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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 panoramic view of Salt River Canyon reveals a rugged landscape with steep, layered rock formations and sparse vegetation. The distant ridges and cliffs are bathed in bright sunlight, casting shadows that highlight the natural contours against the vibrant backdrop of a clear blue sky.
Salt River Canyon
During what seemed like a long stretch of driving, I suddenly came upon an unexpected descent into a canyon that had some very stunning and spectacular views.
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A single-story brick building with a green metal roof, featuring a set of stairs leading to the entrance, a mailbox, and a green bench outside. Sparse vegetation surrounds the Yuma Public Library.
Yuma Colorado Public Library
Zipped into the Yuma Colorado Public Library to get some work done, and the librarian offered me an office in which to work!
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A black Jeep towing a small, white teardrop camper is parked on a dirt area in an open grassy landscape under a partly cloudy sky in the Pawnee National Grasslands.
Pawnee National Grassland Dispersed Camping
After a fantastic dinner and engaging conversation with Annika (and playing with Hugo!), I found a high bluff to connect to the Internet and spend the night.
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A dusty parking area at Wishing Well RV Park showcases an off-road vehicle towing a small teardrop camper. In the background, various RVs and trailers are parked. A large tree stands against a clear blue sky with a few clouds, while power lines and a utility pole are visible to the right.
Wishing Well RV Park
I needed a place to stay near Biosphere 2, where I could refill water containers and take a long, hot shower. I stopped here and got one of the few spots available next to the office.
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A black Jeep with a rooftop cargo carrier is towing a small teardrop camper on a gravel path in front of the historic Filley Stone Barn, known for its striking red doors and windows. The overcast sky lends a moody atmosphere, while scattered trees pepper the grassy field in the background.
Filley Stone Barn
It's not too often that a barn makes it as a marker on Google Maps, so when this was on my route, I had to take a few minutes to check it out.
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A red food trailer with various stickers and signs offers BBQ, onion rings, tacos, shakes, burgers, and fries. A sign with the phone number is displayed. A "We're Open" sign is on a stand in front, beside a small brick wall and a metal fence, under a clear blue sky.
Bigfoot at Pepper’s Place
After a brutal weekend of when they're betting Nevada, I headed to my next stop on my Northwood journey and had to stop at this interesting looking restaurant to have a bigfoot.
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A historical marker in Nebraska titled "Columbus Powerhouse" provides information about the local landmark. The marker is situated on a green lawn with trees and power lines in the background, creating an picturesque scene.
Columbus Powerhouse
The Columbus Powerhouse is Nebraska's largest hydroelectric plant. Funded by a New Deal grant, it provided jobs during the Depression and supports local industrial development.
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A small, rundown schoolhouse sits isolated in a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky, with a few trees and an old utility pole nearby.
HWY 283 and Union School District No. 1
Driving on HWY 283 offered a few interesting places to stop and take some pictures of an abandoned schoolhouse, an old stone shed, and a roadside memorial for Chris.
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