Past Events

The Blue Whale of Catoosa is a waterfront structure, located just east of the town of Catoosa, Oklahoma, and it has become one of the most recognizable attractions on old Route 66. Hugh Davis built the Blue Whale in the early 1970s as a surprise anniversary gift to his wife Zelta, who collected whale figurines.[1] The Blue Whale and its pond became a favorite swimming hole for both locals and travelers along Route 66 alike. Originally, the pond surrounding the massive Blue Whale was spring fed and intended only for family use. However, as many locals began to come to enjoy its cool waters, Davis brought in tons of sand, built picnic tables, hired life guards, and opened his masterpiece to the public

Route 66 Weekend Photo Tour with Greg Disch

  •  April 9, 2016 - April 10, 2016
     7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Oklahoma Route 66 from Afton to Arcadia

Route 66 is a national treasure, it’s pure adventure, and its close by. This weekend tour is guided by Greg Disch, and includes a signed copy of Greg’s book “Route 66: Ghost Towns and Roadside Relics” which will be released this spring. Greg will be available throughout the workshop to assist you to get the best photos, whether by learning a new technique or just working on improving composition.

Also included is one night’s lodging at the Desert Hills Motel in Tulsa based on double occupancy. Cost for the workshop is $150 per person, and travel will be by carpooling. Single occupancy may be purchased as an option.

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  •  March 12, 2016
     2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Trail trees or trail marker trees are hardwood trees throughout North America that Native Americans intentionally shaped with distinctive characteristics that convey that the tree was shaped by man rather than deformed by nature or disease.
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  •  March 9, 2016
     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Back by popular demand it is the Seventh Annual Flowers in the Studio!

Enjoy macro flower photography? Try taking it to the next level as we bring exotic flowers into the studio to photograph with studio strobes and backgrounds. Get photos with the vibrant colors, controlled lighting, and backdrops unavailable in a natural setting.

We have extended the number of studio settings to allow for greater access to photograph the flowers, and stations will be ready at 7:00 pm.

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  •  February 6, 2016
     5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Event Phone: (479) 789-5000

PSNWA is teaching a class on “How to Photograph the Night Skies” at Hobbs State Park Conservation Center on the evening of February 6th, beginning at 5:30PM.

The PSNWA event is organized in conjunction with the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society who will also be presenting “Navigating Tonight’s Sky” and providing telescopes for astronomical viewing.

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  •  January 30, 2016
     3:00 am - 5:00 am

PSNWA’s partnership with Hobbs State Park has been expanded to include a photography-only bald eagle boating tour. To allow maximum opportunity for photography, the excursion will be limited to a group of 12 participants; however, we will repeat the event for additional members to attend.

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