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Field Notes: Storytelling Expeditions

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by Tess Rowan

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Field Notes is an ongoing series of storytelling expeditions. Theater kid and thru-hiker, "Storyteller" (Tess Rowan), journeys hundreds of miles across long-distance trails to explore nature, experience humanity, and tell the stories. "Storyteller" recently released Field Notes: A Long Trail Odyssey, a documentary radio play about her 272-mile thru-hike of the oldest long-distance hiking trail in America. This summer, "Storyteller" will hike around 500 miles on the Colorado Trail while developing her upcoming project, Field Notes: Across Natural Skycrapers. www.tessrowan.com/fieldnotes

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June 9, 2026

Trailer - Field Notes: Across Natural Skyscrapers

“Storyteller” is heading back on trail to create the second edition of <a href="www.tessrowan.com/fieldnotes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Field Notes</a>, a series of storytelling expeditions. This summer, "Storyteller" will hike approximately 500 miles on the Colorado Trail while developing her upcoming project, Field Notes: Across Natural Skyscrapers. Field Notes: Across Natural Skyscrapers is a collection of stories from a 500-mile trek along the Colorado Trail. This project will document the trail as it is experienced: through a series of encounters and human connections in natural landscapes. To capture the vastness of the Colorado Trail, Field Notes: Across Natural Skyscrapers will culminate in a multimedia mosaic of trail stories. Sometimes called “mile for mile the most beautiful trail in America,” the beauty of the Colorado Trail is not only found in the scenic views and wildlife, but in the human connections, rich history, passionate volunteers, and one-of-a-kind trail experience. Learn more about the trail's conservation and history at the <a href="https://coloradotrail.org/⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Colorado Trail Foundation</a> website. Stay tuned for the full project coming soon. Follow along @storytellerfieldnotes on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/storytellerfieldnotes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Field-Notes/61575599241017/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Facebook</a>, and visit the <a href="www.tessrowan.com/⁠coloradotrail " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">project webpage</a> and <a href="https://thetrek.co/author/tess-rowan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">hiking blog</a> for <a href="https://linktr.ee/storytellerfieldnotes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">updates.</a> Thank you to the Colorado Trail Foundation, the Tisch Drama Community Engaged Summer Grant, and the NYU Changemaker Fellowship for making this storytelling expedition possible. Happy trails!

April 22, 2026

Field Notes: A Long Trail Odyssey

A 20-year-old embarks on a 272-mile journey of the oldest long-distance hiking trail in America in this documentary radio play about adventure, community, nature, and discovery. In June 2025, Tess “Storyteller” Rowan thru-hiked Vermont’s Long Trail. Along the way, she interviewed fellow hikers and community members, and recorded the rhythms of trail life. Footsteps in the mud, laughter of hikers at a shelter, conversations with a backcountry caretaker, and birdsongs over beaver ponds. Through immersive soundscapes, personal narration, and trail interviews, Field Notes: A Long Trail Odyssey captures the magic of Vermont’s Green Mountains in audio form. In this 45-minute audio experience, audiences are encouraged to go on a walk and press play. Connect:Visit the <a href="https://www.tessrowan.com/fieldnotes">project website</a> and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/storytellerfieldnotes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@storytellerfieldnotes</a> on Instagram to connect or <a href="https://linktree.com/storytellerfieldnotes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">learn more. </a> Bio: <a href="www.tessrowan.com " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Tess Rowan</a> thru-hiked the Long Trail while creating Field Notes: A Long Trail Odyssey and was given the trail name “Storyteller” along the way. Tess first encountered long-distance trails at age 14 while writing her original Morse code musical, <a href="https://www.tessrowan.com/staticmusical" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Static</a>. After completing her first thru-hike on the Long Trail, Tess hopes to continue telling stories of trails and beyond. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tessrowan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@tessrowan</a> <a href="www.tessrowan.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.tessrowan.com</a> Credits: Field Notes: A Long Trail Odyssey was created and produced by Tess “Storyteller” Rowan. This project would not be possible without the support of the NYU Community Engaged Summer Theater Grant and the <a href="https://www.greenmountainclub.org/sounds-and-stories-on-the-long-trail/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Green Mountain Club</a>. Thank you to the hikers, volunteers, caretakers, community members, and trail angels on the Long Trail, and a special thanks to those who were willing to share their stories.

March 26, 2026

Trailer - Field Notes: A Long Trail Odyssey

Listen to the sounds and stories of the Long Trail this Earth Day, April 22nd. A 20-year-old embarks on a 272-mile journey of the oldest long-distance hiking trail in America in this documentary radio play about adventure, community, nature, and discovery.In June 2025, Tess “Storyteller” Rowan thru-hiked the Long Trail. Along the way, she interviewed fellow hikers and community members, and recorded the rhythms of trail life. Through immersive soundscapes, personal narration, and trail interviews, Field Notes: A Long Trail Odyssey captures the magic of the Green Mountains in audio form.

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What is Field Notes: Storytelling Expeditions?: Field Notes is an ongoing series of storytelling expeditions. Theater kid and thru-hiker, "Storyteller" (Tess Rowan), journeys hundreds of miles across long-distance trails to explore nature, experience humanity, and tell the stories.

"Storyteller" recently released Field Notes: A Long Trail Odyssey, a documentary radio play about her 272-mile thru-hike of the oldest long-distance hiking trail in America. This summer, "Storyteller" will hike around 500 miles on the Colorado Trail while developing her upcoming project, Field Notes: Across Natural Skycrapers.

www.tessrowan.com/fieldnotes
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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