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OWAA members make the trek to the Keweenaw Peninsula for Snowventure

What happens when you take eight outdoor journalists from across the country and ship them off to a winter wonderland? A great time, new friendships, and most importantly, LOTS of great stories! This past February, Visit Keweenaw hosted eight of our OWAA members in an epic experience they called Snowventure. Along with a couple members from Pure Michigan’s marketing […]

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Paddling to Maclellan Island: A guide to accessing Chattanooga, Tennessee’s urban wilderness

JOIN US AUGUST 19-21 AT THE 2025 ANNUAL OUTDOOR MEDIA CONFERENCE IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE! Smack dab in the Tennessee River between Chattanooga’s bustling Riverfront and vibrant Northshore district, sits an 18.8-acre island that’s easy to overlook. Maclellan Island is a refuge for wildlife and offers a unique experience for hiking, camping, and views of Chattanooga. And it’s

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What I learned from a National Geographic photographer in Idaho

More than 25 years ago, I learned an invaluable wildlife photography lesson when I had the good fortune to partner with a couple of seasoned photographers preparing to work a ferruginous hawk nest in the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in southwest Idaho.James P. Blair, a National Geographic photographer, was on assignment

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The eyes have it! Mastering the art of animal photography

Want to shoot great wildlife photographs all the time? It can be done by strict adherence to one hard, fast rule: “The eyes have it.” Photography is all about the eyes, especially the eyes of the subject.  Eyes are much more than the windows of the soul. So much so that the manner in which they are rendered in a photograph or painting

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Bike Chattanooga: Five routes and everything to know about the bike share program

Are you an outdoor media professional? Join us in Chattanooga, Tennessee at our 2025 annual conference August 19-21. Learn more and register today! With nearly nine months of pleasant weather, seeing Chattanooga by bike is an almost year-round proposition. And there’s no better way than via the city’s bike transit system with its 400 bikes

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12 Outdoor adventures to experience the natural wonders of Chattanooga

OWAA is heading to the southeastern outdoor mecca of Chattanooga on August 19-21, 2025 (be sure to leave room for some pre- and post-tours too), so join us in The Volunteer State. Register today! Surely Chattanooga was created as a gift to Tennessee, for there are few places where the wonders of nature are more breathtakingly displayed. Within

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Four reasons Skida’s High Pile Fleece Hat and Mitts are great for winter

For a lot of people, finding the perfect winter accessories can be a challenge. Many options give you warmth but lack style, while others look great but don’t hold up in cold weather conditions. Skida’s High Pile Fleece Hat and High Pile Mitts from the Hygge collection offer the best of both worlds — keeping

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Discover Chattanooga at the 2025 OWAA Conference this summer

The Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) invites you to join us in Chattanooga, Tennessee, from August 19-21, 2025, for our annual outdoor media conference. Known as the “Best Adventure Town in the U.S. to Live + Play” (National Geographic Adventure), Chattanooga is the perfect backdrop for outdoor media professionals to connect, learn and create. From

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