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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…
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Saying yes: How stepping out of your comfort zone can change your life forever
As a young girl, I was always curious. I had a Pinterest board full of hikes to go on, and trip itineraries to places all over the world. I knew I was going to experience a lot of things and venture out into the world on my own, although I had no idea where those…
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Build your base camp with a portable Breeo fire pit
As an outdoor communicator — writer, photographer, video producer, podcaster, content creator or artist — you probably spend a fair amount of your time outside in the field reporting while experiencing and exploring the great outdoors first-hand. And a lot of that time may be spent backcountry camping, far from traditional campgrounds and far from…
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Meet OWAA member Matt Crossman
Matt Crossman is passionate about the intersection between fitness, adventure, mental health and loneliness, especially among middle aged men. “I write about those themes constantly, and I daydream about starting an adventure company devoted to strengthening male relationships. For now, I’m content to organize trips for me and my friends and write about them with…
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Behind the book, “Where Should We Camp Next? National Parks” with Jeremy Puglisi
Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi know more than a thing or two about camping, road-tripping and the reality of spending stretches of time traveling the country in an RV with their three kids. They’ve spent more than a thousand nights at hundreds of campgrounds around the country. The co-creators of the RV Atlas, their RV Atlas Podcast…
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Outdoor gear gift guide: OWAA staff picks for your holiday giving
As the old saying goes, “In the fall an outdoorsperson’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of gear.” Okay, so that’s not actually a saying, old or otherwise, but it is often true. As the temps drop, the snowflakes appear for some of us, and the holidays approach, those of us passionate about being outdoors see…
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Five Ideas for giving to your favorite charity (OWAA) in 2022 and beyond
Consider the following, in consultation with your own estate planner and tax advisor. Charitable Distribution from your IRA. If you are over age 70 1/2 and have an IRA, you may instruct that up to $100,000 be distributed to a qualified charity directly from the IRA, each year, without the distribution being counted as part…