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    John Muir (/ m jʊər / MURE; April 21, 1838 – December 24, 1914), also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks", was a Scottish-born American: 42 naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States.

  2. 6 days ago · Bryson Muir, who is the son of a former Indianapolis Colts player, has been found, Indiana State Police said in a news release. He was missing since June 16. According to ISP, the teen's parents ...

  3. Apr 23, 2024 · Explore the ancient coast redwoods and the fresh water of Redwood Creek at Muir Woods, a federally protected park since 1908. Learn about the park's history, wildlife, climate resilience, permits, accessibility and more.

  4. Apr 2, 2014 · Naturalist, writer and advocate of U.S. forest conservation, John Muir founded the Sierra Club and helped establish Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks.

  5. 5 days ago · John Muir was a naturalist and conservation advocate who was largely responsible for the creation of Sequoia and Yosemite national parks. He was one of a group who founded the Sierra Club in 1892.

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  6. Learn about John Muir, a famous naturalist and conservationist who inspired the creation of the National Park System and the Sierra Club. Discover his passion for nature, his battles for wilderness protection, and his influence on President Roosevelt.

  7. May 23, 2024 · As America’s most famous naturalist and conservationist, Muir fought to protect the wild places he loved, places we can still visit today. Muir’s writings convinced the U.S. government to protect Yosemite, Sequoia, Grand Canyon and Mt. Rainier as national parks.

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