Beetles and butterflies are sometimes restricted to small areas. Each mountain in a range, and even the different zones of a mountain, may have its own peculiar species. But the house-fly seems to be everywhere. I wonder if any island in mid-ocean is flyless. John Muir areabeetlebutterfly share on social
Here ends my forever memorable first High Sierra excursion. I have crossed the Range of Light, surely the brightest and best of all the Lord has built. And, rejoicing in its glory, I gladly, gratefully, hopefully pray I may see it again. John Muir brightbuildcross share on social
Every natural object is a conductor of divinity and only by coming into contact with them... may we be filled with the Holy Ghost. John Muir comeconductorcontact Change image and share on social
A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease. John Muir agobowbranch share on social
Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. John Muir awhilebreakclean Change image and share on social
The power of imagination makes us infinite. John Muir imaginationinfinitemake Change image and share on social
The making of the far-famed New York Central Park was opposed by even good men, with misguided pluck, perseverance, and ingenuity, but straight right won its way, and now that park is appreciated. So we confidently believe it will be with our great national parks and forest reservations. John Muir appreciatecentralconfidently share on social
Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul. John Muir beautybodybread Change image and share on social
When California was wild, it was the floweriest part of the continent. John Muir californiacontinentfloweriest Change image and share on social
Every other civilized nation in the world has been compelled to care for its forests, and so must we if waste and destruction are not to go on to the bitter end, leaving America as barren as Palestine or Spain. John Muir americabarrenbitter share on social
