John Muir and Mount Rainier

The video explores Mount Rainier, a landmark in Washington State, and its national park established in 1899. It highlights the significance of naturalist John Muir, who climbed Rainier in 1888, navigating challenging terrains. Muir's journey and writings illuminated the beauty of the mountains. He later founded the Sierra Club and influenced the creation of three national parks, including Rainier, leaving a lasting legacy in environmental conservation.

What year was Mount Rainier National Park established?

• 1901

• 1888

• 1899

• 1910

Who was the naturalist that climbed Mount Rainier in 1888?

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Henry David Thoreau

• John Muir

What was the name of the camp where John Muir and his team stopped during their climb?

• Summit Camp

• Base Camp

• Camp Rainier

• Camp Muir

What did John Muir write about after reaching the summit of Mount Rainier?

• The history of Mount Rainier

• The beauty of the Pacific Ocean

• The lights that shine from mountains

• The wildlife in the area

Which organization did John Muir help to establish?

• National Park Service

• Greenpeace

• Sierra Club

• World Wildlife Fund

How many national parks did John Muir help to create?

• Two

• Three

• One

• Four