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Muir Woods National Monument, is located 12
miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, is
reached by U.S. 101 and California Hwy 1.
Roads to the park are steep and winding;
vehicles over 35 feet long are prohibited.
No public transportation serves the park though
commercial tours are available from San Francisco.
My adventure to this amazing park was one of awe.
The trip to the park as mentioned is winding
roads and care must be given. Avoid driving on
very overcast or rain days. If you do, just drive
with caution. Once you reach the park you will
realize the journey was well worth the trip.
John Muir National Historic Site:
Named after John Muir: Philosopher, Scientist,
Author. Young John Muir's family emigrated from
Scotland to Wisconsin in 1848. Muir had a lively
interest in nature and after brief studies at the
University of Wisconsin he left school for what
he would call "the University of the Wilderness.
" On his lengthy wanderings Muir contemplated
man's relationship to nature, concluding that all
life forms have inherent significance and the
right to exist. Humans, Muir decided, are no
greater or lesser than other forms of life. Muir
eventually won public acceptance of conservation
as an environmental ethic and inspired generations
of wilderness advocates. To learn more about
John Muir, visit our sister park's website:
John Muir National Historic Site.
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Photography by Sal Valenti
