If there's one striking travel trend in recent years, it's a massive rise in solo travel. Fifty Places to Travel Solo features idyllic venues from around the world, interviews with solo travel experts, and a mix of urban and outdoor adventures well-suited for individuals.

Fellow travelers from a range of races, genders, physical handicaps, lifestyles, and ages offer their candid advice to the budding solo travelers of the world about which place didn't just make them feel welcome, but left the greatest impact on their lives.

With both young and mature travelers alike beginning their solo travel journeys, this guide features two different travel options for each destination, On a budget and Luxe, so no matter who you are, or where, you will find the perfect accommodations to satisfy your wanderlust!

These locations offer the perfect mix of whatever solo trip you are yearning for, whether it be the serenity found in the crystal-clear waters of the Greek Isles, the adventure of hiking the unbelievable waterfalls and glaciers of Iceland, or the exciting culture found walking the streets of Portugal.

Featured Destinations: Alaska - Glacier Bay and Beyond, Alberta - Banff, Antarctica - Antarctica, Argentina - Buenos Aires, Arizona - Grand Canyon, Australia - Melbourne, Austria -Vienna, Bhutan - Paro, British Columbia - Emerald Lake, British Columbia - Vancouver, Bulgaria - Rhodope Mountains, California - Palm Springs, Chile - Patagonia, Costa Rica - Nosara, Cuba - Havana, Czech Republic - Prague, Denmark - Copenhagen, Egypt - Nile River, England - Lake District, Fjords - Norway, Funafuti - Tuvalu, Georgia - Savannah, Greece - Greek Isles, Iceland - Reykjavik, Ireland - Dublin, Italy - Sicily, Japan - Tokyo, Louisiana - New Orleans, Maine - Portland, Malawi - Northern Region, Massachusetts - Boston, Mexico - Oaxaca, Mexico - Tulum, Montana - Whitefish, New York - New York, New Zealand - The North Island, North Carolina - Asheville, Oregon - Bend, Portugal - Lisbon, San Juan - Puerto Rico, Slovenia - Tour, Spain - Camino de Santiago, Taiwan - Taipei, Thailand - Pai, Tennessee - Nashville, Utah - Moab, Utah - Zion National Park, Vietnam - Tour, Washington - Olympic National Park, Washington - The Pacific Crest Trail

Fifty Places series
Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die
Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die
Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die
Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die
Fifty More Places to Golf Before You Die
Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die
Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die
Fifty Places to Ski & Snowboard Before You Die
Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die
Fifty Places to Camp Before You Die
Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die
Fifty Places to Run Before You Die
Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die
Fifty Places to Rock Climb Before You Die
Fifty Places to Practice Yoga Before You Die
Fifty Places to Travel with Your Dog Before You Die
Fifty Places to Travel Solo Before You Die

For both armchair travelers and avid outdoorsmen who may have already started a checklist of their own, Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die maps out the meccas of the fly-fishing world. Through in-depth interviews with the sport's acknowledged gurus, author Chris Santella goes beyond standard guides to convey the very essence of the recommended locations.

With breathtakingly beautiful photos of the spots, many by celebrated fly-fishing photographer R. Valentine Atkinson, the book also provides adventurous anglers with enough travel-and-tackle information so that they, too, can start planning excursions to go fish around the globe.

Amateur or expert, every angler dreams of landing the big one, but that's only part of the appeal of fly fishing. Because even when hours pass without a bite, nothing beats the rugged beauty of the surroundings.

Readers can vicariously cast mouse pattners to fifty-pound taimen in the wilds of Mongolia, wrangle with wily permit off the Florida Keys, and match the hatch on Montana's Armstrong's Spring Creek. Jardines de la Reina, Cuba (tarpon), the Zhupanova River, Kamchatka (rainbow trout), and the Rio Negro, Brazil (peacock bass).

The essays include a cultural and natural history of each site, along with colorful anecdotes based on the author's and authorities' experiences.

Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die is the essential travel companion for fly-fishers of all levels of expertise. Featured destinations include:
- Bristol Bay, Alaska
- Rio Traful, Argentina
- Florida Keys, Florida
- Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
- Boca Paila, Mexico
- South Island, New Zealand
- North Umpqua River, Oregon
- Peralejos de las Truchas, Spain
- Madison River, Wyoming and Montana
- Zambezi River, Zambia

A stunning, in-depth guide to fifty of the world's greatest golf courses, selected by people deeply connected to the sport.

There's an incredible similarity between the mechanics of a fly cast and the swing of a golf club. Perhaps that's why Chris Santella, author of Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die, can be found on the links when he's not on the stream. With Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die, Santella gives voice to his other sporting passion, interviewing 50 people intimately connected to the sport about some of their favorite courses around the world.

