"Trespassing Across America" is a non-fiction book written by Ken Ilgunas, published in 2016. The book recounts the author's personal journey and exploration as he walks the entire length of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, a controversial project intended to transport oil from Canada to the United States.
Ken Ilgunas, a writer and environmental activist, embarked on this journey as a form of protest against the pipeline and to raise awareness about its potential environmental and social impacts. He walked approximately 1,700 miles from Alberta, Canada, to the Gulf of Mexico, tracing the path of the pipeline and documenting his experiences along the way.
Throughout the book, Ilgunas not only describes his physical journey through different landscapes and encounters with people he meets along the route, but he also delves into his personal reflections on nature, environmental conservation, energy policy, and the challenges of activism. He explores his own reasons for undertaking this journey and the ethical considerations surrounding trespassing on private property as an act of protest.
"Trespassing Across America" combines travelogue, personal memoir, and environmental advocacy. Ilgunas' writing style is characterized by its introspection, humor, and candidness. The book offers readers an intimate look at the author's thoughts and emotions as he engages with the land, the people, and the issues that arise during his journey.
The book addresses themes such as land ownership, environmental stewardship, the role of activism, and the impact of large-scale infrastructure projects on local communities and ecosystems. It provides readers with a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of engaging with environmental issues on a personal level.
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