Galen Clark was one of Yosemite's earliest explorers, its first public guardian, and one of its most revered hosts, tour guides, and protectors for most of his life.
Influential People in John Muir's Life
Biographies of John Muir's contemporaries who Influenced his life and work.
"I heartily congratulate you on your good scotch name. To be born of Scotch parents is a great blessing. Muir is rather a common name in Scotland and whether we are nearly related or not I don't know: but to be Scotch at all and related to the heather moorland or Muirlands is a grand fortune." -- - John Muir - letter to Mrs. Muir Webster, December 15, 1906.
In "Browne the Beloved", Muir tells of his long and intimate friendship with Francis Fisher Browne, the founder and editor of Chicago's The Dial literary magazine.
John Muir's Writings About People
Muir is well-known for his writings about nature's grandeur. But he wrote many eulogies, tributes, and stories about the interesting people he met during his life. He wrote about the rich and poor alike with sympathy, but often with a bit of Scots humor thrown in.
Read MoreNature photographer Ansel Adams pictured in the 1950 Yosemite Field School yearbook. The camera is probably a Zeiss Ikon Universal Juwel.
Notable People Influenced by John Muir
Many well-known artists, scientists, and conservationists were influenced by John Muir.
Read MoreLee Stetson's portrayal of John Muir has been presented in Yosemite National Park since 1983, to hundreds of thousands of visitors. Additionally, his Muir presentations have toured worldwide to universities, parks, museums, wilderness and environmental organizations from Washington D.C. to Hawaii, from Japan to Scotland.
Live Presenters Portraying John Muir
Listing of presenters portraying Muir and presenters speaking about John Muir.
Read MoreJohn Muir Laws is a principal leader and innovator of the worldwide nature journaling movement. He is a naturalist, artist, and educator who has dedicated his work to connecting people to nature through art and science.
Other People Named John Muir
There are many eople around the world, yesterday and today, who share the name John Muir with the well-known naturalist-conservationist.
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