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Jul 8, 2025 50 min

Exploring Sacred Landscapes

from Park Leaders Show

"National parks are sacred not because of what we build, but because of what we protect." Notable Moments [00:00:20.320] Introduction of Sacred Landscapes [00:01:23.010] Sam's unexpected inspiration to write the book [00:08:14.120] The emotional transformation of spending years on the road [00:18:03.540] National parks vs. theme parks — how they serve the public differently [00:31:45.600] Designing places that spark reverence [00:49:45.430] The legacy Sam hopes Sacred Landscapes will leave In this episode, author and National Park volunteer Sam Gennawey shares stories from his six-year, 175,000-mile van life journey through U.S. national parks. Known for his writing on theme parks and urban planning, Sam offers a fresh perspective on the intentional design and emotional power of natural spaces. He discusses the origins of his new book Sacred Landscapes, the personal transformation of long-term travel, and the connection between preserving spaces and creating meaningful human experiences. Read the blog for more from this episode. Connect with Sam Gennawey Get the book Sacred Landscapes Discover Books by Sam Gennawey Resources www.parkleaders.com https://parkleaders.com/about/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theparkleaders/

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