Happy Birthday John Muir!

Jacko · 04-21-2009

In honor of John Muir

Click here to read more about this amazing person and to honor his memory.

Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life. - John Muir

MaripositaII · 04-21-2009

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Originally Posted by Jacko

In honor of John Muir

Click here to read more about this amazing person and to honor his memory.

Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life. - John Muir

Yes indeed. A truly amazing man. My daughter did a huge report on him earlier this year. We are big fans

sn0wman · 04-21-2009

Yes my hats off to John Muir and happy birthday. I read the link and even though I am not an American I applaud his efforts and to all those who have dedicated their lives to establishing our National parks and wildlife areas.

I know I appreciate them as do my family, they

Lake Louise in Banff National Park Alberta

FredGarvin · 04-21-2009

A legend for sure. Our National Parks wouldn't be what they are without him. This is me hiking up to Kaweah Pass, Sequoia National Park. I'm on the High Sierra Trail, the John Muir Trail also passes through the park.

Uno · 04-21-2009

Yosemite! That's some pretty country. Used to carry my trusty "Muir" cup dangling off my pack at all times.

FredGarvin · 04-21-2009

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Originally Posted by UnoMasMezcal

Yosemite! That's some pretty country. Used to carry my trusty "Muir" cup dangling off my pack at all times.

Do you have any pics? Here's another. Looking the opposite direction from the pic above.

Uno · 04-21-2009

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Originally Posted by FredGarvin

Do you have any pics? Here's another. Looking the opposite direction from the pic above.

I'll do some digging. Spent a lot of time on the Pacific crest trail also.

MaripositaII · 04-21-2009

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Originally Posted by FredGarvin

A legend for sure. Our National Parks wouldn't be what they are without him. This is me hiking up to Kaweah Pass, Sequoia National Park. I'm on the High Sierra Trail, the John Muir Trail also passes through the park.

OMG

That's beautiful country! Please post more pics of the area. When was this pic taken? I'd love to visit in the summer.

FredGarvin · 04-21-2009

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Originally Posted by MaripositaII

OMG

That's beautiful country! Please post more pics of the area. When was this pic taken? I'd love to visit in the summer.

This was July 2001. Summer is the really the only time to hike in this area, as it's covered in snow most of the year. We hiked for 3 days to get to where these pictures were taken.

Kaweah Pass

MaripositaII · 04-21-2009

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Originally Posted by FredGarvin

This was July 2001. Summer is the really the only time to hike in this area, as it's covered in snow most of the year. We hiked for 3 days to get to where these pictures were taken.

Kaweah Pass

Thank you so much. The scenery is out of this world. My family would love spending some time there. We love hiking. Now don't be shy with the pics. I won't get bored

FredGarvin · 04-21-2009

Hamilton Lake Elevation about 11,000 ft I think.

FredGarvin · 04-21-2009

I just want to say I'm honoring John Muir. Our National Parks are worth enjoying. And they wouldn't be what they are without him.

FredGarvin · 04-21-2009

Jacko · 04-21-2009

Beautiful pics and nice tribute..thanks!

FredGarvin · 04-21-2009

At the trailhead...next to some Giant Sequoias.

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Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 30,889	Happy Birthday John Muir! In honor of John Muir Click here to read more about this amazing person and to honor his memory. Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life. - John Muir

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sn0wman beachaholic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Alberta Posts: 407	Yes my hats off to John Muir and happy birthday. I read the link and even though I am not an American I applaud his efforts and to all those who have dedicated their lives to establishing our National parks and wildlife areas. I know I appreciate them as do my family, they Lake Louise in Banff National Park Alberta

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FredGarvin way into it Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 180	A legend for sure. Our National Parks wouldn't be what they are without him. This is me hiking up to Kaweah Pass, Sequoia National Park. I'm on the High Sierra Trail, the John Muir Trail also passes through the park.

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Uno PROUD RANDOMITE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 18,855	Yosemite! That's some pretty country. Used to carry my trusty "Muir" cup dangling off my pack at all times.

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FredGarvin way into it Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 180	Hamilton Lake Elevation about 11,000 ft I think.

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FredGarvin way into it Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 180	I just want to say I'm honoring John Muir. Our National Parks are worth enjoying. And they wouldn't be what they are without him.

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FredGarvin way into it Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 180

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Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 30,889	Beautiful pics and nice tribute..thanks!

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FredGarvin way into it Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 180	At the trailhead...next to some Giant Sequoias.

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