John Muir didn't hike — he sauntered. Discover the origin of the word and Muir's philosophy that mountains are holy land, meant to be moved through reverently, not conquered at speed.
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Category: Environmental
Posts about the environment, conservation, and nature — exploring John Muir’s vision of wilderness as sacred and his lasting impact on America’s environmental movement.
Was John Muir a racist?
John Muir's racist attitudes toward Native Americans and Black Americans have prompted a difficult reckoning within the Sierra Club and beyond. Filmmaker Michael Conti reflects on the dichotomy — and how Muir's 1879 Alaska trip may have marked a turning point.
Read moreNature & Spirit: Q/A with Director
Michael Conti joins the San Francisco Swedenborgian Church's Nature & Spirit symposium for a Q&A on how John Muir's vision of wilderness as sacred ground continues to shape how we seek spiritual nourishment in nature today.
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