OWAA Outdoor Voices Blog

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 […]

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

As outdoor media professionals, there are mixed reviews on heated jackets. Some pros love them and some pros prefer simply layering up and keeping moving to stay warm. For those who find themselves braving the elements to capture the perfect shot or story — often having to stay still so the wildlife won’t spot them

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

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

The Nā Pali Coast towers before me, painted in peachy hues of the evening light as sky and sea melt seamlessly into one. How on earth did I get here, to the vibrant, ethereal slopes of Kauai? Two years ago, as a broke gal in her 20s, I yearned to experience Kauai’s coconut palms, sparkling

It’s that time of year again! Leaves are changing color, temperatures are dropping, and OWAA’s Excellence in Craft Contest is open! Enter your work in the 2025 Excellence in Craft Contest today. If it is your first time hearing about OWAA’s Excellence in Craft Awards, we invite you to take a look at last year’s

The annual Outdoor Writers Association of America is set to make its long-awaited arrival in El Paso, Texas, September 20 – 22, in the heart of downtown. In addition to an energy-packed itinerary and conference agenda, the Sun City is truly brimming with excitement. To best accommodate those attending the conference, here are a few