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KEER IS A GREAT BOARD ADDITION
The June/July issue of OU was most excellent. The Craft Improvement pieces were superb…
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Looking ahead to another great year
My third conference as your executive director is in the history books.
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SHIFT festival and summit: Where conservation and outdoor recreation come together
Held each October in the spectacular valley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, SHIFT is an annual festival that celebrates the outdoor recreation
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Wrangler Riggs Workwear: Rugged clothing line perfect for outdoor enthusiasts
Wrangler Riggs Workwear, the leading industrial grade apparel collection from the iconic denim brand Wrangler, is designed for men who need clothing that that keep up with them for long, grueling hours in tough work conditions
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A first-timers guide to conference
I have sort of a weird habit when I travel.
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Plan a picnic (and more) in the park: Your guide to visiting the Great Smoky Mountains
You shouldn’t come to Knoxville, Tennessee, without a stop in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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What you need to know for Knoxville
Q. Anything special I should pack? A. If you would like to participate in our Photo Scavenger Hunt, you must bring your own camera and memory card.
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This land was your land: Federal transfers rob the American people
Stacks of informative articles and level-headed opinion pieces have been written of late about our slinking progress toward wholesale public land transfer and the ongoing efforts to stop it.
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Efficiency a better priority than pipelines
Alliant Energy recently declared the Indian Creek Nature Center a photovoltaic power generating station. It will invest in a solar electric system that will produce more energy than the center’s new building consumes.
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Get the story you want from the experience you’re given: Making the most of a FAM trip
You got the call. Some editor or publisher offered you a trip to write about XYZ lodge or to attend a function for manufacturer that promises a chance for hunting and fishing or some other outdoor pursuits.
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Create an event that garners coverage, increases exposure and pays off in profits: Planning the perfect FAM trip
Years ago, a media familiarization trip, better known as a FAM trip, was often synonymous with a boondoggle or a junket.
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Capturing an audience with social media
We had a lot to learn when we created the first Facebook pages within the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources six years ago.