John Muir Trail

trips but began and ended up elsewhere. With this in mind we devised this trip which began in Toulumne Meadows and finished up in Mammoth Lakes, basically using the John Muir/The Pacific Crest Trail with some cross country thrown in for good measure. Thus we put our leader to work to devise this trip which included a trail map, trail summary, scenic history, and the appropriate permits. Of course all the photographs were also taken by Mario. We traveled up the 395 highway from Los Angeles to the

As we slowly approach the end of summer, and the beach days and neighborhood BBQ’s are slowly coming to an end, it is no surprise that looking into what family fun events this fall await us. Glacier National Park While many hikers and other adventurers head straight towards more popular national parks such as Yosemite or Yellowstone, explorers from all over the country are slowly making their way to Glacier National Park. The vast beauty of Montana is definitely found in Glacier National Park, with

John Muir is a Scottish-born American farmer, traveler, writer, and advocator. He was born on April 21, 1838, in Dunbar, Scotland and died on December 24, 1914, in Los Angeles, California (Britannica, Introduction). He is recognized as one of the most influent modern humanist and naturalist of the history of the United States. Even if he is known and acknowledged by many, this historical peace seeker deserves more credit. He is not recognized enough for all of his positive contributions to the United

but the most well-known figure in conservation was John Muir. John Muir worked to protect Earth’s beauty by traveling and exploring nature, co-founding the Sierra Club, and by influencing others through his writings and by showing some of the most important people how the wildlife was magnificent. Muir was captivated by nature at an early age and he traveled to explore the environment. An early memory of a walk was with his grandfather. Muir heard a sound and “dug into the haystack until he uncovered

"Wander a whole summer if you can. Time will not be taken from the sum of life. Instead of shortening, it will definitely lengthen it and make you truly immortal." --John Muir John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club, is well known as one of the nation’s greatest environmentalists and conservationists. Muir spent many years of his life wandering around in the hills of Northern California, experiencing a phenomenon that can only be described as wanderlust. The term wanderlust describes an innate feeling

Sierra Club is the largest environmental grassroots movement, focused on preserving the environment through recreation, education, and conservation of natural habitats and resources. It began with a few members in California led by conservationist John Muir who devoted their time and efforts to expand the Yosemite national park. It has since

the U.S., it was also the first piece of land to be set aside by the United State government for preservation and protection. In present day over 3 million people visit Yosemite each year. Visitors get to experience the park’s 800 miles of hiking trails and 282 miles of road amongst for many other things. The park received its name from the American Indian tribe that first lived in that area the tribe known as the Ahwahneechee Indian in the 1800’s. But in about 1849 the gold rush began and brought

A man named John Muir was born on April 21, 1838 in Dunbar, Scotland. In 1849, at the age of 11, Muir and his family emigrated to Portage, Wisconsin. Growing up, Muir and his brother would roam the fields and the woods of the rich Wisconsin countryside (Sierra Club 2015). In 1867, while John Muir was working in a carriage parts shop, he suffered a blinding eye injury. After Muir recovered, he decided that he would leave work and go study nature. In 1868, he visited California and that became his

beaches. California is the perfect place for a hike, and here are 12 routes that you simply must take while you’re there. 1. Eaton Canyon Trail: Pasadena For those who like a well-known family hike, head just north of Pasadena to the Eaton Canyon Trail. This 3.5 mile (5.6 km) moderate-intensity trail is fairly close to civilization, making it a more popular trail. Hikers can enjoy beautiful views of the city Altadena below, as well as hike to Eaton Canyon Falls. Be prepared to cross small streams

Natural Wonders of Yosemite One day, John Muir said, “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity...”-John Muir.(Brainyuote) As John Muir stated, we must experience true wilderness and nature. Yosemite showcases a variety of natural wonders such as waterfalls, Giant Sequoia trees, and rock formations. The Yosemite firefalls, man made and later natural, are part of the natural wonders of Yosemite