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Explore a spectacular new hiking route from Yosemite to Mount Whitney, learn to find your own food in the mountains, or join a cyclist on the ride of a lifetime from Lake Tahoe into Mexico. These rewarding adventures are possible through three new books by four inspiring authors.

As announced elsewhere in this Newsletter, Outdoor Writers Association of California is planning its next annual conference in Sacramento in conjunction with the International Sportsmen’s Expo. Dates are January 18-21, 2024.

Outdoor Writers Association of California is planning its next annual conference in Sacramento in conjunction with the International Sportsmen’s Expo. Dates are January 18-21, 2024. OWAC’s annual meeting is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the Expo, January 20, at 3pm.

From the Desk of OWAC Executive Director: The time has come for change within our organization….

Chloe Alchin was one of several winners in the Vachini High School Writing/Photography Scholastic Awards 2023 competition sponsored by the Outdoor Writers Association of California. Her memories and love of Bidwell Park are inspiring.

The entries are in, and the results are amazing!

Dryland farming and dry farming encompass specific agricultural techniques for the non-irrigated cultivation of crops. Dryland farming is associated with drylands, areas characterized by a cool wet season followed by a warm dry season.

Matt Johanson takes us on an exciting tour of California Mountains and shares the many stories and tales that surround them.
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