Authors and Illustrators Database

Jim F. DuFresne

Born: 08/15/1955  Framingham
Parents: Harris J. and Eleanor N. DuFresne
Children: Jessica, Michael
Address(es):
Permanent:
P.O. Box 852
Clarkston, MI 48347
Contact Information:
Website: http://michigantrailmaps.com/blog/indexa72a.html?tag=jim-dufresne&paged=2
Twitter: @MiTrailMaps

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
50 Hikes in Michigan
- Fourth Edition Explorer's Guide Series
Michigan, Non Fiction Adult New York : Countryman Press 2019
50 Hikes in Michigan
- Third Edition Explorer's Guide Series
Non Fiction Adult New York : Countryman's Press 2014
Twelve classic trout streams in Michigan : a handbook for fly anglers / by Gerth E. Hendrickson
- fully revised by Jim DuFresne.
Non Fiction, Michigan Adult Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press 2009
Backpacking in Michigan Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel Adult Ann Arbor [Mich.] : University of Michigan Press 2007
The complete guide to Michigan sand dunes Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel Adult Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press 2005
Road trip. Lake Michigan Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel Adult Oakland, CA : Lonely Planet Publications 2005
Michigan's best campgrounds : a guide to the best 132 public campgrounds in the Great Lakes state Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel Adult Holt, Mich. : Thunder Bay Press 2000
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Park : a backcountry guide for hikers, campers, backpackers and skiers Non Fiction, Adventure, Michigan, Travel Adult Holt, Mich. : Thunder Bay Press 1993-1999
What's cheap and free in Michigan
- with Bill Bailey
Non Fiction, Michigan Adult Clarkston, Mich. : Glovebox Guidebook Publishing Co. 1993
Lower Michigan's Best 75 Campgrounds Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel Adult Clarkston, MI : Glovebox Guidebooks 1992
Wild Michigan Non Fiction, Michigan, Picture Book Adult Minocqua, Wis. : NorthWord Press 1992
50 Hikes in Lower Michigan: the best walks, hikes, and backpacks from Sleeping Bear Dunes to the hills of Oakland County
- photographs by the author.
Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel Adult Woodstock, Vt. : Backcountry Publications 1991
Michigan's Best Outdoor Adventures for Children Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel Adult, Children, Teen Seattle : Mountaineers 1990
Michigan State Parks : a complete guide for campers, boaters, anglers, hikers, and skiers Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel Adult Seattle : Mountaineers; in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 1989
Michigan: Off the Beaten Path: a guide to unique places Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel Adult Chester, Conn. : Globe Pequot Press 1988
Glacier Bay National Park : a backcountry guide to the glaciers and beyond
- chapter 12 by Ken Leghorn ; additional research by Ed Fogels and Jeff Sloss.
Non Fiction, Adventure, Travel Adult Seattle : Mountaineers 1987
Alaska: Travel Survival Kit Non Fiction, Adventure, Travel Adult South Yarra, Vic. ; Berkeley, Calif. : Lonely Planet 1986
Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails and Water Routes
- additional research and editing by Steve Maass.
Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel Adult Seattle : Mountaineers 1985
Trumping In New Zealand Non Fiction, Adventure, Travel Adult South Yarra, Victoria, Australia : Lonely Planet Publications 1982

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Diploma Cass Technical High School Detroit, MI 1979

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Outdoor writer Saginaw News Saginaw, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1986
Sports Information Director University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1983-1985
Outdoor editor Juneau Empire Juneau 1978-1981
Sports editor Port Lavaca Wave Port Lavaca 1977-1978
Feature writer
- A chain of eight major dailies in southern Michigan
Booth Newspapers

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