Shea Oliver's Blog

Stories, Adventures, Thoughts, Updates, & Other Things

A weathered concrete building covered in colorful graffiti stands in the woods. A phone frames a large, expressive red face graffiti. Text reads: “Concrete City,” “Don’t Let the Past Tag Your Future,” and “Wandering Perspectives.”.
Explore how we often feel trapped by our past. You're not concrete, I remind you. You’re building, breaking out, becoming something new. Discover how to rewrite your story!
A man with curly hair and glasses speaks on a smartphone screen, centered over a rocky cave background. Text reads: "Insightful Reflections," "Lessons from the Salado People," and "Tonto National Monument." Warm sunlight highlights this ancient Southwest site.
Discover how the Salado people’s legacy of diversity and collaboration offers lessons for today’s America amid rising divisiveness and political turmoil.
A man in a sunhat stands before a tall saguaro cactus, speaking with his hand raised. Three inset photos show cactus blooms and the wonders of Saguaro National Park. Text reads: “Shea’s Rapid Recap #53: Hiking and Unleashing the Wonders of Saguaro National Park.”.
Join a captivating journey through Saguaro National Park, uncovering the fascinating world of saguaro cacti, mining history, and unexpected desert discoveries! Plus a presidio!
A man in a hat and backpack is framed by a smartphone outline, standing among rocky formations at Chiricahua National Monument. Sunlight streams through the rocks. Text reads: "Break Free of Negative Influences," "Insightful Reflections," and the monument's name.
Hiking in Chiricahua National Monument prompts reflection on life’s influences. Consider who and what shapes your life, and make conscious choices about your path and your life.
A man with curly gray hair and glasses sits in front of a bookshelf, looking thoughtful. Bold green text on the image reads: "CRUSH LONELINESS And Be HAPPY ALONE!" The colorful books highlight the journey to happiness.
Discover 7 principles to overcome loneliness and find joy alone: from rewriting life rules to meditation, learn to rewire your thinking and be happy on your own terms.
A smiling man in a hat and glasses sits in front of a straw background. The text reads, "Shea's Rapid Recap #52." Inset photos feature a memorial, Apache Pass at Fort Bowie National Historic Site, and more. Logo: "The Hiking CEO Shea Oliver.
Step into the rugged history of Apache Pass, where water was more precious than gold, and Fort Bowie once stood proud as both a refuge and a battleground.
A man in a hat and glasses stands outdoors, framed by a phone on the rocky landscape of Cochise Stronghold—Dragoon Mountains, Arizona. Text: “Insightful Reflections.” Subheading atop the phone reads, “EVENTUALLY COCHISE ESCAPED AND.” History meets moral crossroads.
Ready to confront uncomfortable truths about history and morality? Are we repeating past mistakes? It's time to reflect and decide which side of history we want to stand on.
A man in a sun hat and glasses smiles outdoors amid nature. Inset photos show rocky landscapes, a park sign, and Chiricahua National Monument. Text reads: “Shea’s Rapid Recap #51” and highlights The Hiking CEO, Shea Oliver.
Join me on an unforgettable hike through Echo Canyon in Chiricahua National Monument, where nature's stunning rock formations tell silent stories of resilience and beauty.
A man wearing glasses and a green “Dublin” t-shirt smiles while sitting under a large rock formation, embodying human drive. Text reads: "Cochise Stronghold, Dragoon Mountains, Arizona" on the left and "Insightful Reflections" on the lower right. A smartphone frame surrounds him.
Hiking in Cochise Stronghold, I found pictographs, sparking thoughts on human creativity and change. Sitting in the shade of some huge boulders, I ask, "What are you creating?"
A man in a wide-brimmed hat and glasses stands outdoors among trees, embracing nature. Four inset photos highlight Cochise Stronghold, a historic wooden structure, a scenic mountain view, and a cave. Text reads: "Shea’s Rapid Recap #50" and "The Hiking CEO Shea Oliver.
Explore Cochise Stronghold’s history and stunning landscapes in Southeast Arizona, discover hidden pictographs, and discover if a for-sale historic mercantile is for you!
A tour poster for the Queen Mine in Bisbee, AZ highlights mining’s role in America’s economy. A man in glasses and a green shirt appears on a smartphone screen, beside a metal donkey statue and mine entrance labeled "Queen 1915.” Text: “Reflections & Insights.”.
Explore the evolution of mining from past to present, revealing truths about the industry and the need for modern solutions for mining communities.
A man with short curly hair and a beard smiles outdoors near trees. Inset photos highlight a cemetery, the OK Corral entrance, and wooden gallows—capturing his journey through time and adversity in "Shea's Rapid Recap #49 Surviving Tombstone.
Join my adventure to Tombstone, exploring its history at the O.K. Corral and beyond, despite multiple attempts and the weather’s challenges. A tourist trap worth the journey!