John Muir's Trail in History John Muir was a man of great importance in the history of the United States and in the preservation of it's beauty. His tireless efforts to protect natural wonders such as Yosemite Valley demonstrated his undying love for the outdoors. Muir took a stand against the destructive side of civilization in a dauntless battle to save America's forest lands. The trail of preservation that Muir left behind has given countless numbers of people the opportunity to experience nature's magnificence. John Muir was born on April 21, 1838 in the small rural town of Dunbar, Scotland. As a boy, Muir was “fond of everything that was wild”(My Boyhood and Youth 30) and too