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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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In the quaint town of Marysville, a small street with red brick pavement is flanked by historic buildings. Wandering past storefronts with large windows and trees rustling gently, cars park along the roadside. The overcast sky hints at faint traces of distant fog, adding to the charm.
Wandering Marysville
Marysville is an adorable little town, and I headed out to walk around and see what I could see. I always love finding small towns that have figured out how to make themselves relevant.
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A small stone castle with two round towers and a bright red entrance stands proudly like a museum nestled among tall trees in Minnesota. The foreground features a cracked asphalt parking lot with a wheelchair accessible space, benches flanking the entrance, and several trash bins to the right.
Minnesota Mining Museum
There is so much to learn about mining in the United States, and this was an excellent place to start, especially with all of the big heavy equipment they had to explore.
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A black Jeep SUV with a small, grey teardrop trailer is parked near a sign for the Skipout Lake Recreation Area. The arid landscape features sparse trees and a wooden fence running along the road under a clear blue sky.
Skipout Lake Recreation Area
After a fantastic day at the Stafford Air & Space Museum, I needed a quiet place to camp and work for the weekend. Skipout Lake provided that plus a peaceful setting to enjoy the water.
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A white wooden church, identified as Zion Lutheran Church, with a steeple stands behind a chain-link fence. The foreground includes several gravestones and a grassy field, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Zion Lutheran Church
As I was heading out of the Sheyenne National Grasslands, a church steeple caught my eye, and when I saw an unusual grave marker, I had to turn around and check it out.
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A person wearing a green cap and red t-shirt smiles in front of the Sonoran Desert National Monument sign, their desert home. The sign includes logos and mentions it's managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Dry brush and distant mountains stretch under a clear blue sky.
My Desert Home Away From Home
While this wasn't exactly my original plan, returning to one of my favorite places in the Arizona desert provided me with the isolation I needed to work on a major website project.
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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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Amidst the snow-covered landscape, a wooden cabin nestles in the background of a Colorado forest. Pine trees on rolling hills are laden with snow, creating a serene winter 2023 atmosphere perfect for family gatherings. The overcast sky adds to this tranquil winter wonderland.
Visiting Family in Colorado – Winter 2023
With a successful first leg of my adventure, I returned to Colorado to spend the Thanksgiving holiday at my Mom's house in the mountains and spend some time off the road.
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A jeep and teardrop trailer parked in the desert near Signal Mountain.
Saddle Mountain BLM Dispersed Camping
Hanging out east of Phoenix on some BLM land waiting for a storm to pass and hoping for good weather.
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