John muir

"The Mountains of California" by John Muir. The romantic language that John Muir made through the use of mental imagery demonstrates how a writer can raise a theme to another level. Doing this leaves the reader feeling the passions he experienced. John Muir, a Scottish-born American nationalist, was on of America's most famous influential naturalist and conservationist. He is one of California's most important historical personalities. Through his work, John Muir has been called "The Father of our

Aldo Leopold had a love for the outdoors ever since his was a kid. This love grew into his adult years, and he later became acknowledged, by some, as the father of wildlife conservation in this country. His ethics of nature and wildlife preservation had a profound impact on the environmental movement. Throughout his life, Leopold played many roles: wildlife manager, hunter, husband, father, naturalist, wilderness advocate, poet, scientist, philosopher, and visionary. His idea of the land ethic simply

The most memorable time I felt a deep connection with nature occurred during a field trip last April. The days were becoming warmer, mid-winter rainstorms were fading away, and spring flowers were just beginning their stage of life, tightly bound blossoms growing erratically through soft grasses. Several months of planning had gone into this event, with extensive applications, volunteer work, checking supplies off a list till every item was packed. It was time to journey into Yosemite National Park

Previously, the geology of Death Valley National Park and Yosemite National Park in the Basin and Range Province and Sierra Nevada Range respectfully were discussed. West of Death Valley, is the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in the Sierra Nevada Range in California. The Sequoia National Park is also 629 square miles and includes 403,482 acres while Kings Canyon is 722 square miles with 461,901 acres(739). Interestingly enough, in Spanish Sierra Nevada means “snow-covered mountain” although

Sequoia – Kings Canyon National Park is a national park located in California, United States. This park has a rich history to it with beautiful scenic view all around. In 1943 two side by side national parks titled Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park came on board together and began to be jointly administered. Since then this national park is known as Sequoia – Kings Canyon National Park. The two neighboring parks are almost 66 miles long and 36 miles wide. Also, the park has an

The 19th century was a time of social change and enlightenment that sent ripples of influence into many aspects of the American culture, including art and literature. Prominent figures such as Thoreau and Cole emerged. Thoreau was a philosopher and writer whose works such as Walden lead the literary evolution of Transcendentalism. Similarly, Cole, a, was a founding figure in the fledgling art movement called the Hudson River School. Both men were shaped by the same influence of a rapidly transforming

At Yosemite National Park I got a chance to truly experience the nature and wildlife around me. The Merced River ran through the valley, and I could hear the sound of the rushing water from far away. I could hear the whistle of the wind and the birds chirping from high up in the trees. The vivid colors of the flowers there were incredible. On top of Pride Rock, there was a splendid view of famous landmarks including the Half Dome. From OMG Point the view of the valley below was absolutely breathtaking

Importance of Ansel Adams Ansel Adams was an Environmental activist and a photographer who is especially known for his photographs of Yosemite National Park. He was born in San Francisco, California on February 20, 1902. After his first trip to Yosemite, the wilderness and all of its beauty immediately moved him. He always wanted to take pictures that looked like so much more, to make people feel something more. He just wanted to be part of something larger and show what he felt when he saw the

Environmentalist, Ernest Oberholtzer, stood firm to persuade northern Minnesotans and Congress to governmentally protect the wild along the U.S.- Canada border with the Shipstead-Newton-Nolan Act in 1930 that likewise prompted the Wilderness Act in 1964. Here is the problem that makes Ernest Oberholtzer want to take a stand in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. For 1000’s of years indians, white fur traders, voyageurs, travelers, miners, explorers and lumberjacks have been using the boundary waters

I have been on many road trips in my life. For as long as I can remember, summer vacation was piling in the car and driving across the country, setting up camp wherever we went. I would watch my mom in the weeks and months before it, carefully planning every step of the way, even though it would often come unravelling halfway through. The best part of vacations are the improvised parts, whether it’s taking a day trip to Disney World, the tickets bought the day before, driving down to San Francisco