John Muir, the famous naturalist and writer was born here.
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Scotland. Muir moved to the United States at the age of 11. Although he initially worked as an engineer, Muir left his work to study the wilderness. In 1892, he founded the Sierra Club and is often regarded as the Father of National Parks.
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