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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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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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The two-story white building, labeled "Glur's Tavern," boasts a peaked gray roof and a front porch with a railing. A white pickup truck is parked alongside. On the left, a stop sign and power lines are visible, amid Nebraska's clear sky and tree-lined backdrop, marking this site as the oldest tavern around.
Glur’s Tavern – The Oldest Taven in Nebraska
Established about 1876 as the Bucher Saloon, Glur's Tavern is the oldest continuously operated tavern west of the Missouri River and I had to go and give it a try.
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A black SUV and a teardrop camper are parked near McCubbins, nestled in a wooded area with fallen leaves carpeting the ground.
McCubbins Public Boat Ramp
I was happy to roll out from the Pike Camp Access and head to the Lake of the Ozarks. This campsite is tucked away, right on one of the beautiful fingers of the lake.
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A small, stone schoolhouse with a bell tower sits atop a grassy hill under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. An American flag waves on a pole to the left of the structure, reminiscent of scenes at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. The foreground shows dry grass and vegetation.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve – Schoolhouse
I love visiting old one-room schoolhouses that have been restored. It's always interesting to see how kids learned so many years ago.
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A black off-road vehicle is towing a small teardrop camper through the rugged, bushy landscape near the Deschutes River. Two bicycles are mounted on the camper. The sky is overcast, with distant hills and a lake in the background, creating an adventurous overlook.
Deschutes River Overlook
After driving through Lava Beds National Monument, in the rain, I crossed into Oregon and for the first time felt like I had transitioned into the Pacific Northwest. Rain and Green!
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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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A historical marker stands in a grassy field with farmland stretching into the distance under a cloudy sky. Titled "Swan City," it provides insight into the area's settlement history in Nebraska. A line of trees gracefully borders the far edge of this picturesque scene.
Swan City Historical Marker
It's always weird to come across a historical marker for a town that was historically significant at one time but now no longer exists, and no trace of the city remains at all.
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The image showcases the La Herradura Mexican Grill, housed in a distinctive brick building with a large sign above the entrance. The facade blends stone and brick under a pitched roof, with a neon "OPEN" sign glowing in the window. The wet ground hints at recent rain under an overcast sky.
La Herradura Mexican Grill
After a busy morning and visiting the Homestead National Historic Park and wandering around Beatrice, I was seriously in need of some tasty grub, and this place filled the bill
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