John Muir, Yosemite, & The Fight To Protect America’s Crown Jewel | Dean King

<p>Dean King is an author, a journalist, and a documentarian. </p><p><br></p><p>His latest book, <em>Guardians of the Valley: John Muir and the Friendship that saved Yosemite</em> is available at all reputable booksellers. </p><p><br></p><p>This book, of which I strongly urge you all to get a copy, tells the fascinating story of John Muir, Robert Underwood Johnson, and their historic effort to protect Yosemite from the water-hungry pols of San Francisco. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Dean and I discuss: </p><p><br></p><p>The life and writings of John Muir; His editor and friend, Robert Underwood Johnson; The beauty of California; Damming the Hetch Hetchy; Protecting Yosemite; The establishment of National Parks; The Scarcity and Politics of Natural Resources; The Sierra Club; The Controversy surrounding John Muir; Should Muir be canceled?; Environmentalism; Conservation; Water Use; Ralph Waldo Emerson; Henry David Thoreau; “Indoor” v. “Outdoor” Philosophy; Transcendentalism; Camping; and MUCH more! </p><p><br></p><p>Links to Dean’s stuff: </p><p><br></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.deanhking.com/">https://www.deanhking.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Guardians of the Valley (latest book) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Guardians-Valley-Friendship-Saved-Yosemite/dp/1982144467/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OJ3UCTS7U361&amp;keywords=dean+king&amp;qid=1697218922&amp;sprefix=dean+king%2Caps%2C330&amp;sr=8-1">https://www.amazon.com/Guardians-Valley-Friendship-Saved-Yosemite/dp/1982144467/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OJ3UCTS7U361&amp;keywords=dean+king&amp;qid=1697218922&amp;sprefix=dean+king%2Caps%2C330&amp;sr=8-1</a></p><p><br></p><p>Twitter: @deanhking</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: @deanhking</p><p><br></p><p>+++</p><p><br></p><p>Links to my stuff: </p><p><br></p><p>Check out my Instagram page for shorts from this and prior episodes: @danielethanfinneran <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danielethanfinneran/">https://www.instagram.com/danielethanfinneran/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Twitter: @DanielEFinneran</p><p><br></p><p>Website: fin