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Hueco State Park entrance in El Paso, Texas

Who knew? Six awesome things about El Paso (You’ll salivate at #5!) 

With contributions by Chez Chesak  When I first learned that El Paso was the site of the Outdoor Writers Association of America’s 2024 conference, I was pretty excited. My excitement was driven mainly, I admit, because Cormack McCarthy—author of one of the greatest and most devastating post-apocalyptic stories of all time, IMO—lived there for decades.

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Cave near El Paso, Texas with two people sitting inside

Explore El Paso, Texas and the spectacular southwest: Five outdoor places to visit

Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site Located only 40 minutes east of El Paso, Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site is a paradise for rock climbers and history buffs alike. Visitors can hike, try rock climbing and bouldering, bird watch, study nature and history, picnic, and stargaze. Also available are guided and self-guided tours

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Collage of OWAA members smiling and interacting

How to unlock your potential as an outdoor media professional with OWAA

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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View of a slot canyon in El Paso, Texas Guadalupe Mountains

Outdoor Media Story Leads: Discover El Paso’s Franklin Mountains & Surrounding National Parks

Located at the corner of two countries and three states, El Paso is a popular destination for outdoor adventures. Within its city limits alone, El Paso is home to the majestic Franklin Mountains State Park, 27,000 acres of rugged desert land and vegetation, miles of hiking trails, and curious species. A short car ride away

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View overlooking Johnson City, Tennessee where the Outdoor Writers Association will hold the 2024 July Field Fest for Outdoor Media

Explore Johnson City, Tennessee at OWAA’s July 2024 Field Fest for Outdoor Media

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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