Wednesday, April 15, 2020

A JOHN MUIR QUOTE ABOUT GOING HOME


"Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity."

~John Muir~


21 comments:

  1. A powerful truth - that I hope more people come to understand.

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    1. Obrigado! Desejo-lhe um abraço e uma boa semana continuada também :)

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  3. I must admit the idea appeals to me.

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  4. Hello, Great Muir quote and the view is gorgeous. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  5. make mine going to the beach, the lonely beaches where no one goes. beautiful

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    1. That sounds excellent also Sandra :) Thank you!

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  6. We are going through very difficult times all over the world.
    Wonderful photo.
    Be well, safe and healthy.

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    1. Hello Maria, we are indeed. Thank you and I wish for you the same :)

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  7. Hi Denise,
    What a wonderful idea,if only we could.
    Keep safe,
    My best wishes
    John

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    1. If only John, if only :) Thank you and I wish the same for you :)

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  8. Thanks for the quote and the photo, Denise. You attributed the quote. Can you tell a bit more about the image such as where it was taken? Thanks.

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    1. Hello Dorothy, we were in Montana traveling through Glacier National Park a few years ago. This is Lake McDonald Valley (link below) and if we ever get there again we will stay at the Lake McDonald Lodge. Keeping fingers crossed, and will just say one of these days :)

      https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/lakemcdonald.htm

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  9. I have spent a lot of time in the East Tennessee mountains..wish I was there now.

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    1. That sounds lovely Rose. The Tennessee Mountains are incredible :)

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