For both passionate golfers and armchair travelers, this gorgeous full-color book presents the world's greatest golf venues, the personal favorites of renowned players, course architects, and other experts in the sport. From Ballyliffin, Ireland's northernmost course, whose rumpled fairways wander along the North Sea in the shadows of Glashedy Rock, to New Zealand's Cape Kidnappers, perched atop dramatic cliffs some 500 feet above the ocean, the book's beautiful photographs capture the architecture, noteworthy holes, location, and ambiance that make these courses standouts for ardent golfers.

A brief history of each course, an experiential account-filled with local color from the person recommending the venue, and trip-planning advice provide adventurous readers with all the information they need to chip and putt their way around the globe.

Interviews with golfing experts such as Nick Faldo and Christie Kerr (pro golfers), Pete Dye and Tom Doak (course architects), and Brian McCallen (editor and author), as well as beautiful, vibrant photography, bring each location to life. Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die makes golfing accessible with easy-to-follow advice, enthralling anecdotes, and inspiration for your next trip.

Author Chris Santella writes in his introduction, From the relative indolence of cruising the Dodecanese or the British Virgin Islands, to the white-knuckle adventure of rounding Cape Horn, to the thrill of partaking in the regatta off Newport, Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die attempts to capture the rich and varied world of recreational sailing. It's my hope that it will inspire you to set sail on some new adventures of your own.

Santella has assembled a crew of the world's greatest championship racers and professional adventurers and persuades them to disclose their favorite destinations around the globe. Featuring some of the best-known men and women in the sport--Tom Whidden and Gary Jobson (members of the winning 1987 America's Cup crew), Jeff Johnstone (of J-Boats), award-winning sailing writer Lin Pardey, and many others--this is a unique full-color celebration for sailors to relive their greatest memories or plan their next big adventure.

For each of the 50 places, the sailor recommending the venue spins an entertaining yarn about their experience there, and each description is accompanied by a make you want to go there now photograph.

The amazingly diverse places they've selected include:

• Australia: Fremantle and Sydney
• Bermuda: St. George's Harbor
• Brazil: Bay of Ilha Grande
• California: Channel Islands and San Francisco Bay
• Chile: Cape Horn
• Hawaii: Lahaina to Honolulu
• Italy: Costa Smeralda, Sardinia
• Maine: Boothbay Harbor, Penobscot Bay, Southwest Harbor
• Florida: Biscayne Bay and Key West
• Scotland: Firth of Clyde
• South Africa: Cape Town
• And dozens more!

Millions of people travel with man's (and woman's!) best friend every year. Chris Santella and award-winning writer DC Helmuth's Fifty Places to Travel with Your Dog Before You Die, the 18th book in the Fifty Places series, provides a bucket list of domestic and international dog-friendly destinations.

From the dazzling glaciers of Alaska and the onsens of Japan to the sun-soaked beaches of Portugal, this book explores 50 dog-approved journeys, highlighting where to stay and how to travel with your beloved furry friend.

Enjoy locations such as the ski trails of Mariposa, the gothic architecture of Prague, the chic salons of Paris for a doggy makeover, and the world's first dog cruise--complete with a three-course canine-friendly meal. See the world as you've never seen it before--through the eyes of your pup--as Fifty Places to Travel with Your Dog Before You Die takes you through fun-filled festivals, special dog holidays, and luxurious hotels and retreats that have been given the paw print of approval.

Featured destinations: Alaska - Anchorage, Alberta - Jasper, Arizona - Bisbee, Arizona - Tucson, Australia - Margaret River, Austria - Vienna, Belgium - Bruges, British Columbia - Revelstoke, British Columbia - Vancouver, British Columbia - Whistler, California - Marin County, California - Palm Springs, California - San Diego, California - San Francisco, California - Yosemite, Colorado - Breckenridge, Colorado - Colorado Springs, Czech Republic - Prague, Florida - Sanibel Island, Florida - Tampa, France - Paris, Georgia - Atlanta, Illinois - Chicago, Italy - Venice, Japan - Koyaru, Maine - Mount Desert Island, Maine - Portland, Massachusetts - Boston, New York - The Catskills, New Zealand - Martinborough, Ontario -Toronto, Oregon - Bend, Oregon - Portland, Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, Portugal - Aljezur, Portugal - Lisbon, Quebec - Montreal, Saskatchewan - Saskatoon, Scotland - Edinburgh, Singapore, Spain - Madrid, Switzerland - Les Quatre Vallées, Tennessee - Nashville, Texas - Austin, Thailand - Bangkok, Utah - Kanab, Vermont - Burlington, Virginia - Wintergreen, Washington - Seattle

The author of the bestselling Fifty Places series returns with a collection of the most enthralling locales around the world for hiking experts and beginners alike.

