Jim DuFresne

Jim DuFresne was formerly the award-winning outdoors and sports editor for the Juneau Empire in Juneau, Alaska, before returning to Michigan, home of his alma mater. There he began his guidebook career, publishing more than 20 titles including Backpacking in Michigan, 50 Hikes in Michigan, and 12 Classic Trout Streams in Michigan, as well as contributing to MichiganTrailMaps.com. He lives in Clarkston, MI.