John Muir’s Victorian Residence In The San Francisco Bay Is Free To Visitors
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John Muir, also known as the “Father of the National Parks,” was a naturalist and author who was instrumental in preserving wilderness spots in America. The John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area features the Victorian residence and fruit ranch where the naturalist lived from 1890 to his death in 1914.
The site is free and is open year round. Muir’s work towards creating a National Park Service took place while he lived in Martinez. Park visitors are able to see his “scribble-den” where he wrote conservation articles and books. Visitors can also tour the orchards and visit the nature trail.
