The public shelter and guide shelter at Camp Muir were built between 1916 and 1921 by joint Mountaineers and park service effort.  A leaf, a flower, a stone - the simple beauty of nature filled John Muir with joy. Muir shared his love of nature through writing and inspired people to protect our country's wild places, fueling the formation of the National Park Service and the modern conservation movement. Muir championed the revolutionary idea that wild spaces should be set aside for all to enjoy. Muir's advocacy helped create several national parks, including Sequoia (1890), Mount Rainier (1899) and Grand Canyon (1908). He wrote "only Uncle Sam" could save our country's land for future generations to enjoy, an idea that led to the creation of the National Park Service in 1916. Muir and other concerned citizens also founded the Sierra Club, a nonprofit organization promoting outdoor recreation and environmental advocacy. With more than one million members, this grassroots group continues Muir's work to this day.

Credits and Sources:

"History and Culture: John Muir National Historic Site.” National Park Service: National Historic Site, California. Last Modified June 29, 2015. http://www.nps.gov/jomu/learn/historyculture/index.htm (Retrieved June 19, 2015).

"Some Quick Answers to Modern Inquiries.” Mount Rainier National Park Fast Facts. NPS.gov. http://www.nps.gov/features/mora_cenn/fastfacts.htm (Retrieved June 19, 2015).