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 …

Nov 12, 2025 · 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 …

Feb 24, 2025 · Muir’s writings and the places he fought to protect continue to inspire people worldwide to connect with nature. His conservation legacy lives on at the John Muir National …

the john muir exhibit - life - john muir biography - john muir exhibit John Muir: A Brief Biography John Muir - farmer, inventor, sheepherder, naturalist, explorer, writer, and conservationist - …

Who was John Muir? John Muir grew up in Dunbar, east of Edinburgh, where he developed an early love for wild places. Aged 11, he emigrated to the United States with his family. He was …

John Muir John Muir is best remembered as one of the greatest champions of the Yosemite and Sierra Nevada's natural wonders. He argued for the preservation of Nature as a primary …

Wisconsin Friends of John Muir conduct numerous local activities near Muir’s boyhood home, including a “John Muir Nature and History Route” mobile app and celebrating Muir’s birthday.

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. See many of these moments …