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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If you’re planning to attend the annual OWAA conference this September in Gulf Shores, Alabama, you could make some money during your visit by setting aside time before and/or after the conference to explore, collect story content and sell the work you produce. Here are some story leads to help you turn your time in
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Jayme Sun Thomas is a wildlife photographer and docent naturalist at Placerita Canyon State Park in Newhall, California. Thomas is working on a Bachelor’s Degree at Academy of Art University in Documentary Wildlife Photography. She photographs wildlife to document and tell the story of wildlife that inhabit the forest at Placerita Canyon State Park and she
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Brittney J. Miller is an energy and environmental journalist and Report for AmeriCorps at The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She has a bachelor’s degrees in journalism and biology from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in science journalism from the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). Miller received the Bodie McDowell Scholarship from OWAA in the
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When it comes to reporting on outdoor adventures, having the right gear in the field is essential for a successful and enjoyable experience. You can’t write notes without a good working pen or row a canoe without a reliable paddle. Imagine you embark on a six-mile hike in the mountains with a notepad and camera
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