First published 2020
Conor Knighton faces a crossroads after his engagement crumbles and his heart breaks. The Emmy-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent needs an escape from his old life. He devises an extreme solution: visit every single National Park in America within one year, from Acadia to Zion. The ambitious journey takes him across the entire United States, yielding material for his popular "On the Trail" television segments. Knighton wakes before dawn for a naked scrub at an Arkansas bathhouse. He stays awake late into the night stargazing along America's most isolated highway. The travel plan that initially seemed like his worst idea transforms into something much more significant. His encounters with untouched natural wonders and fascinating people reshape his perspectives on God, politics, love, and technology. The memoir combines personal storytelling with travel writing, offering an unfiltered view of America through its protected landscapes.
Genres: nature, travel, american, adventure, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water
Setting: Acadia, America, Arkansas, Zion
323 pages · Hardcover · Crown