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03/03/2022
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OWAC Conferences – A Great Benefit of Membership
Plans and preparations for OWAC’s Spring 2022 Conference, May 9-11, in beautiful Big Bear, CA are now in full swing. Located in Southern California at an altitude of over 6,700 ft., Big Bear is loaded with year-round recreation – everything from hiking, boating, fishing, mountain biking, ziplining,
02/28/2022
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Get Ready to Fish the 53rd Annual Blake Jones Trout Derby in Bishop
The Blake Jones Trout Derby, held in Bishop every year in March, is one of the largest single day fishing events in California. This year the derby will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
02/24/2022
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“Non plus ultra”
For centuries charts indicated ‘non plus ultra’ (nothing further beyond) as a warning to mariners to go no further past the Rock of Gibraltar. Plato referred to it as the edge of the unknown. This was where Hercules, intended to cross a mountain, instead smashed it in two …
02/24/2022
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Camping Successfully With Kids
Have your kids outgrown camping in your backyard? Bring them camping in Bishop’s big backyard. It’s a great way to experience the natural world, a chance to learn new and valuable skills, a fun way to connect with your kids, and relax. Everything from full hookups to dispersed camping explained.
02/24/2022
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Waterfalls of the Eastern Sierra
Spring is almost here in the Eastern Sierra. The snow is melting and the water is falling. Plan a trip to the wild side of California and take time to see some of these wonderful waterfalls.
02/24/2022
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A Visit to the Wild Side of Tuolumne County
On a November trip into the oak woodlands of the Sierra Nevada foothills of Tuolumne County, we found some peace and tranquility in Sonora, an antidote to the bustle of LA. A group of us took a guided wander in sequoia groves of Yosemite National Park and headed into controversial Hetch Hetchy.
02/16/2022
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California Wildlife Photo of the Year Winner 2021 Announced
Livermore native Sue Crow Griffin’s image of affection displayed by a mother bobcat to her offspring along an Alameda County walking path has earned the 2021 grand prize in the 10th annual California Wildlife Photo of the Year contest.
02/16/2022
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New Gauge Can Revolutionize Trolling
A new trolling depth gauge measures the trolling depth from the boat. Now anglers can fish at the fish’s depth. They Fish Smart — Fish Better — Catch more Fish.
01/08/2022
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Look outdoors for good news in 2021
Joy and excitement filled a perfect day on Nov. 27 at Woodward Park in Fresno when the state’s best 2,007 high school distance runners gathered for the CIF Cross Country Championships. Brilliant performances broke records. Good news happened outdoors in 2021.
12/30/2021
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