John Muir
John Muir, also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks", was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States.
The Mountains of California
Witness the stunning Sierra Nevada through the eyes of a naturalist, as he captures the mountains' majestic landscapes and inspires a profound connection with the wilderness.
By John Muir
Steep Trails
Embark on a journey through untamed lands alongside a passionate naturalist, as he discovers profound truths hidden within the heart of wild places.
By John Muir
The Yosemite
Embark on a late 19th-century journey through a majestic valley as a naturalist describes its stunning landscapes and reflects on nature's grandeur.
By John Muir
The Grand Cañon of the Colorado
Journey into the heart of a monumental canyon where nature's artistry meets ecological importance, revealing a landscape begging to be preserved.
By John Muir
Our National Parks
Journey through America's wild landscapes as one man champions the preservation of nature's beauty against the march of industrialization.
By John Muir
My First Summer in the Sierra
A man embraces a summer job herding sheep in the Sierra Nevada to fulfill his burning desire to explore the untamed wilderness and deepen his connection with nature.
By John Muir
Travels in Alaska
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the Alaskan wilderness, where a celebrated explorer confronts both the stunning beauty and the unforgiving challenges of nature.
By John Muir
The Story of My Boyhood and Youth
Discover the spirited childhood of a young explorer as he uncovers a lifelong passion for nature through adventures, games, and the thrill of the wild.
By John Muir
A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf
** After an eye injury, a man with a passion for plants sets off on foot from Indiana, ready to face both the beauty and solitude of a thousand-mile walk to the Gulf.
By John Muir
Letters to a Friend, Written to Mrs. Ezra S. Carr, 1866-1879
Read about the personal journey that one man undertook as he explores the natural world and shares his botanical discoveries with a close friend.
By John Muir
Stickeen
In the heart of a frozen wilderness, an unexpected bond blossoms between a man and a dog as they confront nature's fury and discover courage they never knew they possessed.
By John Muir
Cruise of the Revenue-Steamer Corwin in Alaska and the N.W. Arctic Ocean in 1881: Botanical Notes Notes and Memoranda: Medical and Anthropological; Botanical; Ornithological.
Venture into the Alaskan and Arctic wilderness through the notes of a 19th-century expedition, brimming with detailed plant life, native cultures, and scientific observations.
By John Muir