John Muir Quote Print, Going to the Mountains Is Going Home, Hiking Wall Art, Mountain Decor, Nature Lover Hiker Gift

Celebrate the restorative power of wild places with this John Muir quote art print, featuring his timeless words: “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.”

Originally published in Muir’s Our National Parks in 1901, these words still capture a feeling familiar to hikers, travelers, and nature lovers—the sense that heading into the mountains isn’t simply an escape, but a return to somewhere we belong.

Presented in vintage typewriter-inspired typography with a reproduction of John Muir’s signature, this minimalist design makes a meaningful addition to a home, cabin, office, reading nook, or adventure-inspired gallery wall.

This art is available unframed, framed, and mounted on canvas.

The different frames you see are for illustration purposes, as to give you some ideas of what the art can look like if you purchase an UNFRAMED PRINT and go purchase a frame similar to the ones displayed.

Please read below what you will receive for each available option:

PRINT NO FRAME INFO

We offer three paper options for prints with no frames.

Archival Matte Print
Our most popular paper, this paper is an excellent choice for premium fine art reproductions, photo prints, and open-edition décor. Its heavyweight construction delivers accurate color reproduction with crisp contrast and high-resolution detail. An instant-dry coating helps prevent fingerprints and smudging for a clean, professional finish.
Weight: 230 gsm | Thickness: 9.5 mil

Hot Press Matte Fine Art Paper
This high-quality, archival-grade inkjet paper is acid-free and made from 100% cotton rag. It offers an exceptionally wide color gamut, deep black density, and high D-Max, delivering striking contrast in both black-and-white and color prints. It is our thickest and heaviest paper option.
Weight: 330 gsm | Thickness: 17 mil

Luster Photo Paper
This premium photo paper features a resin coating that gives it a thicker, more substantial feel and enhanced durability compared to most mass-market photo papers. The coating reduces glare and minimizes visible fingerprints, allowing ink colors to appear rich and vibrant without interference from smudges or smears.
Weight: 250 gsm | Thickness: 9.5 mil

BLACK FRAMED PRINTS INFO

• .875” Wide x .875″ Tall Solid Wood Frame
• Hanging Hardware Included
• Optical-Grade Clear Acrylic Glazing
• Made to Order in the USA

NATURAL WOOD FRAMED PRINTS INFO

• .875” Wide x 1.125″ Tall Solid Wood Frame
• Hanging Hardware Included
• Optical-Grade Clear Acrylic Glazing
• Made to Order in the USA

FRAMED CANVAS INFO

• Solid Wood Frame that wraps around mounted canvas
• Frame thickness: 1.25″
• Comes with rubber pads on the back corners
• Made to Order in the USA

MOUNTED CANVAS INFO

Mounted Canvas Prints are NOT framed. Our art canvas is wrapped around a high quality 1.25″ thick wood stretcher to create a gorgeous gallery wrap that’s ready for hanging. They are printed on Acid-free, PH-neutral, poly-cotton base. Printed on textured and fade-resistant canvas. Canvas is a great option because of its minimalist beauty without the expense of framing and matting.

• 1.25″ (3.18 cm) deep
• No Frame – See picture of MOUNTED CANVAS
• Mounting brackets included
• Hand-glued solid wood stretcher bars
•  Made to Order in the USA

If you have any questions, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

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