28. The Legacy of James Mason Hutchings
The popularity and the appreciation of nature found in the Yosemite National Park were partly thanks to James Mason Hutchings (second from left to right). He was a businessman turned journalist that brought a lot of attention to the park and the natural beauty that is in Yosemite by making guiding parties with artists and people with influence to show them around. Sketches and photographs of the Yosemite Park were published in national magazines, which gathered a lot of attention. He even made a tourist business in the valley with guide services and a lodging area for visitors.
