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Q1 2025

President's Report - when-your-publishing-outlets-are-limited

For an immediate publishing outlet, easily share your stories and photos on OWAC's website and newsletter

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President's Report - when-your-publishing-outlets-are-limited

Toxic algae mats - Avoid "scummy" water

Toxic algae mats - Avoid "scummy" water
As the summer continues and days get hotter, water in lakes and streams warms, potentially triggering algae blooms. While algae is an integral part of all water ecosystems, some algae blooms, especially those with cyanobacteria species mixed in, can present a danger to humans and pets.

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Kaweah Oaks Preserve Visalia's New Watchable Wildlife Viewing Site

Open space, hiking trails, and wildlife can be enjoyed at this Sequoia Riverlands Trust property

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Kaweah Oaks Preserve Visalia's New Watchable Wildlife Viewing Site

The Fantastiic Four Fotos for California Wildlife Photo of the Year

The Fantastiic Four Fotos for California Wildlife Photo of the Year
So many amazing photos in the May-June submission period. It was a touch decision.

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Crystal Cave In Sequoia National Park Reopens

A once in a lifetime experience to explore an ancient marble cave. known for its impressive formations, including stalactites and stalagmites, and is a popular destination for visitors to the park.

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Crystal Cave In Sequoia National Park Reopens

Giant Slayers: What's Killing 3,000-year-old Sequoias?

Giant Slayers: What's Killing 3,000-year-old Sequoias?
Three new threats are threatening the 3000-year-old Sequoias

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Pismo Beach Adventure: Sealife, Sand Dollars, & Driving the Shoreline

Adventure and excitement await on California's Central Coast, with surf, sand, sun, and sea life at Pismo State Beach.

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Pismo Beach Adventure: Sealife, Sand Dollars, & Driving the Shoreline

CaliforniaFallColor.com Gets A Fresh Look; Keeps Same Great Content

CaliforniaFallColor.com Gets A Fresh Look; Keeps Same Great Content
The original UGC site is still your best source for tracking fall color in the Golden State

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Deep Beneath the Giants at Sequoia Nat'l Park

Del Albright takes us underground to the Crystal Cave of Sequoia National Park, beneath the giants of Sequoia, where eroded walls of marble and calcite create unique and amazing sites.

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Deep Beneath the Giants at Sequoia Nat'l Park

Wildflower Wonders of Sequoia National Park

Wildflower Wonders of Sequoia National Park
Del Albright shares the beautiful wildflowers found alongside roads and hiking trails in Sequoia National Park as seen on a tour with Visit Visalia.

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Excellence in Craft Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Congratulations to winners of OWAC's 2025 Excellence in Craft Awards. Full results here.

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Excellence in Craft Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Winning images for Wildlife Photo Contest

Winning images for Wildlife Photo Contest
Our 14th annual photo contest continues. The bi-monthly submissions are always spectacular. These winning images for March-April 2025 will make you smile.

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Catalina Island Getaway

An island paradise less than an hour from Long Beach. It's truly a California dream.

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Catalina Island Getaway

Discover the Lost Coast

Discover the Lost Coast
The Lost Coast is aptly named for a reason. If you’ve never traveled to this hidden corner of Humboldt County, you can’t begin to appreciate just how lost it is.

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Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary – A very nice feeling

A one of a kind spa retreat found only in Freestone, California!

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Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary – A very nice feeling

BIrds of a feather, as they say!

BIrds of a feather, as they say!
Amazing images of feathery friends get the California Wildlife Photo Contest 2025 off to an amazing start.

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OWAC honors winners of student contest

Outdoor Writers Association of California proudly honors winners of its 2025 Pat Vachini Writing & Photography Contest.

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OWAC honors winners of student contest
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