Suzanne Downing, Author at Outdoor Writers Association of America

Insights from industry experts: Keynote speakers revealed for the 2023 OWAA conference

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at this year’s highly anticipated conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama! We are thrilled to announce the exceptional lineup of keynote speakers who will be sharing their expertise with us at The Lodge at Gulf State Park from September 9-11. Our staff carefully curated a selection of influential and inspiring […]

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GOES.health: The future of wilderness medicine

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When it comes to outdoor activities and adventures, there is always the potential for medical emergencies to arise. Whether it’s a minor injury or a life-threatening situation, having access to medical expertise and advice is crucial. That’s where GOES.health comes in. Founded by Dr. Grant Lipman, GOES.health is an innovative digital health platform that provides

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Meet OWAA member Alec Sills-Trausch

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Alec is a landscape photographer and outdoors storyteller with a zeal for pushing boundaries in the wild. He enjoys hiking, backpacking, and visiting remote places, allowing him to photograph locations from which the rest of the world shies away. In addition, Alec loves to write about his travels and craft articles that help educate and

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OWAA member Anietra Hamper holding a large fish in the rain forest.

Meet OWAA member Anietra Hamper

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ANIETRA HAMPER, Owner, ThreeWordPress, LLC www.threewordpress.com | www.anietrahamper.com Anietra Hamper is a trusted journalist having spent a professional career in television news working as an Anchor and investigative reporter. Now, she is an award-winning published travel writer, photographer, and owner of ThreeWordPress. Anietra is the author of the award-winning book Secret Columbus (Reedy Press) and 100 Things To

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Grand Trunk Mantis Chair sitting next to a fire in the mountains

Grand Trunk portable seating options for outdoor journalists and photographers

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If you love exploring new places outdoors while gathering story content, photographing, and reporting, you probably find yourself constantly on the move. Grand Trunk’s team is dedicated to creating innovative outdoor products that can make your life easier and more enjoyable in the field. And a lot of Grand Trunk’s products come in handy for

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Chris Paparo outdoors with three of his images.

Meet OWAA member Chris Paparo

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Born and raised on Long Island (New York), Chris Paparo has been exploring the wilds of the Island for over 35 years. As the owner of Fish Guy Photos, he is a wildlife photographer, writer and lecturer who enjoys bringing public awareness to the diverse wildlife that calls the island home. His passion for coastal

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Breeo Y Series fire pit with fire set up at a base camp with a tent and chair and canoes.

Build your base camp with a portable Breeo fire pit

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As an outdoor communicator — writer, photographer, video producer, podcaster, content creator or artist — you probably spend a fair amount of your time outside in the field reporting while experiencing and exploring the great outdoors first-hand. And a lot of that time may be spent backcountry camping, far from traditional campgrounds and far from

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Meet OWAA member Matt Crossman

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Matt Crossman is passionate about the intersection between fitness, adventure, mental health and loneliness, especially among middle aged men. “I write about those themes constantly, and I daydream about starting an adventure company devoted to strengthening male relationships. For now, I’m content to organize trips for me and my friends and write about them with

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Behind the book, “Where Should We Camp Next? National Parks” with Jeremy Puglisi

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Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi know more than a thing or two about camping, road-tripping and the reality of spending stretches of time traveling the country in an RV with their three kids. They’ve spent more than a thousand nights at hundreds of campgrounds around the country. The co-creators of the RV Atlas, their RV Atlas Podcast

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Two baby sea turtles on the beach in Gulf Shores Alabama

Gulf Shores, Alabama: Five sustainability and nature story leads for outdoor communicators

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When you first think of Alabama, you may think of southern hospitality, endless fishing opportunities or college football. Although the state is known for all of these things, there’s also a lot more to Alabama for you to enjoy. The state is geographically diverse with mountains, prairies, river deltas, swamps, cave systems and an often

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