My personal Substack for all outdoor writing for outdoorsmen, writers, and those looking to burn time.
I am a first-generation outdoorsman and father. I'm lucky enough to write and share what I love with new people everyday.
Based in NC with half a lifetime in Florida and the other in Massachusetts.
The Westrn is a collective of professional writers and journalists focused on storytelling in the outdoor space. We publish a quarterly 32-page newspaper serving the outdoor community as part of our Substack subscription.
Storytelling, poetry, photography, conversation, and some hard-earned scars. All the Smythe projects.
Exploration and insights at the intersection of food, hunting, fishing and nature
For the daring, the curious, and the slightly unhinged—this space is built by those who know the best fun isn't always easy.