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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 two-story house with a brick facade and white siding sits on a foggy day in Rose Hill, Kansas. The house evokes a feeling of old charm, with its large, neatly kept lawn and circular driveway. Trees surround the property, their branches slightly visible through the misty, overcast sky.
Rose Hill Kansas and Feeling Old
Sometimes a path down memory lane doesn't necessarily perk you up and revive your spirits. Driving around my childhood home left me rather morose and feeling ancient.
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A two-story brick building with a red-tiled roof, large windows, and an arched entrance stands under an overcast sky at the National Historical Park. Trees with autumn leaves frame the scene, while a grassy field with patches of dirt stretches out in the foreground.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Let's get real. America has some very dark chapters of our history, and segregation is absolutely one of those areas. This site makes the progress we've made real, along with where we started.
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A desert landscape at sunset smiles with a large saguaro cactus silhouetted against the sky. The dramatic clouds in shades of blue, orange, and yellow cast a warm glow over the arid terrain, like nature's sweet farewell. Sparse desert vegetation is visible in the foreground.
Sunsets and Sweets Make Me Smile
Hanging out in the Ironwood Forest National Monument and heading into town gave me a few opportunities to snap a few fun pictures of beautiful sunsets and enjoy some sweets.
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A tall saguaro cactus stands in the Sonoran Desert landscape surrounded by dry shrubs. In the background, rocky hills rise under a clear blue sky, creating a typical arid environment. Perfect for hiking, the sun casts bright light, accentuating natural textures and colors.
Hiking Up a Sonoran Desert Hill
I meandered into the Sonoran desert from my campsite and did something I hadn't done before, even though I've camped in this area several times and often wandered the desert.
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The Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church, a red brick structure with a tall steeple, stands amidst green trees on a sunny day with a partly cloudy sky in Tabor, SD.
Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, SD
In the tiny town of Tabor, SD, stands a magnificent Gothic Revival architectural style church built by Czech immigrants in late 19th century. I love finding unexpected treasures.
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A black Jeep with roof storage is parked next to a small, silver teardrop camper on a dirt clearing in the Sierra Vista District of Coronado National Forest. Sparse greenery and rugged hills surround the area, shaded by overhanging trees, creating a serene camping atmosphere under a partly cloudy sky.
Coronado National Forest – Sierra Vista District
Rolling back into a forest with larger trees was emotionally soothing and allowed me to check off National Treasure #48 on my quest list, with #49 and an interesting museum close by.
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Sunny outdoor courtyard at a Mexican restaurant, featuring rustic wooden benches around a circular table. A white building with a wooden door and windows stands in the background. Two colorful skeleton statues add flair by a stone wall next to a small tree, under the blue sky with some clouds above.
Sonoramia Mexican Restaurant
After a wonderful visit to the Tucumcari National Historic Park, I was craving some good Mexican food. While I haven't had the best luck in Arizona, I knew this place would be tasty.
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The Gage County Museum, housed in a historic train station with a textured beige facade and green trim, stands under a cloudy sky. The American flag proudly flies atop the roof. A lush green lawn is in the foreground while agricultural structures, like silos and a windmill, grace the background.
Gage County Museum
After visiting the Homestead National Historic Park, I returned to Beatrice to check out the local museum and found myself face-to-face with another iron lung.
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