Title: Leave Only Footprints
Author: Conor Knighton
Genre: Memoir; Travel Memoir; Nonfiction
After a breakup, the author decides to go on an adventure, visiting 59 national parks in a year. Rather than tell his story chronologically, the author groups his visits by theme. For example, "Canyons," "Caves" and "Mountains" as well as "Mystery," "Love" and "Forgiveness." He weaves in the history of various parks and stories of contemporary visitors and workers along with his personal journey. For instance, he describes the "conscience pile" of wood once stolen and then returned to Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona as he contemplates forgiving his ex. This thoughtful and at times funny tale will have you planning your next visit to one of the national parks.
- Sarah
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