Bøker av John Highlen

Chasing Traver's Magic - A journey into the world of fly fishing for trout. The title of the John Voelker (aka Robert Traver) fly fishing classic, Trout Magic, stirs the imagination of most anyone that has a thing for trout and the wild waters they inhabit. Growing up as a "worm dunker" in southern Michigan, John Highlen didn't begin chasing trout with a fly rod until later in life. Moving to the central Upper Peninsula after a life-changing event, the author found himself living in the middle of a trout-water haven. That move led to chasing trout magic throughout Traver country and beyond in an effort to catch that elusive magic. Whether you've just started chasing the magic, have been pursuing it for many years, or you're just drawn to a good outdoor adventure, there are stories here to entertain, get you thinking, and maybe even spawn an adventurous plan or two.

PORKIES WILDERNESS WANDERINGSFrom boyhood camping trips to being an Artist-in-Residence, John Highlen has come to know the Porkies as a place for big dreams and adventurous explorations. Across the seasons and throughout the park, John has enjoyed a wide range of Porkies experiences, taking with him collections of pictures and pages of notes, while leaving behind only footprints. Admittedly, sometimes muddy footprints, but still just footprints.Regardless of the mode of travel-walking, paddling, snowshoeing, skiing, rock-hopping, or wading-the miles go by and the stories flow. This book is a collection of those wilderness wanderings that span the spectrum from distant memories to far-reaching dreams.Whether you''re a long-time Porkies participant or still planning for your first visit, there''s a connection waiting to be made here in these pages.