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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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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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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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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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Meet OWAA Member Candace Dantes
Candace Dantes is a fourth-generation cowgirl and award-winning communicator based in the Georgia Black Belt Region. From rural America, she has collaborated with global brands like London’s M&C Saatchi and Black Beauty & Hair Magazine. Back home, she has served as an agriculture marketer, media consultant, and feature writer for brands like Wrangler, Justin Boots, Cotopaxi,…
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Top 5 Must-See Attractions In El Paso
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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Introducing Camping.Tools: Revolutionizing the way you capture and share your outdoor adventures
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,…
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2024 OWAA Youth Contests Open for Submissions
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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World Nomads introduces Travel Wiser: the Ultimate Online Travel Companion
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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Outdoor gear holiday gift guide: 2023 OWAA staff picks
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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Meet OWAA member Raven van den Bosch
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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Give the gift of adventure
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…