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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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Street view of Guayo's El Ray, a restaurant featuring a beige facade with red accents. The entrance is flanked by two large potted plants, while neon "Open" signs glow in windows beside the central red door. Overhead, a sign proudly displays the name against a backdrop of clear blue sky.
Guayo’s El Ray
While visiting Besh-Ba-Gowah, I was chatting with the young lady in the gift shop and ask her to recommend a good Mexican restaurant in Globe. I'm happy she sent me to Miami!
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A small, standalone restaurant with a wooden exterior and a sign reading "Brandy's Brats and Burgers" on its roof sits in Sandy, Oregon. The building features a green base, large windows, and a wooden awning. A white BMW is parked in the foreground, surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Burgers, Donuts, and Working in Sandy Oregon
After a quick drive through the Mount Hood National Forest, I pulled into Sandy, Oregon, quite hungry, and as I drove through downtown, I found a place close to my heart.
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A dirt path, part of the Frog Pond Trail, winds through a forest of slender trees with fresh green leaves on the right, while a large pine stands on the left. Sunlight filters through branches, casting dappled shadows on the grassy ground below.
Mount Margaret to Frog Pond Trail’s End
A reluctant start, a closed trail, and a barbed-wire detour led to one of those hikes that reminds you why you keep showing up. Seven miles through Roosevelt National Forest from Mount Margaret to Frog Pond Trail's End — with Aspen groves, log creek crossings, and a much-needed pause under the pines.
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A two-story brick building with a red-tiled roof, large windows, and an arched entrance stands under an overcast sky at the National Historical Park. Trees with autumn leaves frame the scene, while a grassy field with patches of dirt stretches out in the foreground.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Let's get real. America has some very dark chapters of our history, and segregation is absolutely one of those areas. This site makes the progress we've made real, along with where we started.
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Exterior view of Bigg's BBQ restaurant featuring a black catering trailer in front. The establishment showcases a vibrant sign with the name 'Bigg's BBQ' prominently displayed, along with various neon beer signs in the windows. The storefront is situated in a shopping plaza under a cloudy sky.
Biggs BBQ
Oh my! I was craving some BBQ, especially as I was so close to Kansas City (my favorite BBQ place on earth), when I discovered a gem of a restaurant in Lawrence, Kansas.
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A historic stone house with a wooden porch and white columns sits surrounded by lush greenery. An American flag and a state flag wave on a flagpole to the left, marking it as an important state historic site. A detached garage is visible under the partly cloudy Kansas sky; white chairs line the porch.
Kaw Mission State Historic Site
No matter how many times I wander into a historical site dealing with Native Americans, I am continually disappointed at how so-called Christian Europeans treated them.
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A memorial made of light gray stone features tall, pointed columns, military insignias, and a dedication stone in front. Multiple flags, including the U.S. flag, are flown on poles behind the monument on a grassy lawn under a clear blue sky.
Kearny County, KS Veteran’s Memorial
A war memorial at the Larkin Cemetery honoring the veterans of Kearny County, Kansas.
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Interior of Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Church featuring wooden pews aligned towards an ornate white altar with religious statues and carvings. Stained glass windows line the walls, casting colored light. A red carpet runs down the central aisle, beneath a high arched ceiling with pendant lights overhead.
Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Church
After getting some work done for a couple of days at Flandreau City Park, I headed into Flandreau and found this beautiful church tucked at the edge of town.
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