Kevin Fedarko is an author known for his exploration of the American Southwest and his advocacy for environmental conservation. Before becoming a book author, Fedarko was a journalist. He was a staff writer at Time magazine, where he worked primarily on the foreign affairs desk, and a senior editor at Outside, where he covered outdoor adventure. Fedarko's writing has appeared in National Geographic, the New York Times, and Esquire. His first book, "The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon," was published in 2013. His second book, "A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon," was published in 2024.