John Muir played many roles in his life, all of which helped him succeed in his role as an advocate for Nature. As America’s most famous naturalist and conservationist, Muir fought to protect the wild places he loved, places we can still visit today. Muir’s writings convinced the U.S. government to protect Yosemite, Sequoia, Grand Canyon and Mt. Rainier as national parks.
John Muir worked, raised a family and wrote in his Martinez, California home.
Learn more about John Muir, his family and his closest friends.
Nature and Conservation. Places of importance in John Muir's life.
Here are some answers to commonly asked questions.
Click here to learn about the ways you can enjoy the John Muir National Historic Site.
Join us for a public planning phase of the new Mt. Wanda development project.
The bookstore and gift shop at the John Muir National Historic Site.
Can't make it to the park? Watch the official park film, shown in our digital theater, about the life of John Muir.
Explore our calendar of current seasonal programs and events for the park.
John Muir National Historic Site acts as a haven of natural habitat for many species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
Explore unique plant communities, native and rare plants, and invasive plants found at John Muir National Historic Site.
Learn about the living and non-living factors that shape park's environment, including climate, geology, and various ecosystems.
Climate change is already affecting plants and wildlife. Learn more about what we know about climate change, and what we can do.
Create your own species list for plants and animals found at John Muir.
Dig into natural resource data collected by Inventory & Monitoring scientists at John Muir National Historic Site.
The Martinez Adobe, an historic home and exhibit, is part of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
Muir was also an inventor of unusual things.
Learn more about the nature experience in our park. From wildlife to native plants.
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Last updated: May 12, 2023
