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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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Street view of a small Nebraska town, possibly Table Rock, with an old brick theater featuring a marquee sign. Next to it is a vacant storefront, while across the road sits a motel with an American flag. The partly cloudy sky adds to the quiet, deserted atmosphere.
Table Rock Nebraska
After wandering around Dawson, NE, I committed to stopping in the next small town to see if it was faring any better, but unfortunately, Table Rock appears to be in decline too.
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An off-road vehicle with a roof tent is parked in the vast desert landscape of Ironwood Forest. Sparse bushes and majestic cacti rise under a clear blue sky, casting long shadows on the rocky, dry ground as the sun dips low.
Ironwood Forest National Monument
After kick-ass day of visiting The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures and errands done, I found a good spot to spend the next week or so with cactuses nearby.
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Signage for the Akeley Paul Bunyan Museum, including a visitor information notice, is displayed on a brown building with green shrubs and a grassy area in the foreground.
Akeley Paul Bunyan Museum
The giant pole bunion by the side of the road caught my eye a few days before, so I returned to check out the giant and to see what was in the museum.
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A concrete pathway winds through dry grassy fields under a clear blue sky, leading to a low stone structure and informational signs in the distance.
Flint Hills Roadside Display
After some wonderful time with family, I rolled out, heading northwest, looking to see what I could see as I meandered down highways I'd never used.
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A black Jeep is parked in a gravel lot at Dancing Eagle RV, towing a small teardrop camper. The sun casts long shadows on the ground. In the background, low red and brown buildings, a few other parked vehicles, and a clear blue sky complete the serene scene.
Dancing Eagle RV
After an absolutely exhausting drive that included 5° temperatures, freezing fog, snow, and ice on the interstate, and high wind warnings, I totally crashed here for the night.
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A charming brown building marked by a sign that warmly welcomes visitors to the Cass County Museum. Nestled among lush grass, intriguing outdoor exhibits, and towering trees, it offers a glimpse into the rich history of Cass County.
Cass County Museum
A wonderfully organized and well-documented museum in the town of Walker was well worth a couple of hours of exploring before I headed out of town.
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A black Jeep with a roof rack is parked on a dirt path in the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, towing a compact gray teardrop camper with a kangaroo logo. The dry, sparse landscape and bare trees bask in the warm light of sunset under a clear blue sky.
Hiding in the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge
Needing a place to tuck away for the weekend and get some work done before I headed south of Tucson, I found a great isolated area with good Internet and no one else nearby.
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A black Jeep is towing a small teardrop camper trailer, parked by Perrault Lake and surrounded by trees within the campground. Another larger camper is positioned near the lake in the background.
Perrault Lake Campground
My first stop on the Keweenaw peninsula was a quick night's sleep in a tiny camp by a beautiful little lake. I was wedged in between some trees, but it was good enough for one night.
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