Step into the wilderness to learn about the great naturalist writers of the 19th century and their victories in environmental protection. Thoreau, Muir, and Catskills-born John Burroughs sought the peace and inspiration that can only be found in the woods; with their Ashokan journal in hand, students can be inspired by the same serene landscape as they create their own works.
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