Oregon Discovery Team & Contributors

The idea for Oregon Discovery began in 2005, when I first moved to Oregon. Naturally, I wanted to explore my new home, but I soon encountered an unexpected problem: I knew Oregon was full of wonderful and exciting places, yet finding them was far from easy.

Of course, everyone knows Crater Lake and Multnomah Falls. Both are beautiful destinations, but Oregon has so much more to offer. Countless lesser-known and hidden gems, both figuratively and literally, may be waiting just around the corner.

I learned about my first Oregon swimming hole from a friend. Over the years, I discovered hundreds of other places on my own. In 2015, after a decade of living in this beautiful state, I decided to share those discoveries with others. That is how Oregon Discovery was born!

My hope is that Oregon Discovery will inspire you to explore this beautiful land, discover its wonders and secrets, and develop a greater appreciation for the planet we call home.

Oregonically yours,

Vera Harp
Founder

Founder & Content Manager

Vera loves nature in all its forms, from rockhounding and hiking to swimming and soaking in hot springs. Her love for Oregon inspired her to create Oregon Discovery.

She wants to share every fascinating place she visits and every memorable adventure she discovers.

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Marketing Director and Editor-In-Chief

Andrey moved to Oregon as a teenager and soon fell in love with the state's natural beauty and the variety of outdoor adventures it offers.

When he is not busy writing, you can often find him exploring the outdoors and taking notes about his experiences. He later turns those notes into stories to share with readers.

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Contributing Writer And Marketing Strategist

Nikita has been an avid outdoorsman since early childhood. Born and raised in Northern Europe, he learned survival skills at a young age. Otherwise, he might have frozen in the Estonian forest where he often went exploring for fun! Having survived those adventures, he approaches other wilderness excursions with confidence.

From Oregon to Southeast Asia and beyond, Nikita has many adventures to share.

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Shadow Writer & Editor

A big-city dweller, Vixen enjoys escaping into Oregon's natural surroundings, where greenery and the sounds of nature offer a welcome break from urban life. Her trusty smartphone is always close at hand for taking notes and photos.

She especially enjoys capturing the beauty of the world around her through words and images.