Field notes, a historical perspective — Exploring Overland

Explorers have been keeping hand-written field notes—with or without sketches—for hundreds of years, if not many millennia (on observing many rock art sites, I’ve been struck by the possibility that early humans were using rock and pigment to record their travels and nature information for hunting a

Jonathan and Roseann Hanson founded Exploring Overland to showcase their events, trips and training opportunities, and publications—print, digital, and video—for overland adventure travel enthusiasts.

If you love self-sufficient travel . . . if you love exploring the world . . . join us as we help outfit, train, and inspire you to realize your dreams. 

Field notes, a historical perspective — Exploring Overland

Lessons from the Field — Field Arts Roseann Hanson — Exploring Overland

Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery, The U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842: Philbrick, Nathaniel: 9780142004838: : Books

About Field Notes

Field notes, a historical perspective — Exploring Overland

Field Arts Roseann Hanson — Exploring Overland

Wagons West: The Epic Story of America's Overland Trails by Frank McLynn

History and aims of the Office of Naval Intelligence

Lessons from the Field — Field Arts Roseann Hanson — Exploring Overland

Field Arts Roseann Hanson — Exploring Overland