ShareOregon is a website that makes it easy to find and post the best things to do in Oregon. I started it because I am inspired by our breathtakingly beautiful state and the tremendously creative people who live here. Through fun experiences such as helping to start a Farmers Market in our neighborhood, having unforgettable adventures in wild places, and hosting travelers, I realized that there should be an easy way for fellow Oregonians and travelers to find and share the best of what our state had to offer. For example, you can simply post an events, tours, volunteer opportunities, etc.

Almost daily I learn about another great experience or tasty thing to try in our neighborhood, greater Portland, or the wider state, but so often I only hear about those opportunities by chance through a friend or random article. We are blessed with an abundance of innovative individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations, but it can difficult for them to get the word out about their creations. Now they have an easy way to share the best of Oregon with kindred spirits from around the block or around the world.

In addition to the blast I am having with ShareOregon, I have been an educator and developer of websites and educational resources for over 20 years. As the founder of Engaging Press and Engaging Every Student, I create curriculum, visual learning resources, websites, and web-based content for clients such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, BLM, PBS, SOLVE, and Inspiration Software. I have authored or co-authored a number of books and teacher's guides, including "The EverGreen Twins Activity Book: 40+ Eco-Activities, Games, and Outdoor Adventures," "Marco the Molecule: Water Adventure and Activity Book," "Inquiry, Exploration, and Service Learning in the Sagebrush Ecosystem" for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and SOLVE's "Environmental Service Learning" curriculum.

I have a passion for helping all ages get outdoors and connect with nature. For a number of years I have served on the board of the Environmental Education Association of Oregon (EEAO). My wife Krista and I enjoy hiking, traveling, exploring our beautiful city of Portland, tennis, biking, reading, gardening, music and other arts, and spending time with family, friends, and our sweet, pleasantly plump cat, Neah.