Keep your eyes wide open! While on a recent trip to the Pacific Northwest, we unexpectedly ran into two other OWAC members in the San Juan Islands who apparently had the same great idea that we did. It just goes to show, we all love the outdoors, and you never know where other OWACers might pop up!
Three OWAC Members’ Surprising Meet Up Three States Away Read More »
Premium Content – Members Only : Avalon Travel is seeking a writer to write and update Moon Northern California Hiking. This is a contract position, not a full-time office job.
Writer Needed: Northern California Hiking Guide Read More »
Writer of the Year: co-winners – Janet Fullwood & Phil Reedy
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Congratulations to the winners of the OWAC 2021 Excellence in Craft Awards Read More »
Disappointed, but moving forward…
Our discussions with the host group for a fall conference have been put on hold until spring due to problems with housing availability.
Disappointed, but moving forward Read More »
Eight students from five California high schools were winners in this year’s Pat Vachini Writing and Photography Contest sponsored by OWAC. Cash awards to the winners total almost $1,000.
Eight High School Students win OWAC Writing and Photography Awards Read More »
With the coming month of May results from our two competitions will be announced.
Winners from among the Outdoor Writers Association of California members that entered the annual Excellence in Craft competition will be rewarded with cash prizes for the first time in OWAC history.
Fruits of their efforts… Read More »
Now that spring is in full bloom, and most people are vaccinated, and the world is sort of getting back to (the new) normal, I am heading for the hills to enjoy some hiking, fishing and lots of nature photography. And I hope all of you will be out enjoying the outdoors doing what makes
News from OWAC President Read More »
OWAC Membership has always offered great benefits and opportunities. Now, our new website has made these even better and easier. We know that change can be frustrating so here’s a handy guide to help you setup your new account and make the most of what our new website has to offer.
Guide to your new OWAC membership account Read More »
The Excellence in Craft Awards (EIC) presented by the Outdoor Writers Association of California (OWAC) is a program designed to recognize excellence in the field of outdoor journalism and media communications by media professionals on topics related to the outdoors.
The contest opens for entries on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6am PST. The contest is open to current OWAC members only and we encourage previous members to reinstate membership and non-members to join right away to enter this prestigious program.
EIC opens for entries March 1st Read More »
On behalf of the OWAC Board of Directors, I am delighted to announce that our new website is up and running. Our domain name (URL) remains the same OWAC.org and we hope you will take some time to browse through the site. The site offers a new look and updated styling. Interactivity allows for members
Our new website is up and running Read More »
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