“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.

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