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Join Shea On The Adventure of a Lifetime!

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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A smiling man with a white beard wears a maroon hooded jacket and stands outdoors in a snowy forest. Tall pine trees dusted with snow surround him. The man appears happy and dressed warmly for winter weather.

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 black SUV is parked towing a small teardrop camper next to a lush green field at Kanakadea Park, with a lake and wooded hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Kanakadea Park
After having an absolute blast on South Cass Island, I spent a good chunk of the day driving and was quite tired when I arrived at this adorable campground near the Finger Lakes.
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Interior of a small trailer with wooden flooring. A raised plywood platform covers part of the floor, with a small round hole visible on one board. The left side has a brown cabinet with an electrical outlet. A door opens to reveal a grassy yard and a parked car outside.
First Trailer Project Completed
Completed the first trailer project - removing one side of the bed and creating a storage area where your butt comes into the trailer. Next step will be a cabinet at the opposite end.
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A historic cannon with large wooden wheels is displayed on a wooden platform, set on a grassy field with historical buildings in the background.
Fort Larned National Historic Site
An unexpected hidden gem of a national historic site! Like all sites in the national Park system this one is unbelievably well done and even has a full-time blacksmith.
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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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A historical marker titled "Battle of the Spurs" stands in a grassy area in Kansas, framed by a cloudy sky in the background.
Battle of the Spurs Historical Marker
The "Battle of the Spurs" in January 1859, where John Brown led 11 slaves to freedom. U.S. Marshals tried to capture him, but Brown's defiance led to the slaves' successful escape.
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A paved path leads to Bent's Old Fort, a large, rectangular adobe structure with high tan walls and small windows. A flag flies over the entrance, while open grass fields and trees surround the fort under a clear blue sky.
Bent’s Old Fort
I spent a few hours wandering this amazing national Park service. Reconstruction was very educational and fascinating. Absolutely worth the visit.
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A small kitchen in a camper with a stove and sink.
Kitchen Shelf and Plumbing Protection for my T@G
To add storage in the kitchen and protect the plumbing, I did a little construction and added a shelf, plus some walls to protect the plumbing.
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A large arrow sculpture is angled, pointing into the ground on a grassy, dry field, marking the site of the Battle of Sweetwater Creek. The arrow, with red and white fletching and a silver shaft, stands near a rock and a historical marker. In the background, a wire fence stretches under a clear blue sky.
Fort Eliott Site & the Battle of Sweetwater Creek Historical Markers
The arrow sculpture at the Mobeetie Rest Stop cut my eye, and I had to pull over to check it out. There were two historical markers in this rest stop in the Texas panhandle.
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