specimen. The text highlights "A Sacred Place Pipestone A Spiritual Practice.
Pipestone National Monument
Visiting Pipestone National Monument is an amazing experience. For generations, Native Americans have quarried the Redstone here to make pipes, and they still do today.
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A historical marker titled "Battle of the Spurs" stands in a grassy area in Kansas, framed by a cloudy sky in the background.
Battle of the Spurs Historical Marker
The "Battle of the Spurs" in January 1859, where John Brown led 11 slaves to freedom. U.S. Marshals tried to capture him, but Brown's defiance led to the slaves' successful escape.
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A stone monument stands on a gravel area with a plaque in front. Two wooden benches are on either side. Behind are two wooden signs with text. Lush green trees fill the background. The scene is adjacent to a paved road under a partly cloudy sky.
Old Bell & McKinley Monument
Heading to a marker on Google Maps, I stumbled across this interesting historical marker that had been updated with corrected information after years of erroneous stories.
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A black SUV is parked in a driveway surrounded by greenery. The rear and side doors are open, revealing cardboard boxes inside. The vehicle sits under partial shade on a sunny day, with trees and shrubs lining the background along a residential street.
First Load of Stuff Into Storage
Today, I took the first Jeep load of stuff that I am keeping to my sister's house. It's wild to consider that it is likely to be years before I open any of those boxes again.
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A black SUV is towing a small, teardrop-shaped camper through the lush greenery of West Two Rivers Campground, surrounded by tall trees and vibrant grass.
West Two Rivers Campground
After super busy day, I pulled into this campground just to get a shower and a quick night of sleep before heading to Ely, Minnesota and my friends Erik and Lynn.
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A black Jeep and a small teardrop camper parked on a grassy area near trees at David City Campground. A picnic table and signpost are visible in the background, capturing the essence of a perfect July day in nature.
David City Campground in July
After a pleasant day on the road, even if I was a little hacked about missing out on Czech food, I rolled into David City to spend some time with my brother and his kids.
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