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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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The image portrays the entrance to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. A stone sign engraved with "Carlsbad Caverns National Park" is flanked by desert plants. Buildings equipped with solar panels stand in the backdrop under a cloudy sky, as a brick-paved path guides visitors into the descending darkness of the caverns.
Descending into the Darkness at Carlsbad Caverns
Finally! After the long and painful days of terrible weather in the desert, I had a reservation for the self-guided tour and planned to explore the caverns and enjoy the windless world.
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Street view of a storefront named "402 Floral" with a black awning. The storefront offers flowers, coffee, boutique items, and rentals. Potted plants line the sidewalk entrance. The building has a light brick facade with large windows displaying floral arrangements inside. A neighboring shop is visible on the right.
402 Floral
When you're in a small town, and you need a cup of coffee, you are very unlikely to find a Starbucks or any other major brand of coffee, so sometimes you go to the local florist.
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A jeep with a camper trailer attached to it at Holly City Park & Ball Field.
Holly City Park & Ball Field
A quick overnight in a municipal campground that sits right next to the city's ballfield. It's quick, easy, and cheap, but the facilities aren't always going to be the best.
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A desert landscape at sunset showcases a vivid orange sky with scattered clouds, as silhouetted mountains frame the scene. The foreground features saguaro cacti and dry shrubs, embracing the tranquil beauty of sunsets and inviting you to believe in nature’s serene spectacle.
Would You Believe More Sunsets?
On an evening, where I was not expecting the sky to produce much of a sunset I was treated to quite a surprise while I was FaceTime with my oldest son in the evening.
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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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Welcome to Tabor! Our charming stone sign features two small towers and a red-and-white banner. Nestled in a manicured lawn, it stands proudly with trees and houses as its scenic backdrop.
Tabor Town Sign
The Tabor, SD town sign, made of stone with twin towers and a central archway, showcases Czech heritage through plaques of traditional attire and a heraldic lion.
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A casual outdoor Mexican restaurant with a red-and-white canopy is shown. Trucks are parked on a dirt lot, and a yellow sign reads "Jacky's Mexican Food." People sit at tables under the canopy beneath a clear, sunny sky.
Jacky’s Mexican Food
I always love trying something new and when I found out this place had Huarache I knew I would have to check it out.
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A black Jeep is parked on a grassy area near a large body of water at William C. Sterling State Park, towing a small white and black teardrop trailer. Nearby are a house and trees under a clear blue sky.
William C. Sterling State Park
On my last night in Michigan, I managed to get a spot right across from the banks of Lake Erie, and after a busy day, I ate a bowl of cereal on the beach.
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