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John Muir (/ mjʊər / MURE; April 21, 1838 – December 24, 1914), [1] also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks ", [2] was a Scottish-born American [3][4]: 42 naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States.
David Jason Muir (/ ˈmjʊər / MURE; born November 8, 1973) is an American journalist and anchor for ABC World News Tonight and co-anchor of the ABC News magazine 20/20, part of the news department of the ABC broadcast-television network, based in New York City. Muir previously served as the weekend anchor and primary substitute anchor on ABC ...
Apr 23, 2024 · Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908, this primeval forest is both refuge and laboratory, revealing our relationship with the living landscape.
Aug 16, 2024 · 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.
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.
Muir loved all things wild and saw humans as one small part of nature. He valued the natural world not only for economic gain, but for its beauty and healing powers. Muir championed the revolutionary idea that wild spaces should be set aside for all to enjoy.
John Muir - farmer, inventor, sheepherder, naturalist, explorer, writer, and conservationist - was born on April 21, 1838 in Dunbar, Scotland. Until the age of eleven he attended the local schools of that small coastal town.
John Muir was one of the country’s most famous naturalist and conservationist and Muir Woods, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is named in his honor. Muir is credited with both the creation of the National Park System and the establishment of the Sierra Club.
Apr 7, 2011 · This chronology of Muir's life plots a history of his travels, career in writing, conservation efforts, and political victories for the National Parks.
Aug 12, 2024 · Immerse yourself in the rich history and legacy of John Muir, one of America’s most revered naturalists and conservationists. Explore the lives of those who played pivotal roles in his journey—his family, colleagues, friends, and the ranch workers who supported his groundbreaking efforts.
