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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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A centennial monument captures a group of horses and riders in motion, set on grassy terrain near a small pond. The dynamic scene unfolds under a cloudy sky, with scattered clouds overhead. Pathways lined with sparse autumnal trees enhance the naturalistic setting, reminiscent of the historic Land Run.
Centennial Land Run Monument
While in Oklahoma City, I had to check out this massive monument. I'd heard about it and wanted to experience it as there are very few sculptures anywhere near its size.
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A man smiles for a selfie in front of a blue house in Ely, Minnesota. Behind him, a black SUV is hitched to a small, teardrop-shaped trailer.
Ely Minnesota
Rolled into Ely Minnesota to spend some time with my good friends and climbing partners, Erik and Lynn. What a treat to learn about this area from two amazing humans!
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A desert landscape at sunset smiles with a large saguaro cactus silhouetted against the sky. The dramatic clouds in shades of blue, orange, and yellow cast a warm glow over the arid terrain, like nature's sweet farewell. Sparse desert vegetation is visible in the foreground.
Sunsets and Sweets Make Me Smile
Hanging out in the Ironwood Forest National Monument and heading into town gave me a few opportunities to snap a few fun pictures of beautiful sunsets and enjoy some sweets.
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A black Jeep is parked in a forest clearing at Fort Dummer State Park, towing a small teardrop trailer. The ground is covered with leaves, and trees surround the area.
Fort Dummer State Park
Needing a shower and wanting to check out a couple of things in Brattleboro, I pulled into this small, well-run state park for a single night.
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A black SUV is parked next to a small teardrop trailer in a grassy campsite at Kreher RV Park, with trees and another RV visible in the background, capturing the serene essence of Ashland, Wisconsin.
Kreher RV Park in Ashland Wisconsin
After snagging the last site in the park, I buckled down for three solid days of work. While I wandered around a little, I was focused on catching up, before moving on.
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Sunny outdoor courtyard at a Mexican restaurant, featuring rustic wooden benches around a circular table. A white building with a wooden door and windows stands in the background. Two colorful skeleton statues add flair by a stone wall next to a small tree, under the blue sky with some clouds above.
Sonoramia Mexican Restaurant
After a wonderful visit to the Tucumcari National Historic Park, I was craving some good Mexican food. While I haven't had the best luck in Arizona, I knew this place would be tasty.
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A person with glasses and curly hair smiles at the camera in front of a rocky waterfall at Falls Park, with buildings in the background, in Sioux Falls, SD.
Falls Park – Sioux Falls, SD
Driving through Sioux Falls, I had to stop and see the waterfalls and park. Plus, the park has a multi-story observation tower that provides a panoramic view of the falls and city.
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A vast grassy hill under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. The landscape features a gently sloping hill with sparse green vegetation. In the distance, the Father Juan Padilla Monument stands at the crest of the hill, surrounded by expansive open space.
Father Juan Padilla Monument
One of the most isolated, unknown, and lonely monuments I visited that commemorates one of the early missionaries to the Americas.
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