John Muir (naturalist)

John Muir was a pioneering Scottish-American naturalist and conservationist born in 1838. He devoted his life to exploring and studying the natural world, especially the wilderness of California and the Sierra Nevada. Muir passionately believed in protecting nature for future generations and was instrumental in establishing national parks like Yosemite. His writings inspired many to appreciate the beauty and importance of preserving the environment. Muir’s work helped shape the modern conservation movement, emphasizing the intrinsic value of wilderness and the need for responsible stewardship of natural resources.