Often considered the father of the National Parks system, John Muir spent much of his time writing about his adventures…in order to help encourage the preservation of the land he loved. With a zeal bordering on religious passion, his words combine science and poetry to paint a picture of natural phenomena few at that time had experienced.
Visiting cemeteries might seem like a strange thing to do on vacation, but historic cemeteries offer quiet greenspaces full of architecture and sculpture that can be the perfect place for a contemplative walk.