EcoWatch: Run a Google search on naturalist and preservationist John Muir and you will quickly turn up one of his best-known, yet abbreviated, sayings: The mountains are calling and I must go. Its a compelling quote that says it all for many outdoor lovers, which may explain why its printed widely on mugs, t-shirts, posters and jewelry and paraphrased by todays adventurers.
However, the shortened quote doesnt fully capture John Muir or his desire to understand and protect Californias Yosemite--a...