Our Mission Statement: “Promoting self-reliance through information, education, and opportunity,”
is clear and direct.
For years, studies funded by numerous outdoor entities have identified basically the same barriers
to the participation of women in outdoor recreation: lack of time, lack of opportunity, and lack of social support. Outdoor
Woman Magazine’s focus is to provide a broad range of tools that will help diminish as many of these barriers as
possible. With the support of professional outdoor writers, conservation organizations, and natural resource agencies, we
are confident we will not only meet but, exceed our goals.
We have chosen “education” as our foundation because we believe it is the key to providing
more opportunities for women who wish to experience the outdoors. Outdoor Woman Magazine writers offer encouragement
to women hesitant to explore new activities as well as provide solid information for women already involved in outdoor recreation.
In addition, each issue will feature a calendar of events outlining outdoor education programs and opportunities available
in each of our targeted states.
We believe education is also the key to the future of our natural resources. By cooperating with
state resource agencies, Outdoor Woman Magazine will promote the efforts of outdoor professionals dedicated to preserving
recreational enjoyment for generations to come.
It is vital to the long-term health and well being of our natural resources to educate the general
public about the needs of healthy water, trees, air, and land. Outdoor recreation has a great impact on natural resources
and depends directly upon involvement with specific resources. Educating women about the outdoors will help them make informed
decisions about the use and future of our precious environment.
Outdoor Woman Magazine
P.O. Box 65519
Vancouver,
WA 98665
