Wild Words alternatives: newsletters like it

10 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Wild Words (Glen Canyon restoration, Colorado River ecology and Environmental history). The closest matches are Julian Assange Archive, silvered threads and Folklore Fieldwork. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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Writing about Western lands and water––past, present, future––from the heart of the desert. 🤎

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  1. 1
    Julian Assange Archive14K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication documents the Julian Assange Archive's preservation of fifty thousand supporter letters, its new podcast series, and its advocacy for independent journalism and free speech. It targets readers…

    Likely audience: human rights advocates

    1 shared topic

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    silvered threads7K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    moonlit essays for stopping your scroll and following the loose threads back home ⟡

    Likely audience: Family members seeking to preserve traditions

    1 shared topic

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    Folklore Fieldwork4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

    From recent posts: Folklore Fieldwork publishes academic essays, oral history interviews, and personal career narratives focused on folklore research and fieldwork. The publication targets researchers, academics, and enthusiasts…

    Likely audience: Folklore enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    wildernesswatch3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Wilderness Watch is the leading national organization whose sole focus is the preservation and proper stewardship of lands and rivers included in the National Wilderness Preservation System.

    Likely audience: Environmental activists

    1 shared topic

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    haver & sparrow3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 13, 2026

    From recent posts: Haver & Sparrow publishes personal essays, curated book lists, and oral history projects focused on memory, creativity, and mindfulness. The publication targets readers interested in literary fiction, mental health, and…

    Likely audience: people seeking mindfulness

    1 shared topic

  6. 6
    Leah Eichler2K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 6, 2026

    Likely audience: writers and memoirists

    1 shared topic

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    Of All Trades1K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 25, 2026

    A newsletter by Connor Tabarrok, centered around science, engineering, and progress

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

  8. 8

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Marc Myers writes on jazz legends and legendary jazz recordings

    Likely audience: Documentary film historians

    1 shared topic

  9. 9

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

    Focusing on genealogy and family history research in Sparta, Greece.

    Likely audience: genealogy researchers

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Family historians

    1 shared topic

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