Yosemite’s El Capitan delivers joy, peril and life lessons
09/20/2023
Climbing Yosemite’s El Capitan fulfills the lifelong dreams of many; triumphant shouts echo from the mountaintop often during the climbing season. But not everyone who attempts the 3,000-foot granite monolith succeeds, and some who do grapple with mountain-sized adversity along...
Read more


Travel scams come in various forms
09/06/2023
A simple attempt to get more information on an upcoming travel, almost had me conned.













Oroville Wildlife Area new California Watchable Wildlife Viewing Site
09/04/2023
Sharing the natural beauty and wild places of Oroville and Butte County, this wildlife viewing site is something special.













Oroville Salmon Festival
09/03/2023
Salmon return to the Feather River



President’s Message: The Times They Are A-Changin’
07/31/2023
OWAC is in transition, but lots of exciting things are on the horizon!









Example of Book Display
07/26/2023
Photo is an example of what a book display may look like
Books cast new light on Sierra Nevada adventure
07/26/2023
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...
Read more








OWAC 2024 Conference Display Booth
07/24/2023
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.









OWAC Plans 2024 Conference at International Sportsmen’s Expo in Sacramento
07/24/2023
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.









Passing The Baton
07/17/2023
From the Desk of OWAC Executive Director: The time has come for change within our organization….





OWAC 2024 Conference
07/12/2023
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.





2023 EIC Winners and Writer of the Year
07/02/2023
Phil Reedy – Surf’s Up Betsy Senescu – Sailing toward Hawaii John Poimiroo – Red Lake Creek Cabin Nancy Sorrells – Entering the Tunnel Phil Reedy – After the Storm Laurie Morrison – Push Pull Splash Results of OWAC’s 2023 Annual...
Read more












Bidwell Park: Memories, Magic, And Mortality
06/27/2023
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.









Vachini High School Scholastic Awards Announced
05/24/2023
The entries are in, and the results are amazing!













Rain-fed Farms Face The New Normal: Reckoning With A Record Season
05/11/2023
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.









Executive Director’s Message
05/01/2023
We’ve all been waiting for this…Spring is Here!









OWAC Outdoors Zoom Event “Tales and Trails”
04/13/2023
Matt Johanson takes us on an exciting tour of California Mountains and shares the many stories and tales that surround them.













Support Responsible Wildlife Viewing For La Jolla California
04/08/2023
Wildlife deserves respect. Everyone should practice ethical and responsible wildlife viewing.













Feathered, barnacled, & furry – all shapes & sizes of wildlife
04/07/2023
California Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest News January-February 2023









OWAC OUTDOORS ZOOM
03/29/2023
Let’s get together and ZOOM! A very special presentation by OWAC’s own Matt Johanson
Yosemite’s El Capitan delivers joy, peril and life lessons
09/20/2023
Climbing Yosemite’s El Capitan fulfills the lifelong dreams of many; triumphant shouts echo from the mountaintop often during the climbing season. But not everyone who attempts the 3,000-foot granite monolith succeeds, and some who do grapple with mountain-sized adversity along...
Read more


Travel scams come in various forms
09/06/2023
A simple attempt to get more information on an upcoming travel, almost had me conned.













Oroville Wildlife Area new California Watchable Wildlife Viewing Site
09/04/2023
Sharing the natural beauty and wild places of Oroville and Butte County, this wildlife viewing site is something special.













Oroville Salmon Festival
09/03/2023
Salmon return to the Feather River



President’s Message: The Times They Are A-Changin’
07/31/2023
OWAC is in transition, but lots of exciting things are on the horizon!









Example of Book Display
07/26/2023
Photo is an example of what a book display may look like
Books cast new light on Sierra Nevada adventure
07/26/2023
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...
Read more








OWAC 2024 Conference Display Booth
07/24/2023
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.









OWAC Plans 2024 Conference at International Sportsmen’s Expo in Sacramento
07/24/2023
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.









Passing The Baton
07/17/2023
From the Desk of OWAC Executive Director: The time has come for change within our organization….





OWAC 2024 Conference
07/12/2023
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.





2023 EIC Winners and Writer of the Year
07/02/2023
Phil Reedy – Surf’s Up Betsy Senescu – Sailing toward Hawaii John Poimiroo – Red Lake Creek Cabin Nancy Sorrells – Entering the Tunnel Phil Reedy – After the Storm Laurie Morrison – Push Pull Splash Results of OWAC’s 2023 Annual...
Read more












Bidwell Park: Memories, Magic, And Mortality
06/27/2023
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.









Vachini High School Scholastic Awards Announced
05/24/2023
The entries are in, and the results are amazing!













Rain-fed Farms Face The New Normal: Reckoning With A Record Season
05/11/2023
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.









Executive Director’s Message
05/01/2023
We’ve all been waiting for this…Spring is Here!









OWAC Outdoors Zoom Event “Tales and Trails”
04/13/2023
Matt Johanson takes us on an exciting tour of California Mountains and shares the many stories and tales that surround them.













Support Responsible Wildlife Viewing For La Jolla California
04/08/2023
Wildlife deserves respect. Everyone should practice ethical and responsible wildlife viewing.













Feathered, barnacled, & furry – all shapes & sizes of wildlife
04/07/2023
California Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest News January-February 2023









OWAC OUTDOORS ZOOM
03/29/2023
Let’s get together and ZOOM! A very special presentation by OWAC’s own Matt Johanson