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John Muir (21 April 1838 – 24 December 1914) was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, have been read by millions. His activism helped to save the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is now one of the most important conservation organizations in the United States. One of the most well-known hiking trails in the U.S., the 211-mile (340 km) John Muir Trail, was named in his honor. Other places named in his honor are Muir Woods National Monument, Muir Beach, John Muir College, Mount Muir, Camp Muir and Muir Glacier.
In his later life, Muir devoted most of his time to the preservation of the Western forests. He petitioned the U.S. Congress for the National Park bill that was passed in 1890, establishing both Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Because of the spiritual quality and enthusiasm toward nature expressed in his writings, he was able to inspire readers, including presidents and congressmen, to take action to help preserve large nature areas. He is today referred to as the "Father of the National Parks," and the National Park Service produced a short documentary on his life.
John Muir
Biography of John Muir (part 1 of 2)
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The John Muir Trail: Mile by Mile, One Second at a Time (Northbound 2015)
John Muir Trail Hiking Gear 2014 (32 lbs.)
John Muir Trail 2013 - A Journey Through The Range Of Light
John Muir in Yosemite
The John Muir Trail Hike
The John Muir Trail—One Man's Walk
My First Summer in the Sierra (FULL Audiobook)
John Muir - The Life and Impact
Lee Stetson - Keeping the Spirit of John Muir Alive
John Muir Trail
Biography of John Muir (2 of 2)
Actors: Chase White (actor), Tony Humecke (composer), David Vassar (producer), David Vassar (director), David Vassar (writer), David Vassar (producer), Sara Hutchison (miscellaneous crew), Aimee C. Carr (miscellaneous crew), Aimee C. Carr (actress), Tasha Dabek (miscellaneous crew), Ken Dickason (actor), Sally Kaplan (producer), Rob Alan Martin (actor), Christian White (editor), Richard Doyle (actor),
Genres: Documentary, History,Actors: Ken Drury (actor), Richard Einhorn (composer), Colin Bruce (actor), Lawrence R. Hott (director), Craig Eastman (composer), Diane Garey (producer), Diane Garey (editor), Ken Chowder (writer), Gary Hollywood (actor), Gerda Stevenson (actress), Gavin Duffy Morris (miscellaneous crew), Joanne Bett (actress), Elke Baker (composer),
Genres: Drama, Family, History,Actors: Charles E. Sellier Jr. (writer), Ford Rainey (actor), Lee Sollenberger (miscellaneous crew), Denver Pyle (actor), Charles E. Sellier Jr. (producer), John Dehner (actor), Norman Fell (actor), Jack Kruschen (actor), Don Shanks (actor), Bob Summers (composer), Cliff Osmond (actor), Michael Ruud (actor), David O'Malley (director), David O'Malley (writer), Ken Berry (actor),
Plot: The supposedly true story of Galen Clark, the man who created Yosemite Park. In the twilight of his life and regretting that he hasn't accomplished anything significant, Galen decides to travel out west to die in the wilderness. After spending some time in nature, however, he gets his spirits back and decides to make his home there, bringing his daughter and her family out with him. Together, they start a new life in the forest with their animal friends.
Keywords: based-on-true-story, eco-activist, forest-conservation, forest-protection, independent-film, national-park, naturalist, nature, nature-reserve, u.s.-presidentActors: James Algar (producer), James Algar (director), Buddy Baker (composer), Robert Fuller (actor), Hal Bokar (actor), Gordon D. Brenner (editor), Homer McCoy (writer), Jana Milo (actress), Steven Stewart (actor), Dale Alexander (actor),
Genres: Family,Six numbers, one more to dial
Before I'm before you tonight
I tried to call, been busy all night
Gave up waiting at daylight
Excuse me, Mrs. Busybody
Could you pencil me in when you can?
Though we both know that the worst part about it
Is I would be free when you wanted me
If you wanted me
I am the man on the side
Hoping you'll make up your mind
I am the one who will swallow his pride
Life as the man on the side
One of the many
One of the few
To stand back and wait for you
Excuse me, Mrs. Busybody
Could you pencil me in when you can?
Though we both know that the worst part about it
Is I would be free when you wanted me
If you wanted me
If you wanted me
I am the man on the side
Hoping you'll make up your mind
I am the one who will swallow his pride
Life as the man on the side
Life as the man on the side
I fell in love with the dream that I built of you
Playing the part of the queen
Taking my own advice, I'm giving up tonight
Good luck to you and the king
Excuse me, Mrs. Busybody
Could you pencil me in?
Though we both know that the worst part about it
Is I would be free when you wanted me
If you wanted me
If you wanted me
I am the man on the side
Hoping you'll make up your mind
I am the one who will swallow his pride
Life as the man
You know, life as the man