The annual OWAA Conference is an opportunity for outdoor communicators and outdoor groups, businesses and agencies that are involved in the world of outdoor communication and would like to go “North to Alaska for new frontiers in journalism." The 85th annual conference will be held Sept. 4-6, 2012, at Chena Hot Springs Resort outside Fairbanks, Alaska. It will give attendees a chance to network with other professionals, allow them to build crucial business outlets and help improve their skills. Attend sessions geared toward craft improvement in multiple genres of outdoor communication including photography, writing, book editing, computer technology and more as well as general business and newsmaker sessions.

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http://owaa.org/blog/2012/05/owaa-welcomes-richard-louv-other-national-speakers-to-alaska-conference/