Author: Joanna Buffum

After living in Maine for four years while studying English and Anthropology at Bowdoin College, Joanna came back to her hometown to work at various positions at New Jersey Monthly for four years. She's now back in Maine, working on her first book.

Good Karma: Spotlight on Kula for Karma

January 10, 2019

Through this Franklin Lakes-based organization, yoga volunteers bring peaceful thoughts to at-risk populations.

Seen in: Giving Back

With RoundTrip, The Driver Will See You Now

November 8, 2018

App aims to make missed medical appointments a thing of the past.

Seen in: Jersey Living

A Utopia Goes Down in Flames

July 20, 2018

Author Upton Sinclair’s experiment in communal living quickly came to a suspicious ending.

Seen in: Jersey Living

The tour departs from Race Farm in Blairstown and proceeds up scenic Dry Road.

Gearing Up for Tour de Farm

September 20, 2017

The annual Tour de Farm requires two wheels and a hearty appetite.

Seen in: Jersey Living, Outdoors, Sports

Farm to Market: A Day with Central Valley Farm

July 25, 2017

How rural New Jersey feeds its big-city friends.

Seen in: Eat & Drink, Jersey Living, Outdoors

A fully furnished Lotus Belle tent from Wanderland Pop-Up includes queen bed with Peruvian blankets, Moroccan rugs, bedsides tables and soft lighting.

Glamping with Wanderland Pop-Up Means Roughing It Without The Rough

June 6, 2017

Wanderland Pop-Up in Asbury Park provides luxury tents for people who love the outdoors, but also love being fabulous.

Seen in: Jersey Shore

Ceviche at Pop's Garage.

Healthy Boardwalk Food? Step Right Up!

June 5, 2017

Wondering how to eat healthy on the boardwalk? Here are some choices that will help you steer clear of junk food.

Seen in: Eat & Drink, Jersey Shore

Skin in the Game: Jersey’s Only Nude Beach

At Sandy Hook’s Gunnison Beach, nudity comes naturally (even for a pair of novices).

Seen in: Jersey Shore

19 Tips For a Great (And Safe!) Day at the Beach

May 24, 2017

Want to make the most of your trip to the Jersey Shore? Check out these helpful ideas from our beach-loving staff.

Seen in: Jersey Shore

Reporter Joanna Buffum, right, points west toward Hackettstown from the heights of the Highland Trail through Allamuchy State Park.

The Ultimate NJ Hiking Guide

April 3, 2017

The Garden State is teeming with trails. We've picked 36 of our favorites in North, Central and South Jersey. Go on, take a hike.

Seen in: Jersey Travel, Outdoors, Sports