

Wes Siler
is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As 翱耻迟蝉颈诲别鈥檚 outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles and travel, empowering readers to better understand the world they鈥檙e recreating in. Wes lives in Montana with his wife, Virginia McQueen, and their three rescue dogs.
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The coronavirus package is a missed opportunity to take meaningful action on carbon emissions, putting us decades behind on climate action
Seven employees have tested positive for the virus, even while the parks have no entrance fees, are short on staff, and are overwhelmed by visitors. Sound familiar?
With the public distracted, Secretary Bernhardt is advancing environmental harm
How to recreate responsibly and safely through the COVID-19 pandemic
You need a dog, a dog needs you. What more do you need to know?
Can one truck do everything? I think this one can.
So far, 383 companies have signed up to participate in the outdoor brand's Time to Vote program on November 3, and the organization hopes to double that number by the election
A detailed list of what you need to treat common injuries and ailments
Can one pair of gloves be both thin and warm? I tried virtually everything out there until I found my perfect match in a pair from Hestras.
Analyzing cuts to the National Park Service, Environmental Protection Agency, and Land and Water Conservation Fund
Trump administration manipulated emissions reporting from the deadliest fires in California history to promote logging
Practical steps anyone can take to minimize exposure to the next possible pandemic
Brand teases 1,000 horsepower, zero emissions truck in Super Bowl ads
As a Trump reelection looks less certain, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is accelerating work for oil and gas industries
What tires can you run if you live somewhere warm but visit someplace cold?聽
The Department of Transportation might ban ESAs from air travel
Four-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, tires, ground clearance, and weight distribution. Let鈥檚 settle this debate once and for all.
Scientists estimate Australia鈥檚 devastating bush fires have killed more than one billion animals. What does that mean?聽
Do I worry about my dogs' safety when they're playing outside? Absolutely. Do I let that stop me from bringing them on outdoor adventures? Absolutely not.
Tents, cargo, and tools don鈥檛 belong on top of your vehicle
Scientists turn to high-tech solutions to protect a threatened population
Any outdoorsperson on your list is sure to love these
The candidate unveiled a plan for addressing climate change, pollution, and good jobs at sea
How to keep your devices safe when you park at a trailhead
Rumpl and Loki team up for comfort
For most drivers, the Toyota Land Cruiser is the worst possible car. But for a very small number of you, it might just be the best truck ever.
Tesla鈥檚 first electric pickup is even more outlandish than we could have expected
Getting one was, by far, the most powerful personal action I could take for our planet
Robert Young Pelton's latest folder is his magnum opus
The new Ford Mustang Mach-E promises an electric SUV for the masses
You can get your crossover to go off-road without completely destroying what made you choose it in the first place
Environmental groups prevent DOI鈥檚 efforts to restrict FOIA disclosures
A monthly payment may be scary, but, man, it feels worth it when your loved one gets into a crash
The GoFastCampers Platform isn't just a rooftop tent or bed topper. It'll transform your pickup into a better truck.
A combination of Santa Ana winds and climate change is almost the perfect recipe for extreme fires
It should actually be fun
Smartwool's new Intraknit range breathes as well as it insulates, thanks to a green new manufacturing technology
One rescue dog's transformation from fearful to family member
The NPS announced last week that it would begin allowing ATVs to drive on roads in Utah鈥檚 parks. The move is intended to bring NPS regulations in the state鈥檚 parks in line with state law.
The new Maven S.2 isn't much heavier than a pair of binoculars so you can take more magnification into the backcountry
Fall clothes that look as good as they work
More than just zero emissions, these new American-made electric trucks will out perform your SUV off-road and on
A Bundy-esque BLM leader, an office building shared with oil companies, and now a solicitor borrowed from Koch Industries鈥hat does this all add up to?
By focusing on breathability, Polartec Alpha works when you鈥檙e moving, too
Critical habitat for the species could be destroyed
The EPA announced plans to reduce protections for 50 percent of streams and 110 million acres of wetlands
Simple, reliable, and affordable: the age of practical solar power for your adventuremobile has arrived
Wes Siler on proven dog-recall training techniques
With just a few affordable additions鈥攁nd an admittedly dangerous method鈥攜ou can create flawless results using just a humble kettle grill
The science is clear, right? Not so fast, according to, well, science.
Fjallraven made some smart upgrades to the new Kebs. I'm pleasantly surprised to report that the result is better durability and freedom of movement.
Regulatory changes to the Endangered Species Act put many, many species at risk鈥攂ut particularly the cute and cuddly ones
Ford Rangers, Toyota Tacomas, and the like all make great adventuremobiles鈥攚ith a little help
The changes are threefold. It will now be harder to add species to the list, protections for threatened animals will be revoked, and economic concerns must be formally evaluated during the listing process.
A few simple steps to follow to keep your pets from getting infected with Lyme disease
The Trump administration is trying to remove public input from Forest Service decision-making
The blazes are releasing so much carbon that they could create a feedback loop
The jet was flying through the famous Star Wars Canyon when it went down. The NPS says some visitors may have been injured.
All signs point to a massive selloff of federally managed public lands, as BLM officials defy congressional oversight
And other advice from Wes Siler
Yellowstone鈥檚 latest incident is as preventable as it is predictable
Everything you need to know to sleep comfortably when it's cold out
Congressional candidate Matt Rosendale earns money from Texan billionaires while voting for their interests
From earthquakes to fires and floods, here are savings on the supplies you need to survive
Need to carry a bike, board, or just some firewood? Here's how.
Any car can be an adventuremobile. Here's how.
Spending just $25 and 15 minutes nets you something stronger and more comfortable than anything you could ever buy
Real-world experience in the hands of an expert who drives the Ranger off-road every single day
The Sawgrass Fire threatens Alligator Alley
New two-person sleep systems are lighter, plusher, and more affordable
What you do with it is so much more important than whatever car you buy
The Department of the Interior's proposed regulations contradict the interior secretary's grandiose claims
And why that鈥檚 the best news possible for Land Rover lovers
This whole fake-service-dog thing is going to ruin flying for everyone
A moderately unhinged but entirely reasonable rant about how we define the value of outdoor gear
Leaving the highway behind? Here's how to stay safe when driving gets adventurous.聽
The bipartisan Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act promises a better permitting process
The ins and outs of overnighting in the actual wilderness
OnX Offroad opens up 985 million acres of public land with off-grid navigation
How to take full advantage of your 640 million acres