Will Harlan

About the Author

Will Harlan is an award-winning journalist and author whose work delves into the intersections of environmentalism, human resilience, and the untamed spirit of the American wilderness. A former editor at Outside magazine and a contributor to publications like The New York Times and National Geographic, Harlan brings a keen eye for storytelling to his explorations of forgotten landscapes and the people who fight to protect them. His debut book, Untamed: The Wildest Woman in America and the Fight for Cumberland Island, chronicles the extraordinary life of Carol Ruckdeschel, a trailblazing ecologist and activist defending Georgia's pristine barrier island against development threats. Through meticulous research and vivid prose, Harlan illuminates the fierce battles shaping our natural heritage, inspiring readers to champion conservation in an era of rapid change.