Rival of the Yosemite – The Cañon of the south fork of King’s River, California

Rival of the Yosemite – The Cañon of the south fork of King’s River, California
Rival of the Yosemite, written by John Muir and published in the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine in 1881-82, is a detailed account of a walking tour through the Cañon of the south fork of King’s River in California. The article features numerous charcoal illustrations and advocates for the establishment of a national park, which later became Sequoia and King's Canyon National Park, established in 1890. Muir's work highlights the natural beauty of the region and his vision for conservation.







