The West, In All Its Colors…

Founded by Environmental Studies graduate students at the University of Montana in 1992, Camas is a student-run biannual literary magazine. Our mission is to nourish a community of writers and artists dedicated to land health and cultural resilience in the Mountain West. 

We're seeking place-based writing and art, pieces that celebrate the tapestry of life Out West. We want your eco-poems, your environmental journalism, your meditations on your favorite hikes or the changing leaves in your town. We're looking for writing from folks on the ground – writing that's by the people for the people, your local stories, tales from your community. 

We're all in this together -- whether you're a first time author or a long time contributor, Camas hopes to provide an opportunity for emerging writers and artists to publish their work alongside established voices, while celebrating the land that connects us all. First time authors have found their work alongside some of the literary greats of environmental writing, from Terry Tempest Williams to Wendell Berry. 

We look forward to seeing your work!