by Shawn BellThe Grizzly Bear Bill Is Dead. Here’s How California Lost the Real Thing
08/17/2026
California once had 10,000 grizzly bears, and they are still on the state flag. Settlers wiped them out by the 1920s. On August 13, a bill to study bringing them back died quietly in an Assembly committee. Here is the...
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by California Watchable WildlifeMay-June 2026 Photo Contest Winners
08/01/2026
Another fantastic selection of wildlife photography. Each images tells a compelling story.
by California Watchable WildlifeAn Amazing Place to Learn About Birds!
07/31/2026
How a Los Angeles Collector & Philanthropist Developed California’s Most Impressive Ornithological Natural History Collection
by Barbara SteinbergArtistic Magic in the Pacific Northwest
07/29/2026
Away in the woods you will discover this magical art gallery and park! We just happened by and the rest was a story to share.
“I only show artists that make me enthusiastic,” said owner and artist, Karla Matzke
by Web Admin2026 EIC Award winners
07/27/2026
2026 EIC winners and Writer of the Year
by Barbara SteinbergBerkeley Getaway is an Urban Renewal
07/07/2026
One of my favorite California destinations, the fun never ends. Art, food, music and Bay views!
by Bob SemerauMeade Fischer – December 5, 1941 – June 22, 2026
06/29/2026
A man of great wandering and adventure, gentle soul and soft spoken, he was road tripping
by California Watchable WildlifeBehind the Binoculars Pulls Back the Curtain on the Wild Side of Nature
06/22/2026
Everything you never knew about the personal lives of all wildlife creatures. You might want to close your eyes and look away.
by Matt JohansonCycling for a cause
06/18/2026
2,360 complete Lake Tahoe ride for cancer charity
by Matt JohansonSurvival stories and afterlife insights fill “Heaven Delayed”
06/04/2026
A showdown with an enraged grizzly bear, a close encounter with a great white shark, a small airplane crash landing and 13 other near-disasters provide more than enough drama to fill an exciting book. But the best is yet to...
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by California Watchable WildlifeFeather Falls Trail Area Reborn Through Collaboration
06/02/2026
Feather Falls Trail Area brings state, federal, local, and Native Tribes in this amazing restoration project.
by California Watchable WildlifeNature shined a light on four amazing photo contest images
05/27/2026
So many high scoring images in March-April 2026 California Wildlife Photo Contest of the Year.
by California Watchable WildlifeDonald Quintana: Exploring, photographing, and storytelling
05/12/2026
Donald Quintana is a nature and wildlife photographer, conservationist, and Certified California Naturalist. Well-known for his worldwide nature tours and educational presentations, we are pleased to share his story.
by Barbara SteinbergEast Brother Light Station with love
05/07/2026
This historic lighthouse and bed & breakfast inn was on my bucketlist for years. Escape to another place and time – the beauty and solitude of the island.
by Web Admin2026 EIC – Last week to enter
04/26/2026
2026 EIC Last week to enter March 12 – May 3, 2026 Contest is open to all current OWAC members. Cash Awards Paid to Winners 8 Categories to Enter As in previous years – enter via the Zealous software...
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by Barbara SteinbergMagical Mendocino County
04/08/2026
After nearly five years, we were thrilled to return to this spectacular part of California. Enjoying places we know well.
by John Williamson PhotographyOWAC honors winners of student contest
04/06/2026
Outdoor Writers Association of California proudly honors winners of its 2026 Pat Vachini Writing & Photography Contest.
Sharlene Goduco of Castro Valley High School won first place in the writing category with her story about Yellowstone National Park.
by California Watchable WildlifeCalifornia Wildlife Photo Contest Celebrates Its Crystal Year
03/27/2026
California Watchable Wildlife Winning Images for January-February 2026
by Carrie WilsonVirgin Territory
03/26/2026
The story of six women sailing a 46 ft catamaran throughout the U.S. Virgin islands. Most met as strangers and sailing novices but quickly meshed into a perfect all-women sailing team, plunging into the Caribbean’s uniquely beautiful culture along with...
