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Outdoor Recreation Center: Annual Outdoor Photo Contest is back!

Capture the wild and share your adventures. The Annual Outdoor Photo Contest is back! Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or simply love snapping pics on your hikes, we want to see your best shots.

Categories:

Landscape
Action-Adventure
Wildlife/Still-Life
Cultural
Go Cougs!

Open to all skill levels. Submit by Nov. 15.

Visit urec.wsu.edu/photo-contest to submit your outdoor photos.

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