DANBUETTNER I Shares the Secrets to Longevity Author, explorer and founder of the Blue Zones® gets candid about health and happiness By Vitisia Paynich f you ever have the good fortune of meeting Dan Buettner, you'll quickly discover that he is passionate and equally dedicated to his work of more than 20 years. This author, modern-day adventurer and founder of the Blue Zones® has crisscrossed the globe studying different cultures, life experiences and overall worldviews of some of the most fascinating and inspiring centenarians in search of the secrets to happiness and longevity. 42 Parks & Recreation | O CTOBER 2 0 2 4 | PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G