The Yosemite Camping Trip That Made Theodore Roosevelt a Legend | Planet Tyrus

In addition to being the president, Theodore Roosevelt was an adventurer, conservationist, animal lover, and one of the most fascinating figures in American history. In this episode of Planet Tyrus, Tyrus dives into Roosevelt’s legendary 1903 trip to California, his three-night Yosemite camping trip with John Muir, and the presidential adventure that helped shape America’s national parks. This conversation explores the wild side of Theodore Roosevelt: his role in protecting America’s wilderness, his respect for the Buffalo Soldiers, the origin of the teddy bear, his connection to Abraham Lincoln, and even the story of Josiah the Badger, Roosevelt’s unforgettable White House pet. From Yosemite to the Rough Riders to the birth of conservation, this episode uncovers the Roosevelt stories most people never learned in history class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices