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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 tows a teardrop-shaped camper on a grassy clearing along Franklin Basin Road. Surrounded by leafless trees, in the backdrop of Cache National Forest, tall evergreens and snow-capped mountains rise under the clear blue sky, their shadows stretching across the ground.
Franklin Basin Road – Cache National Forest
Needing someplace for one night between the Sand Wash BLM land and the City of Rocks, I elected to spend a night in the forest, happy that the forest roads were finally melting.
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Autumn trees with red and green foliage adorn the tranquil lake at Gunn Park in Fort Scott, Kansas, beneath a cloudy blue sky.
Gunn Park – Fort Scott Kansas
It felt great to roll back into my childhood state, especially since I was heading to a town that I had never visited - Fort Scott, Kansas, where I would experience another National Treasure.
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The Stafford Air & Space Museum's modern entrance boasts a sleek building with large windows under a blue sky. A fighter jet is mounted vertically by the entrance, and a capsule-shaped structure stands proudly nearby, enhancing the open and inviting atmosphere of its spacious paved area.
Stafford Air & Space Museum
As I rolled across Oklahoma, I knew there was one place I would absolutely have to visit - the museum of one of my favorite Air Force generals who drove the development of the F-16.
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A black SUV is parked towing a small teardrop camper next to a lush green field at Kanakadea Park, with a lake and wooded hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Kanakadea Park
After having an absolute blast on South Cass Island, I spent a good chunk of the day driving and was quite tired when I arrived at this adorable campground near the Finger Lakes.
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A red brick train station building in Strong City under a clear blue sky. The building has white trim and a small front parking area.
Strong City Kansas
Near Cottonwood Falls, the small town of Strong City was once the railroad hub in the area. The trains now roll through the town without stopping, but an open caboose caught my eye.
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Historic two-story stone house with a red roof, surrounded by trees and tallgrass prairie, accessed by a stone staircase and gate under a clear blue sky, stands as a tribute to the beauty of our national preserve.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve – Home and Outbuildings
The historic Spring Hill Ranch House located at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve showcases the ingenuity and ambition of the 19th century.
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The interior of the bar, adorned with wooden furniture, features patrons lounging near the counter under TV screens that add a modern touch. Behind the bar, a stunning display of bottles catches the eye, reminiscent of an inviting ambiance at Free State Brewing Company.
Free State Brewing Company
This place has been around since I was a student at the University of Kansas, and it hasn't changed much, and the beer and the food is just as tasty as ever.
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A historical marker titled "Discoverer of Pluto" stands proudly on the grassy roadside. Behind it, a small teardrop trailer waits, hitched to a vehicle under the partly cloudy sky. Trees gently line the road, bearing witness to Clyde Tombaugh's monumental discovery of Pluto.
Historical Marker for the Discoverer of Pluto
Historical Marker for Dr. Clyde Tombaugh, from Burdett, Kansas, discovered Pluto in 1930. He also found a comet, six star clusters, a galaxy cloud, and 775 asteroids.
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