April 21, 2016

Happy Birthday, John Muir!


John Muir was a naturalist and writer who lived from April 21, 1838 to December 24, 1914. His books on wilderness are still read and loved. He founded the Sierra Club and helped preserve Yosemite Valley and Sequoia National Park.

I saw this poster quoting Muir in Shenandoah National Park. The National Park Service, by the way, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

I took these pictures at Dickey Ridge in SNP.
Sharing with Good Fences and NF Trees and Bushes
and Signs, Signs


The deer has a radio transmitter, part of a park service study of their movements, which may become essential if chronic wasting disease reaches Shenandoah.

Earth Day is tomorrow so let's remember to appreciate the wonders of nature!



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11 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure3:08 AM, April 22, 2016

    what gorgeous place to visit and I love the Deer you photographed

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  2. TexWisGirl3:15 AM, April 22, 2016

    beautiful views. love the quote, too, and agree. :)

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  3. eileeninmd6:29 AM, April 22, 2016

    Hello, I love Shenandoah. Great views and images. I love the Muir quote! I hope the fire is put out in the south section! Have a happy weekend!

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  4. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm7:08 AM, April 22, 2016

    I always thought it would be fun to hike the Muir trail.

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  5. Tom7:44 AM, April 22, 2016

    I've never seen a radio collar up close.

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  6. Connie11:47 AM, April 22, 2016

    Beautiful photos! I like the quote too.

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  7. William Kendall11:55 AM, April 22, 2016

    Beautiful shots. Muir was a great and wise man.

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  8. Sallie (FullTime-Life)12:25 PM, April 22, 2016

    Beautiful way to honor this great naturalist! And it is Earth Day too (is that why it is on this date?). Lovely pictures.

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  9. Ida1:58 PM, April 22, 2016

    Wonderful post filled with great information, good fences & animals too. Happy Earth Day.

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  10. Out on the prairie3:15 PM, April 22, 2016

    Interesting finding the deer with a collar.Happy Earth Day

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  11. NatureFootstep6:03 PM, April 23, 2016

    nice fence and trees. The color seem heavy for the deer. But I guess it manages :)

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