John Muir was one of the earliest advocates of the national park idea, and its most eloquent ... Muir Woods National Monument, a grove of redwoods north of San Francisco, is named in his honor.

1902). Corbis Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park Chee-Onn Leong / iStockphoto The naturalist John Muir is so closely associated with Yosemite National Park—after all, he helped draw up its ...

One of the world’s oldest national parks ... shortly after its last eruption. Park status was the culmination of a long campaign by John Muir and other conservationists to preserve a unique ...

There are a series of hikes in the Giant Forest, ranging from short one-hour jaunts to daylong treks; the National Park Service ... overnight visits. Redwood Canyon and Muir Grove are also great ...

Complete Guide to Muir Woods National Monument near San Francisco, California including parking permits, things to do, h ...

Leilani Osmundson, Digital Producer What better exemplifies California's dramatic landscape than sky-high redwood ... Park. Travelers consistently report being in awe of Muir Woods National ...

Here's how National Park Service ... has fired about 1,000 new park service employees- which means your next trip to a national park like Yosemite or Muir Woods, are likely to be directly impacted.