john muir national historic site
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The John Muir National Historic Site is located just between Napa Valley and San Francisco. You can visit the house that John Muir used to live in and learn about his contributions to America and the National Park system. In addition, you'll find part of the Juan Batista de Anza National Historic Trail here. If you're a collector of the National Park Passport Stamps, you'll find stamps for both at the Visitor's Center here. They also have a Junior Ranger program here to encourage children (and adults) to learn about John Muir.
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This is a very good historical adventure if you go on a day where you can tour the house. Otherwise it's informative but less interesting. They do have incredible craftsman made walking sticks at reasonable prices.
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Everyone should visit John Muir Homes and out lying area. You can see how he and his family lived. The home and grounds are well kept. He was amazing person.
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We decided to take an afternoon trip up to wander around the orchards and check out the Muir House. It was a gorgeous day and so nice to explore this lovely property. Even though you can hear the noise of the town, it's still a little refuge and easy to see why John Muir loved it. We also hiked Mt Wanda down the road. Both the house site and the hike were dog friendly (except for inside the house, of course)! We will definitely be back when the fruit trees are full, maybe on a fall day.
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Worth the time - they have a short movie about John Muir and you can either enjoy a guided tour or do a self-guided tour of the beautiful home.
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The John Muir home does s lot of fun events throughout the year, not to mention a cool hands on learning experience with the elementary school kids. They dress up in pioneer clothes and learn how to make candles and Adobe bricks, eat with a dinner Pail and tin cup and plate. The highlight for the kids is always climbing to the top of the bell tower and ringing the bell. A very informative tour led by park Rangers who really love their job. The spring is beautiful with the orchards in bloom. Earth day celebration is cool, christmas is lovely with traditional decorations from John Muir's time including a bay laurel tree for a Christmas tree. He didn't believe in killing trees for Christmas. So he would cut a large branch off a bay tree and his daughters would decorate it. The Rangers tell stories of his life and many adventures, and there is much of his memorabilia there in the home. Worth a stop if you are into local history. I love the story of him walking to downtown martinez with a paper sack full of money to deposit in the bank. I didn't know he was a father of the national park service and the Sierra club, or that he walked from Mexico to Alaska. Also did not know he was the one with Teddy Roosevelt when he had the bear encounter. See... I learned a lot from my visits as well. I really enjoyed it.
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The house and tour are interesting. Since I am Polish American, it was interesting to find out John Muir's father-in-law and wife, of course, were Polish. His father-in-law was an MD and botanist. It was pretty amazing that she was OK with his travels. She knew sticking around the ranch after he worked it was hard on him. It is great living in a town w/ a National Monument!
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Visited The John Muir home in Martinez. Nice little visitor center and gift shop offers many of his books as well as park and nature books. Be sure to watch the film of John Muir's life. It is well done and worth sitting the 20 minutes. Walk up the hill to the house and a docent will greet you and show you around. You are also free to wander all the way to the attic where you can climb to the belfry and ring the bell! After, wander down through the fruit orchards (I didn't do the cell phone tour) and have a picnic. Visit the well executed abode house to learn about Juan Bautista de Anza and the expedition to San Francisco, and the impact it has had on the native populations. If you are hale, drive two minutes to Mount Wanda and climb the steep fire road to the top to the beautiful views. BRING WATER! In addition to being a great naturalist, Muir was progressive in his farming. For example, he brought the rail in to move his crops efficiently. This visit was educational, relaxing, and a good workout. Nice way to spend a few hours or all day.
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Four star if your expectations are realistic. The Taj Mahal it is not, but it is an historically significant house that has been well preserved. The guided tour of the house is recommended. It's very informative, not too long, and all of the info is shared on the first floor before the tour guide sets you free to explore the second floor, attic, and bell tower on your own. Who doesn't love to poke around someone else's house?This isn't an attraction that requires you to set aside a full day to visit. You can easily check it out in an hour or two and feel like it was time well spent. Stop on your way to Napa or on a lazy Saturday. If you go at the right time of year, you can pick fruit from the trees in the orchard. Pack a picnic lunch or go for a hike up Mt. Wanda.The best part? It's free!
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This is something every Martinez resident should take the time to see and a great place to take out of town visitors.