In Scotland, the John Muir Way, a 130-mile-long route, was named in honor of him.In his later life, Muir devoted most of his time to the preservation of the Western forests. Other such places include Muir Woods National Monument, Muir Beach, John Muir College, Mount Muir, Camp Muir, Muir Grove, and Muir Glacier. The 211-mile (340 km) John Muir Trail, a hiking trail in the Sierra Nevada, was named in his honor. The Sierra Club, which he co-founded, is a prominent American conservation organization. His activism has helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and many other wilderness areas. His letters, essays, and books describing his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada, have been read by millions. John Muir (ApDecember 24, 1914) also known as 'John of the Mountains' and 'Father of the National Parks', was an influential Scottish-American:42 naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, glaciologist and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States.

In a few months the wonderful flowery vegetation is in full bloom, and by the end of May it is dead and dry and crisp, as if every plant had been roasted in an oven. The spring begins with the first rainstorm, which usually falls in November. In My First Summer in the Sierra, John Muir states that in the great Central Valley of California there are only two seasons-spring and summer. My First Summer in the Sierra is a classic nature/outdoor adventure classic by the great American naturalist, John Muir and a fine example of John Muir nature writings. Physical Information: 0.44' H x 6' W x 9' (0.84 lbs) 158 pages History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) Biography & Autobiography | Environmentalists & Naturalists

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