Outdoor Writers Association of America
This September, El Paso Texas rolls out the red carpet for OWAA! The destination will host the 2024 OWAA conference September 20-22. This premier conference is where outdoor media and other professionals connect, mingle and learn from more than 250 outdoor storytellers — and the brands that support their work. Save the date! We hope to […]
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Are you tired of the endless drama and algorithmic manipulations that dominate mainstream social media? Do you yearn for a secure and private space to preserve your camping memories while enjoying the convenience of sharing with friends and family? Your perfect alternative has arrived – Camping.Tools! At Camping.Tools, we understand the need for a safe,
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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Dermatone’s top 10 best stocking stuffers for outdoor adventurers Did you know that getting outside for just two hours a week can increase your overall health and wellness? That’s why it is important to get outside all year round. As the weather gets cooler and the holiday season fast approaches, finding the best gifts
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It’s that time of year again! Leaves are changing color, temperatures are dropping, and OWAA’s Excellence in Craft Contest is opening! Mark your calendars for November 1st to enter your work for the 2024 Excellence in Craft cycle! If it is your first time hearing about OWAA’s Excellence in Craft Awards, we invite you to
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Air escaping particles of fine white sand joins the sounds at The Lodge’s beach. Each step squeaks, a quirk of Alabama beaches from thousands-of-year-old quartz filtered through the Appalachian Mountains. Similar to the sound of wet sandals, noisy steps can’t help but bring a smile to newcomers’ faces, accompanied by squawking sanderlings, the chatter of sunbathers and
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Recently, I returned home from spending a summer up north, just outside of Ely, Minnesota, on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. As a born and raised “East Coaster,” there was no way to expect what I’d experience in the rural midwest. I’d spent two summers in a small town in Colorado before
From loons to berry patches: Embracing the quirks of Minnesota’s outdoors Read More »