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John Muir

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John Muir

John Muir (/mjʊər/; April 21, 1838 – December 24, 1914) also known as "John of the Mountains", was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, glaciologist and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books describing his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada, have been read by millions. His activism has helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and many other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is a prominent American conservation organization. The 211-mile (340 km) John Muir Trail, a hiking trail in the Sierra Nevada, was named in his honor. Other such places include Muir Woods National Monument, Muir Beach, John Muir College, Mount Muir, Camp Muir, Muir Grove, and Muir Glacier. In Scotland, the John Muir Way, a 130-mile-long route, was named in honor of him.

Tuesday May 31, 2022

John Muir: Attached to the rest of the world

When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.

Wednesday May 23, 2018

John Muir: Nature's peace

Allow nature's peace to flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.

Wednesday Nov 29, 2017

John Muir: Walk with nature

In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.