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  • Join us in El Paso for the 2024 OWAA Conference

    Join us in El Paso for the 2024 OWAA Conference

    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…


  • Skip the RV or cabin rental, get out on the water

    Skip the RV or cabin rental, get out on the water

    Think your group of friends and family can’t sail together? Think again.  Dream Yacht Worldwide, one of the world’s leading ocean tourism companies, is making sailing and sea travel accessible to all around the globe. With personal sailing trips continuing to gain popularity, the company offers the most destinations and one of the largest and…


  • Push your pedal to the metal in El Paso’s cycling community 

    Push your pedal to the metal in El Paso’s cycling community 

    Out in far west Texas lies the beautifully diverse city of El Paso. Best known for its 300+ days of sunshine, charming hospitality, and for boasting a mountain in the middle of its city limits, El Paso is an outdoor adventurers best-kept secret when it comes to enjoying all things cycling. Whether you’re a seasoned pro…


  • Discover New Mexico’s fishing spots near El Paso

    Discover New Mexico’s fishing spots near El Paso

    As you gear up with other outdoor media professionals for our 2024 annual conference in El Paso, Texas September 20-22, you may be looking for nearby outdoor adventures to enhance your experience. And if fishing is on your agenda, you’re in luck — New Mexico offers several opportunities just a short drive away from El…


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

    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.…


  • El Paso, Texas: 10 story leads for outdoor media

    El Paso, Texas: 10 story leads for outdoor media

    Get ready to mix business with pleasure at the annual OWAA conference in sunny El Paso, Texas, happening Sept. 20-22! While you’re not busy conferencing, spice up your downtime by diving into some exciting story leads. Explore the vibrant outdoor scene of El Paso and turn your adventures into cash by highlighting the best of…


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

    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…


  • OWAA Spring 2024 outdoor gear guide 

    OWAA Spring 2024 outdoor gear guide 

    Spring is the ideal season to rejuvenate your outdoor gear collection in anticipation of your summer and fall adventures. Whether you’re hitting the trails, exploring new waterways or going on that much-anticipated camping, hunting or fishing trip, you may want to try out some of our recommended Spring gear.  Below is a curated selection of…


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

    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…


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

    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…


  • Explore Johnson City, Tennessee at OWAA’s July 2024 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…


  • Saving Sea Turtles on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula

    Saving Sea Turtles on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula

    At 6 am, back in Seattle, I would definitely still be sleeping. My earliest school mornings entailed bundling up for my biology labs and trekking across campus in the rain. I never expected that for the fall quarter of my third year at the University of Washington, I would wake up at 4:30 am for…


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