Leave only footprints :
Author
Format:
Books
Physical Description
323 pages : color illustrations, map ; 21 cm
Edition
2021 Crown trade paperback edition.
Production / Publication Information
New York : Crown, 2021.
Summary
"When Conor Knighton decided to spend a year wandering through America's 'best idea,' he was worried the whole thing might end up being his worst idea. But after a broken engagement and a broken heart, Conor desperately needed a change of scenery. The ambitious plan he cooked up went a bit overboard in that department; Knighton set out to visit every single one of America's National Parks, from Acadia to Zion . . . In this . . . book, he shares how his journey through these natural wonders ended up changing his world view on everything from God and love to politics and technology. Whether he's waking up early for a naked scrub in a historic bathhouse or staying up late to stargaze along our loneliest highway, Knighton goes behind the scenery to provide an unfiltered look at our country. In doing so, he reveals the unforgettable stories behind the often beautiful, always fascinating lands that all Americans share"--Provided by publisher.
Call Number
917.304 KNI
Publication Date
2020-2021
Language
English
ISBN
9781984823557
Leave only footprints
Author
Format:
Books
Physical Description
x, 323 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations; 24 cm
Edition
First edition.
Production / Publication Information
New York : Crown, [2020]
Summary
"The Emmy-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent chronicles his year traveling to every one of our National Parks, discovering the most beautiful places and most interesting people that America has to offer. When Conor Knighton decided to spend a year wandering through America's "best idea," he was worried the whole thing might end up being his worst idea. But after a broken engagement and a broken heart, Conor desperately needed a change of scenery. The ambitious plan he cooked up went a bit overboard in that department; Knighton set out to visit every single one of America's National Parks, from Acadia to Zion. Leave Only Footprints is the memoir of his year spent traveling across the United States, a journey that yielded his "On the Trail" series, which quickly became one of CBS Sunday Morning's most beloved segments. In this smart, informative, and entertaining book, he shares how his journey through these natural wonders ended up changing his worldview on everything from God and love to politics and technology. Whether he's waking up early for a naked scrub in a historic bathhouse or staying up late to stargaze along our loneliest highway, Knighton goes behind the scenery to provide an unfiltered look at our country. In doing so, he reveals the unforgettable stories behind the often beautiful, always fascinating lands that all Americans share"--
Call Number
TRAVEL 917.304 KNI
Publication Date
2020
Language
English
ISBN
9781984823540
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