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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 teardrop camper with an awning is nestled at a Czechland Lake campsite, surrounded by trees adorned with autumn leaves. Bicycles are mounted on its roof, while a picnic table and grill invite outdoor meals. A vehicle rests beside the camper under an overcast sky, completing the serene lakeside scene.
Czechland Lake
This was not the plan, but it was a decent place to camp as I was visiting my brother and his kids in David City. It looks like it would be a whole lot more fun in the summer.
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A parked SUV with a bike on its roof rack is towing a small camper under a canopy in Marysville's city park, surrounded by lush trees and grassy expanses.
Marysville City Park
I rolled into the most fabulous little town in northern Kansas and was thrilled to find that you could spend a few nights in their city park for free!
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A small teardrop camper is hitched to a black Jeep with bikes on the roof, parked at a Chatfield State Park campsite. Camping gear sits beside the camper near a picnic table, fire pit, and green trees—capturing our first night of camping.
First Night at Chatfield State Park (But…)
I've finally gotten out and on the road! I'll be in the South Denver area for a few days before wandering into the big scary world!
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A Jeep is parked on grass next to a small camper trailer with its back hatch open, revealing camping supplies. Trees and a building that reads "Foreman City Park and Campground" are in the background, giving a cozy campground feel.
Foreman City Park and Campground
After a couple of crazy busy days visiting some really cool sites, I searched around, trying to find a city park for a couple of days. This was the third place I tried!
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A black Jeep is parked on a grassy area at DeBates Memorial Park in Jasper, MN, towing a small teardrop camper trailer. The trailer is connected to an electrical outlet on a pole. Trees and a field are visible in the background.
DeBates Memorial Park – Jasper, MN
Stopped for a quick overnight stay and found what looked like a dilapidated teardrop trailer, but it turned out to be older than teardrop trailers and used differently.
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A black Jeep is towing a small teardrop camper trailer, parked by Perrault Lake and surrounded by trees within the campground. Another larger camper is positioned near the lake in the background.
Perrault Lake Campground
My first stop on the Keweenaw peninsula was a quick night's sleep in a tiny camp by a beautiful little lake. I was wedged in between some trees, but it was good enough for one night.
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An off-road vehicle with a roof tent is parked in the vast desert landscape of Ironwood Forest. Sparse bushes and majestic cacti rise under a clear blue sky, casting long shadows on the rocky, dry ground as the sun dips low.
Ironwood Forest National Monument
After kick-ass day of visiting The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures and errands done, I found a good spot to spend the next week or so with cactuses nearby.
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A paved path leads to Bent's Old Fort, a large, rectangular adobe structure with high tan walls and small windows. A flag flies over the entrance, while open grass fields and trees surround the fort under a clear blue sky.
Bent’s Old Fort
I spent a few hours wandering this amazing national Park service. Reconstruction was very educational and fascinating. Absolutely worth the visit.
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