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Muir is a new hotel in downtown Halifax that offers refined and distinctly Nova Scotian hospitality. Enjoy ocean views, bespoke interiors, fitness centre and culinary district in the Queen’s Marque district.
John Muir (/ m jʊər / MURE; April 21, 1838 – December 24, 1914), also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks", was a Scottish-born American: 42 naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States.
Apr 2, 2014 · Naturalist, writer and advocate of U.S. forest conservation, John Muir founded the Sierra Club and helped establish Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks.
May 24, 2024 · John Muir was a naturalist and conservation advocate who was largely responsible for the creation of Sequoia and Yosemite national parks. He was one of a group who founded the Sierra Club in 1892.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
John Muir was a Scottish-born American who advocated for U.S. forest conservation and founded the Sierra Club. He influenced the establishment of several national parks and monuments, such as Sequoia, Yosemite, and Grand Canyon, and wrote about nature and glaciers.
Learn about the life and achievements of John Muir, a Scottish-born naturalist, explorer, and writer who became a champion of wilderness preservation in the US. Explore his travels, inventions, writings, and role in creating national parks and the Sierra Club.
Apr 7, 2011 · Learn about the key events and achievements of John Muir, the Scottish-born naturalist and conservationist who helped create the National Park Service. Explore his travels, writings, and political battles for the environment from 1838 to 1914.
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