Spring is the ideal season to rejuvenate your outdoor gear collection in anticipation of your summer and fall adventures. Whether you’re hitting the trails, exploring new waterways or going on that much-anticipated camping, hunting or fishing trip, you may want to try out some of our recommended Spring gear. Below is a curated selection of […]
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If you’re an outdoor professional like a freelance journalist, photographer, podcaster, blogger, full-time employee of an outdoor-related organization, you may benefit from the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA)—by elevating your career and connecting with like-minded professionals. Your individual media membership gives you a rich tapestry of resources, networking opportunities and mentorship programs. The organization is
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Visit Johnson City Tennessee staff is gearing up to host the inaugural OWAA Field Fest this summer, July 7-11, 2024 at the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, Tennessee. OWAA’s Field Fest is a “mash-up” of a mini-conference, marketplace for outdoor communicators and various small group press trips. (It’s also an opportunity for OWAA to work with
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Candace Dantes is a fourth-generation cowgirl and award-winning communicator based in the Georgia Black Belt Region. From rural America, she has collaborated with global brands like London’s M&C Saatchi and Black Beauty & Hair Magazine. Back home, she has served as an agriculture marketer, media consultant, and feature writer for brands like Wrangler, Justin Boots, Cotopaxi,
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OWAA leadership, staff, and outdoor media professionals continue to be inspired by the quality of outdoor writing and photography submitted by budding outdoor communicators. And it’s more than just words and images on a page. “The contest isn’t just about the writing or photography,” said OWAA’s Executive Director Chez Chesak. “It’s about inspiration. It’s about
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Want to know how to survive if you bump a bear in the hills of Alaska? Or maybe you need advice on packing hacks – how do you choose the right gear for your hiking adventure? From serious danger to serial glam tricks and hacks, World Nomads announces the launch of its new website section,
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OWAA’s staff chose some of their favorite outdoor gear to share with you in this 2023 holiday gift guide — including gear from brands who support OWAA as corporate members. This list is not sponsored, and we’ve filled it with gear that our staff have personally tested in the field and would recommend to
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Critz, Virginia | Member since 2019 After Raven’s best friend lost her young daughter to leukemia in 2016, her devastating loss fueled Raven’s passion to inspire people to live life to its fullest. “As a seasoned executive creative director in advertising and marketing, I redirected my career towards helping others as a consultant start their
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Writer Christine Peterson Leads Way with Six Awards OWAA leadership revealed the winners of our 2023 Excellence In Craft (EIC) Contest and the President’s Choice Awards at our annual conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Christine Peterson received six awards, while James Smedley, Dan Small and Brent Frazee took home five awards each. The EIC Contest
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The Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama September 9-11, 2023 at The Lodge at Gulf State Park promises a dynamic blend of education, camaraderie, and outdoor exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor media professional or an aspiring storyteller, this event’s schedule offers a multitude of reasons to attend. Pre-Tours: Immersion
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