Archive - Wes Siler’s Newsletter

August 2025

Stop Freaking Out About The Forest Service Roadless Rule

Destroying our nation's last wild places isn't just evil, it also requires competence

Aug 29 •

Yosemite Community Protests Trans Ranger Firing, Rangers Vote To Unionize

Park rangers begin to organize resistance to administration attacks

Aug 27 •

What’s New Outdoors, August 25, 2025

Wyoming wolf abuser indicted, Border Patrol deployed to National Park sites, NEPA vs concentration camps, and more news, analysis and insight

Aug 25 •

Who Is Wes Siler?

Aug 23 •

This Weeks’ New And Notable Outdoors Gear, August 19, 2025

New Gear, my advice, free stuff

Aug 19 •

National Park Service Fires Ranger For Pride Celebration

Yosemite’s wildlife data scientist terminated after exercising right to free speech

Aug 18 •

What’s New Outdoors: August 15, 2025

News and analysis from the great outdoors

Aug 15 •

Where National Parks And Public Lands Stand Now, As Trump Administration Prepares To Privatize

All signs point to a mass sell-off, as park service begins to fail and private equity circles

Aug 14 •

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