In Part 1, the respondents spoke of public lands as a refuge for the “common man.” They described bonds they and their families formed with specific places that became part of their identity. In Part ...

“Third place” was a term coined in 1989 by sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his book “The Great Good Place.” Third places are spaces other than one’s work or home where people can relax or hang out.

Can you think of a place where you feel a spiritual connection? Perhaps there's a location that feels sacred to you—a site you perceive as holy or divine or that evokes feelings of reverence or ...