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by Matt JohansonInspiring California climber lived his dream in 2025
03/09/2026
Ascending California’s 15 highest peaks marks a great achievement for anybody, but it was thrilling for a climber who thought he was more likely to lose his foot than climb a mountain.
by Shawn BellThe Grizzly Bear Bill Is Dead. Here’s How California Lost the Real Thing
08/17/2026
California once had 10,000 grizzly bears, and they are still on the state flag. Settlers wiped them out by the 1920s. On August 13, a bill to study bringing them back died quietly in an Assembly committee. Here is the...
Read moreby California Watchable WildlifeMay-June 2026 Photo Contest Winners
08/01/2026
Another fantastic selection of wildlife photography. Each images tells a compelling story.
by California Watchable WildlifeAn Amazing Place to Learn About Birds!
07/31/2026
How a Los Angeles Collector & Philanthropist Developed California’s Most Impressive Ornithological Natural History Collection
by Barbara SteinbergArtistic Magic in the Pacific Northwest
07/29/2026
Away in the woods you will discover this magical art gallery and park! We just happened by and the rest was a story to share.
“I only show artists that make me enthusiastic,” said owner and artist, Karla Matzke
by Web Admin2026 EIC Award winners
07/27/2026
2026 EIC winners and Writer of the Year
by Barbara SteinbergBerkeley Getaway is an Urban Renewal
07/07/2026
One of my favorite California destinations, the fun never ends. Art, food, music and Bay views!
by Bob SemerauMeade Fischer – December 5, 1941 – June 22, 2026
06/29/2026
A man of great wandering and adventure, gentle soul and soft spoken, he was road tripping
by California Watchable WildlifeBehind the Binoculars Pulls Back the Curtain on the Wild Side of Nature
06/22/2026
Everything you never knew about the personal lives of all wildlife creatures. You might want to close your eyes and look away.
by Matt JohansonCycling for a cause
06/18/2026
2,360 complete Lake Tahoe ride for cancer charity
by Matt JohansonSurvival stories and afterlife insights fill “Heaven Delayed”
06/04/2026
A showdown with an enraged grizzly bear, a close encounter with a great white shark, a small airplane crash landing and 13 other near-disasters provide more than enough drama to fill an exciting book. But the best is yet to...
Read moreby California Watchable WildlifeFeather Falls Trail Area Reborn Through Collaboration
06/02/2026
Feather Falls Trail Area brings state, federal, local, and Native Tribes in this amazing restoration project.
by California Watchable WildlifeNature shined a light on four amazing photo contest images
05/27/2026
So many high scoring images in March-April 2026 California Wildlife Photo Contest of the Year.
by California Watchable WildlifeDonald Quintana: Exploring, photographing, and storytelling
05/12/2026
Donald Quintana is a nature and wildlife photographer, conservationist, and Certified California Naturalist. Well-known for his worldwide nature tours and educational presentations, we are pleased to share his story.
by Barbara SteinbergEast Brother Light Station with love
05/07/2026
This historic lighthouse and bed & breakfast inn was on my bucketlist for years. Escape to another place and time – the beauty and solitude of the island.
by Web Admin2026 EIC – Last week to enter
04/26/2026
2026 EIC Last week to enter March 12 – May 3, 2026 Contest is open to all current OWAC members. Cash Awards Paid to Winners 8 Categories to Enter As in previous years – enter via the Zealous software...
Read moreby Barbara SteinbergMagical Mendocino County
04/08/2026
After nearly five years, we were thrilled to return to this spectacular part of California. Enjoying places we know well.
by John Williamson PhotographyOWAC honors winners of student contest
04/06/2026
Outdoor Writers Association of California proudly honors winners of its 2026 Pat Vachini Writing & Photography Contest.
Sharlene Goduco of Castro Valley High School won first place in the writing category with her story about Yellowstone National Park.
by California Watchable WildlifeCalifornia Wildlife Photo Contest Celebrates Its Crystal Year
03/27/2026
California Watchable Wildlife Winning Images for January-February 2026
by Carrie WilsonVirgin Territory
03/26/2026
The story of six women sailing a 46 ft catamaran throughout the U.S. Virgin islands. Most met as strangers and sailing novices but quickly meshed into a perfect all-women sailing team, plunging into the Caribbean’s uniquely beautiful culture along with...
Read moreby Matt JohansonInspiring California climber lived his dream in 2025
03/09/2026
Ascending California’s 15 highest peaks marks a great achievement for anybody, but it was thrilling for a climber who thought he was more likely to lose his foot than climb a mountain.
