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John Muir Day
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Arthur Churchill Warner Photographs 
 Features the photographs of Arthur Churchill Warner, who arrived in Seattle, Washington Territory, in the 1880s. He captured images of street scenes, ships, waterfront mills, and the Gold Rush in Alaska and the Yukon, and documented John Muir's 1888 ascent of Mount Rainier. Includes an essay about John Muir's Mount Rainier expedition. Searchable by category or keyword. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/warnerweb/ Topics: Environment, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jan 10, 2005 John Muir Day, April 21 – Celebration and History
Information about John Muir Day and how to celebrate it. Links to additional resources on the American conservationist, including some of his writings. There are also study guides for K-12 teachers. From the Sierra Club. http://www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/john_muir_day/ Topics: Environment, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People Last updated Oct 2, 2004 John Muir Exhibit
Fantastic exhibit on this naturalist, writer, conservationist, and founder of the Sierra Club. Biography, writings, and much more. From the Sierra Club. http://www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/ Topics: Environment, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People Last updated Oct 2, 2004 John Muir Trail
Provides information about the trail that runs 211 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, encompassing some of the most spectacular scenery in California. The site includes an overview of the trail, history, a FAQ, a map and elevation profile, and links to journals and sites for other parks, forests, and wilderness areas. http://www.pcta.org/about_trail/muir/over.asp Topics: Environment, Holidays and Observances Individually, National Parks & Forests, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Apr 21, 2004 John Muir-Yosemite California State Quarter
Information about the California quarter issued by the U.S. Mint in 2005, which features the image of Sierra Club founder John Muir posed against Yosemite's Half Dome. Site provides images of the final design and of Garrett Burke's original, and information about the design selection process and John Muir. Also includes related links. From the Sierra Club. http://www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/coin/ Topics: Environment, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nonfiction by Genre, Parks Last updated Feb 10, 2005 |
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