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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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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 compact teardrop trailer, with a bicycle mounted on its roof, is parked on the rocky terrain of the Sonoran Desert. The trailer's rear hatch is open, revealing a small kitchen area. As warmth radiates from the pink and orange sky, dark clouds loom over a distant mountain range like a national monument.
The Warmth of the Sonoran Desert National Monument
As has been the case for much of this adventure, I hadn't planned on being to the Sonoran Desert National Monument for a few weeks, but crappy weather pushed me Westward.
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A black Jeep is parked in the forest of Quechee State Park, towing a small white teardrop trailer. Fallen leaves blanket the ground, surrounded by trees with vibrant autumn foliage.
Quechee State Park
After an awesome weekend with Marybeth and Tommy and a fascinating visit at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, I found another Vermont State Park for a couple of nights.
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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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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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An abandoned, overgrown brick structure with boarded-up windows stands beside a road in Dawson, Nebraska. The building is partially surrounded by tall grass and weeds. A cloudy sky and lush green trees are in the background, with a power line running along the roadside. A small signpost is visible nearby.
Dawson Nebraska
After checking out the church that caught my eye as I was driving through, I decided to take a walk around and snap a few pictures of this town that is slowly fading away.
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View of a small waterfall and calm river framed by the underside of a concrete bridge. Sunlight reflects on the water, surrounded by rocks and lush green trees. The scene is peaceful and natural, with blue sky and shadows creating contrast under the bridge.
Cottonwood Falls and Chase County Courthouse
A sweet little town along the Flint Hills Scenic Byway features an iconic limestone courthouse that would fit perfectly well along any European city street.
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A historical marker titled "Discoverer of Pluto" stands proudly on the grassy roadside. Behind it, a small teardrop trailer waits, hitched to a vehicle under the partly cloudy sky. Trees gently line the road, bearing witness to Clyde Tombaugh's monumental discovery of Pluto.
Historical Marker for the Discoverer of Pluto
Historical Marker for Dr. Clyde Tombaugh, from Burdett, Kansas, discovered Pluto in 1930. He also found a comet, six star clusters, a galaxy cloud, and 775 asteroids.
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The historic Old County Courthouse in Ontonagon is a charming red brick building with green vines climbing its walls, surrounded by lush trees and grass. A stone monument with a plaque stands on the right. The scene is peaceful and verdant, with a cloudy sky visible through the leaves.
Ontonagon Old County Courthouse
As I headed to the Lakeshore Park from the Ontonagon Lighthouse, I drove past this old brick building covered with Ivy and had to stop to explore and take some photographs.
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