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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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An AMERICAN INDIANS AND THE BUFFALO Historical Marker in front of a tree with a rainbow in the background.
AMERICAN INDIANS AND THE BUFFALO Historical Marker
So many historical markers in Kansas. Amazing history and great for taking a break
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A gravel path curves towards a stone barn with a round silo beside it, surrounded by a fenced field and green trees under a clear blue sky.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve – The Barn
A few miles north of Strong City, Kansas is the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. The barn was the biggest limestone barn in Kansas in 1878 on the Spring Hill Farm.
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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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Sign for Firehole Canyon Recreation Complex in the foreground, with boat launch and camping details. Expansive desert landscape and flat-topped mesas under a clear blue sky stretch across Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Sparse vegetation and a paved road lead into the area.
Firehole Canyon in Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
Having camped at the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area a few years ago, I wanted to return and check out one of the more isolated areas, and Firehole Canyon was perfect.
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Chase County Veterans Memorial Park entrance sign with logos of various military branches and an informational plaque on the right.
Chase County Veterans Memorial Park
After a couple of days of working, I headed back to Cottonwood Falls to stop by Swope Park and snap a few pics of the Veterans Memorial
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The Mountain Quail Café in Quartzsite, Arizona.
Mountain Quail Café and Quartzsite, Arizona
Stopped in a popular local café to grab a quick breakfast after leaving Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. After nothing but my cooking it was pretty dang good.
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A rustic wooden suspension bridge transitions over a flowing river in a dense forest. Tall trees surround the river, and the sky is bright with scattered clouds. The bridge, like a mindful path, features wooden railings and cables casting shadows along the walkway, with mountains faintly visible beyond.
The Path is Set and My Mind is Transitioning
Decisions are made and I won't be turning back. I'm leaving my home and most of my possessions. It's a strange feeling of letting go, but it feels meant to be.
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A black jeep equipped with off-road gear is towing a sleek, modern teardrop trailer parked on a concrete pad in a grassy campsite, with other RVs and trees in the background, creating an auto draft scene of adventure and tranquility.
Gladstone Park Campground – Wausa, NE
A very cool welcome, sign stand along the side of the road as you roll into Wausa, NE. Sadly, the T-Mobile connection sucked and the restaurant with barbecue closed early!
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