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Spain ski area offers untold stories
Most Americans think skiing in Europe means the Alps. But the Pyrenees on the Spanish-French border hold more than 30 ski resorts.
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Opinion: Minnesota should ban lead shot
Anyone who hunts in the southern and western parts of Minnesota knows there are two types of public land ownership — those acquired by the Duck Stamp and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as waterfowl production areas, and those purchased by similar state stamps or other Minnesota funding that are managed as…
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Ask an expert: Tim Cahill on adventure writing
Tim Cahill dangled on the rope, about halfway into the pitch-black 500-foot-deep cave. The only light came from his headlamp, but he hung so far from the cave wall, it only illuminated the steam rising from his body in the chilly air. As the rope slowly started to spin, Cahill had one thought: how would…
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Promote your work through radio
Your book just came out in print. Your photo essay just appeared in a major national magazine. Your article just received an Excellence in Craft award. Your company is rolling out a new initiative. In all of these cases, you want to share this news with the world. But how do you go about doing…
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The evolution of the #hashtag
In August of 2007, then-Google designer Chris Messina suggested Twitter use hashtags as a way create groups and categorize conversations. Twitter rejected the idea. Its users did not.
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Crafting the Q & A
But sometimes people want to hear exactly what a subject has to say in his or her own words. That’s where the question-and-answer format comes in.
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The significance of statistics
Statistics are an essential tool for outdoor communicators. Numbers and studies give veracity to news, and searching databases can be an excellent way to find story ideas.
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The eight video commandments: Follow to avoid burning in trash-bin hell
The rapid evolution of digital technology has forever changed the world of videography. GoPro, smartphones, DSLR video, post-production software and computer processing power has been a godsend for some, yet a digital apple from the Garden of Eden for others.
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From the frontline: How to cover forest fires and stay safe
During the 2013 California Rim Fire, firefighters directed photojournalist Al Golub down a stretch of road they believed safe. Moments later, a plume of fire shot in front of his truck, like something you’d see in a movie.
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Are you ready to try self-publishing?
Self-publishing has opened the door to anyone wanting to get their work out, but there are still things to consider before deciding to do it alone.
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Tim Cahill granted honorary OWAA membership
Tim Cahill, a founding editor of Outside magazine and a prolific adventure writer, received honorary membership to OWAA following his keynote address at the 2016 annual conference in July in Billings, Montana.
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Presidential pact: Prettyman steps up to lead OWAA
The coup is complete. Newspaper guys rule OWAA. Four of the last five presidents served, or are serving, long careers in the newspaper industry. And the reign will continue with the current vice president also coming from the print journalism world.