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GOES.health: The future of wilderness medicine
When it comes to outdoor activities and adventures, there is always the potential for medical emergencies to arise. Whether it’s a minor injury or a life-threatening situation, having access to medical expertise and advice is crucial. That’s where GOES.health comes in. Founded by Dr. Grant Lipman, GOES.health is an innovative digital health platform that provides…
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Meet OWAA member Alec Sills-Trausch
Alec is a landscape photographer and outdoors storyteller with a zeal for pushing boundaries in the wild. He enjoys hiking, backpacking, and visiting remote places, allowing him to photograph locations from which the rest of the world shies away. In addition, Alec loves to write about his travels and craft articles that help educate and…
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Member review: RightOnTrek backcountry meals
RightOnTrek, the backcountry meal and trail planning plus gear rental company based in Kalispel, Montana, has developed an extensive line of backpacking meals that are truly nutritious and provide ample quality calories to keep you energized during any outdoor pursuit. But, how do they taste? RightOnTrek asked me if I would taste test a couple…
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Outdoor reflections: Complacency, a vagabond Grandmother and an adventurous destiny
Growing up, I tagged along with my grandma on trips. We hiked in the woods of northeastern America, played in the rivers, and caught crawdads in central Ohio. We traveled by train to New York City and walked across the Brooklyn Bridge — deciding what cheap off-broadway show to see that night. My nomadic tendencies…
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Meet OWAA member Anietra Hamper
ANIETRA HAMPER, Owner, ThreeWordPress, LLC www.threewordpress.com | www.anietrahamper.com Anietra Hamper is a trusted journalist having spent a professional career in television news working as an Anchor and investigative reporter. Now, she is an award-winning published travel writer, photographer, and owner of ThreeWordPress. Anietra is the author of the award-winning book Secret Columbus (Reedy Press) and 100 Things To…
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Three podcast episodes for outdoor media to learn more about the Gulf Shores, Alabama area
The 2023 OWAA annual conference will be held at The Lodge at Gulf Shores September 9-11. If you’re joining other outdoor media members this September in Gulf Shores, Alabama for the OWAA annual conference (or planning to visit the area another time) these podcast episodes will give you a dive deep into the heart of…
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The latest from the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2023
While not the show it once was, there’s still plenty going on at ‘OR’ If you attended the Outdoor Retailer (OR) show in its heyday, seeing it now can be rather disheartening. Gone are the days where virtually every possible space of the Salt Palace Convention Center was covered with exhibitor booths, when some 20,000…
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Women with Vision online photo conference returns in 2023
Hunt’s Photo is honored to present Women with Vision 2023: Our second online weekend photography conference, which will feature eight professional women photographers. Women with Vision is all about inspiration, creativity, knowledge, empowerment, and more! The weekend will consist of online seminars featuring eight professional photographers who will discuss a variety of photographic topics, from landscapes to…
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Adventures in Yellowstone National Park: This may be your sign to visit
I migrated to Montana in the summer of 2021 for an internship with the Montana Conservation Corps (MCC). While sitting on a Zoom call with the rest of the MCC team, I saw a familiar name on the call. That name belonged to a girl named Lindsay. I recognized her name from a club I…
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Grand Trunk portable seating options for outdoor journalists and photographers
If you love exploring new places outdoors while gathering story content, photographing, and reporting, you probably find yourself constantly on the move. Grand Trunk’s team is dedicated to creating innovative outdoor products that can make your life easier and more enjoyable in the field. And a lot of Grand Trunk’s products come in handy for…
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The Latest from SHOT Show 2023
The SHOT show was crankin’ – and bigger than ever in 2023.
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Meet OWAA member Chris Paparo
Born and raised on Long Island (New York), Chris Paparo has been exploring the wilds of the Island for over 35 years. As the owner of Fish Guy Photos, he is a wildlife photographer, writer and lecturer who enjoys bringing public awareness to the diverse wildlife that calls the island home. His passion for coastal…