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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 yellow and red tent labeled "Taqueria Lupe" stands in a gravel lot, offering Mexican food. Empty tables and chairs sit out front, with a menu under the awning. A gray minivan is parked nearby, and industrial buildings line the background.
Taqueria Lupe
A delay in getting an Amazon shipment to an Amazon locker. Gives me an excuse to go get some tacos.
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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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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 bronze sculpture depicting a person plowing with a horse takes center stage on a wooden cabinet at the Platte Valley Historical Society Museum. Capturing mid-movement action, signs urge "Please Do Not Touch," while framed documents adorn the wall behind, enriching the historical narrative.
Platte Valley Historical Society Museum
After getting a little bit of work done, I decided to head into town and check out the local history. The Platte Valley Historical Society has done a fantastic job preserving area history.
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A black Jeep is parked on a grassy area at DeBates Memorial Park in Jasper, MN, towing a small teardrop camper trailer. The trailer is connected to an electrical outlet on a pole. Trees and a field are visible in the background.
DeBates Memorial Park – Jasper, MN
Stopped for a quick overnight stay and found what looked like a dilapidated teardrop trailer, but it turned out to be older than teardrop trailers and used differently.
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A black Jeep Wrangler is parked on a concrete driveway at Wonderlust Crossings, towing a small teardrop camper trailer. A bicycle is secured on top of the trailer. The scene unfolds in an RV park with lush grass, scattered trees, and a brick building under a cloudy sky.
Wonderlust Crossings RV Park
Needing a place to stay for one night before I headed over to the Stafford Air and Space Museum, I found this wonderful RV park with great amenities and an excellent staff.
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A one-story modern building labeled “Finney County Public Library” with a flat roof, beige exterior, and rectangular windows. A metal sculpture, flagpole, and bike rack are near the entrance. Trees and a clear blue sky are in the background.
Finney County Public Library, Kansas
The need for work often brings me to libraries. What do you know? Mark Twain is sitting outside on a park bench enjoying the day!
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At Lynnville Park, a tree-lined pond mirrors the clear blue sky and lush surrounding foliage, creating a serene natural oasis.
Lynnville Park
A very long day on the road, with only one stop at the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, made me relieved when I pulled into this attractive city park.
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