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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 historic stone building with arched windows and a tower stands at a corner intersection under a clear blue sky.
Ness City Kansas Photo Stop
I simply love stopping in cool little towns that have unique character. The bank building here is absolutely beautiful and needed to be photographed and added to my blog.
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A small teardrop camper is parked on gravel near a grassy area at Red Barn RV Park, its back hatch open to reveal a compact kitchen. A bicycle rests on the roof, with a red barn, leafless trees, and a car nearby under the blue sky.
Red Barn RV Park
Found an awesome RV Park just outside Roswell, NM, to stay at while I explored the funky, cool town of Roswell and hoped to be abducted by aliens! (Sadly, it didn't happen)
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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 street view of Beatrice showcases a small town with historic brick buildings. Central is the German National Bank, featuring a vintage facade. To the left is a row of shops, one with a green striped awning. A pickup truck is parked nearby, while pedestrians are walking along the lightly trafficked road under an overcast sky.
Walking Around Beatrice
Sometimes, I just like to walk around and take pictures of buildings in small town downtowns. Even though the weather wasn't too cooperative, I loved snapping these pics.
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Bois Forte Heritage Center features a small entrance and a large circular street art piece. Encircled by green grass and bushes under a blue sky with clouds, it includes a red bench near the entrance with trees in the background.
Bois Forte Heritage Center
On my way to stay with friends and Ely, Minnesota, I detoured a little bit to learn about the Bois Forte Ojibwe, a Native American people who settled in the Great Lakes region.
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A historical marker stands in a grassy field with farmland stretching into the distance under a cloudy sky. Titled "Swan City," it provides insight into the area's settlement history in Nebraska. A line of trees gracefully borders the far edge of this picturesque scene.
Swan City Historical Marker
It's always weird to come across a historical marker for a town that was historically significant at one time but now no longer exists, and no trace of the city remains at all.
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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 black Jeep with a roof rack tows a teardrop-shaped camper, parked on a dirt patch under cloudy skies. Mountains rise in the background of Amado's desert landscape, their peaks visible from the sparse vegetation surrounding an unused fire pit nearby.
Windy Forest Road 184 Near Amado
I was a little bit apprehensive about leaving the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge and heading south of Tucson. The weather had once again turned windy, cold, and uncomfortable.
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