Field Notes — The Archive
Adventures & Travel Stories
Real stories from the road across 20+ countries — the good, the challenging, and everything in between.
The Last Train: Inside Ringling Brothers Final Tour – A Circus Memoir
The Last Train: My 47 Days Inside the Final Ringling Brothers Circus Tour The lion's roar shattered the Baltimore morning air as Massa lunged against the…Read More →
Heublein Tower: A Connecticut Hiking Classic
Heublein Tower: A Connecticut Hiking Classic That Never Gets Old After being back home for a couple of months – the longest stretch I've had in…Read More →
Mount Frissell and Brace Mountain Loop Trail
Mount Frissell and Brace Mountain Loop Trail: When Friday Computer Work Turns Into a Connecticut Tri-State Adventure Sometimes the best adventures start with a simple phone…Read More →
A Family Adventure to Newport Rhode Island: Surfing Lessons, Red Algae, and Unexpected Discoveries
A Family Adventure to Newport Rhode Island: Surfing Lessons, Red Algae, and Unexpected Discoveries Sometimes the best trips happen when everything goes sideways. That's exactly what…Read More →
Hawk Ridge Winery: A Spontaneous Monday Adventure in Connecticut Wine Country
Hawk Ridge Winery: A Spontaneous Monday Adventure in Connecticut Wine Country Monday afternoon. Laptop open, work piling up, and then my little sister calls. "Hey, want…Read More →
Race Brook Falls Hike: Complete Trail Guide & Experience in Massachusetts
Race Brook Falls Hike: Complete Trail Guide & Experience in Massachusetts The adventure started the day before when my little sister asked, "Hey, do you want…Read More →
Burr Pond State Park: Connecticut’s Perfect Summer Hiking Adventure
Burr Pond State Park: Connecticut's Perfect Summer Hiking Adventure Connecticut summer hiking doesn't get much better than Burr Pond State Park. Located at 385 Burr Mountain Rd,…Read More →
Hammonasset Beach State Park: Connecticut’s Best Coastal Adventure Spot
Hammonasset Beach State Park: Connecticut's Best Coastal Adventure Spot Sometimes the best adventures happen when weather forecasters get it wrong. On July 15th, 2025, we proved…Read More →
Discovering Beacon New York: A Morning Walk Through a Transformed Hudson Valley Gem
Discovering Beacon New York A Morning Walk Through a Transformed Hudson Valley Gem Sometimes the most rewarding travel experiences happen in our own backyard. Last weekend,…Read More →
Connecticut Renaissance Festival Review: A Medieval Adventure Guide
Connecticut Renaissance Festival: A Medieval Adventure in the Heart of New England Last weekend, I found myself transported back to medieval times at the Connecticut Renaissance…Read More →
Back to the Ballpark: A Sunday Afternoon with the Hartford Yard Goats
Back to the Ballpark: A Sunday Afternoon with the Hartford Yard Goats Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you don't plan for yourself. When my…Read More →
Mass MoCA Review 2025: A Weekend Art Adventure in Massachusetts’ Most Unique Museum
Mass MoCA Review 2025: A Weekend Art Adventure in Massachusetts' Most Unique Museum Sometimes the most memorable travel experiences happen close to home. When my mom,…Read More →
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