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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 casual Black Bear Diner interior with wooden decor, tables, and booths. Several people are seated and eating breakfast; some wear hats. A server carries food. Animal-themed paintings line the walls, and a TV plays news in the upper right corner.
Black Bear Diner
High hopes for a big omelet at what I thought was a local diner turned into something that wasn't quite as satisfying.
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A sign proudly reads "Port of St. Albans" with a tree and landscape illustration, marking the serene roadside park. It stands on lush grass with a river gently winding through the background's verdant tapestry of trees.
Roadside Park Port Of St. Albans
After a long day of driving and visiting the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, I pulled into this free municipal park, hoping for good Internet, electricity, and clean water.
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A roadside memorial in a desert landscape features religious statues, artificial red roses, a cross, and offerings on a mound of rocks—an intriguing spot for Geocaching enthusiasts nestled among mountains, sparse shrubs, and cacti under a clear blue sky.
Why Am I Not Geocaching?
After finding the geocache on the summit of Saddle Mountain, I had to ask myself, should I get back into geocaching?
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In downtown Virginia, a large bronze eagle with outstretched wings is perched on a sculpture of soldiers in action. Set on a stone platform and surrounded by flags, the scene is framed by trees under a partly cloudy Minnesota sky, with a paved walkway and two white planters adorning the foreground.
Downtown Virginia Minnesota
After filling up at Pep's Bakery, I decided to wander around the town of Virginia, Minnesota, to see if I could discover anything interesting or photo-worthy.
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Nestled in Stillwater, the single-story Slim Chickens restaurant boasts a metal roof and large windows. The iconic logo shines brightly above, while empty outdoor seating basks under a clear OK sky. Trees surround the building, and fallen leaves pepper the ground on this sunny day.
Slim Chickens in Stillwater, OK
Sometimes, you just need some chicken tenders. As I was driving through Stillwater, I saw this restaurant and knew I was gonna have to give this a try. I was not disappointed.
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A Kansas Historical Marker stands on a grassy area under a clear blue sky. The sign, adorned with sunflower emblems, tells the tale of “The Gas That Wouldn’t Burn,” highlighting an 1890s natural gas discovery in Dexter, Kansas. A road and open fields unfold gracefully in the background.
The Gas That Wouldn’t Burn
I'm always drawn to his historical markers. Sometimes, you find ones that are just irrelevant and not all that interesting, and other times, you find a fascinating one like this one.
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Under a blue sky with wispy clouds, the wooden watchtower and brown building stand in open grassland. A solitary windmill marks the horizon at Amache National Historic Site, a path leading toward this poignant reminder of a darker chapter in U.S. history. Leafless trees scatter the background.
Visiting a Dark Chapter of U.S. History: Amache National Historic Site
It's still hard to believe that at the beginning of World War II, the United States turned over 110,000 Japanese in concentration camps, including this one in southeastern Colorado.
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A small travel trailer is parked by a lake with a bicycle mounted on its roof. The trailer's hatch is open, revealing a kitchen area. An outdoor chair and a table are set up beside the lake.
Chase State Fishing Lake
After poking around Cottonwood Falls and the Chase County Courthouse, I found a great place to kick back, relax, and work for a day.
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