I n Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California, the average life span of residents significantly exceeds that of the rest of the world. While many may wonder what their secret is, the answer is really quite simple: these communities have integrated specific health and wellness practices into their daily lives. By Lindsay Hogeboom PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G | JUNE 2 0 22 | Parks & Recreation 39 PHOTO COURTESY OF BLUE ZONES PROJECT - WALLA WALLA VALLEY