Summertime is John Muir time. The Scottish-American naturalist and author, who lived from 1838 to 1914, was an early advocate for wilderness preservation in the United States and is one of the ...

7. “One day’s exposure to mountains is better than a cartload of books.” — John Muir 8. “The power of imagination makes us infinite.” — John Muir ...

Naturalist John Muir was born 176 years ago in Scotland on April 21, 1838. Muir founded the Sierra Club and is widely adored by nature lovers for his writings about wilderness and conservation. In ...

Legendary naturalist John Muir's incredible legacy is celebrated on this day every year to mark his status as a key figure in Scotland and abroad. All Sections Dare to be Honest ...

5. "Going to the mountains is going home." 6. "The world's big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark." 7. "Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in ...