Whether it's climbing the Rwandan mountains to view mountain gorillas or strolling through bistros along Italy's Amalfi Coast, there's a memorable hike at everyone's level within these 50 chapters. With commentaries from expert trekkers and insider tips that lead the reader off the beaten path, Santella has again captured the special characteristics that make these must-visit destinations.

Featured destinations include:
- Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska
- Southern Patagonia in Argentina/Chile
- Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan
- Yosemite National Park in California
- Baxter State Park in Maine
- Glacier National Park in Montana
- Milford Track in New Zealand
- The Haute Route in Switzerland
- Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
- Kangshung Valley in Tibet

Fifty Places to Surf takes readers on a wide-roving adventure, divulging the details that make each venue unique--and plenty of tips for those who aspire to surf there.

Author Chris Santella writes in his introduction, Surfing means different things to different people. For some it might mean longboarding mellow chest-high waves in board shorts, followed by a great sushi dinner; for others it may mean donning a six-millimeter wetsuit to brave near-freezing waters and triple overheads. Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die attempts to capture the spectrum of surfing experiences--from beginner-friendly to downright death-defying.

Covering famed surf spots all over the world, this unique full-color gift book and travel guide invites you to discover such unexpected gems as the Amazon and the Gulf of Alaska. From the frigid waters off Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula to Nazaré, Portugal, where in 2013 Garrett McNamara broke a world record for surfing the tallest wave (78 feet!), highlights also include:

• North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
• Gold Coast, Australia
• Malibu, California
• Faroe Islands, Denmark
• Cocoa Beach, Florida
• Hossegor, France
• Grajagan, Indonesia
• Montauk, New York
• Thurso, Scotland
• Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
• And dozens more!

Fifty Places series:
Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die
Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die
Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die
Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die
Fifty More Places to Golf Before You Die
Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die
Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die
Fifty Places to Ski & Snowboard Before You Die
Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die
Fifty Places to Camp Before You Die
Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die
Fifty Places to Run Before You Die
Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die
Fifty Places to Rock Climb Before You Die
Fifty Places to Practice Yoga Before You Die
Fifty Places to Travel with Your Dog Before You Die

Plan your next biking vacation, or live vicariously, with this beautiful guide to 50 of the world's best places to ride a bicycle, as chosen by expert cyclists who have been there.

Biking is booming as both a leisure and an extreme exercise activity, and here Chris Santella explores trips for cyclists of every level. He covers environments as varied as the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia, the Indochina Trail in Vietnam, and the urban jungle of New York City. With a mix of international and national locations, the 50 chapters capture the breathtaking vistas cyclists will enjoy around the world.

Each location, in addition to advice from experts, is brought to life with stunning color photographs. Some of these are popular biking spots that are on everyone's bucket list. Some may be new to even serious riders. Locations include:

• Arizona: Grand Canyon--North Rim
• Belgium: Flanders
• British Columbia: Okanagan Valley
• California: Eastern Sierra, Wine Country
• Costa Rica: Arenal to Guanacaste
• France: Provence
• Ireland: Connemara
• Italy: Sardinia
• Michigan: Leelanau Peninsula
• South Africa: Cape Town
• Vermont: Champlain Valley

In Fifty Places to Camp Before You Die, Chris Santella illuminates the best destinations for exploring the great outdoors. The book features the world's top spots for sleeping under the stars and enjoying a host of outdoor recreational activities that make camping such a time-honored tradition.

Featuring favorite US National Parks destinations--as well as more exotic locales in Italy, Chile, France, Botswana, Germany, and more--Santella provides helpful information and tips that will appeal to novice campers and seasoned outdoorsmen alike.

Interviews with camping experts and beautiful, vibrant photography bring each location to life. Fifty Places to Camp Before You Die makes camping trips more accessible with easy-to-follow advice, enthralling anecdotes, and tips and plans for creating your own amazing outdoor memories.

Featured destinations include:
- Denali National Park, Alaska
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia
- Yosemite National Park, California
- Lake District National Park, England
- Acadia National Park, Maine
- Namib Desert, Namibia
- Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
- Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia
- Arolia, Switzerland
- Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Pack up your skis or snowboard, fly out, and strap on, because you're about to take a trip to the most amazing slopes the world has ever seen!

Based on interviews with leading experts, Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die chronicles the rich history of these sports and the people who have mastered them, including Tommy Moe, Jonny Moseley, Billy Kidd, and Greg Harms. With words and color photography, it takes you to all the fabulous mountains you've visited--and those you have always wanted to visit.

Above all, author Chris Santella provides readers with the gorgeous scenery, the glamorous ambiance, and the always-thrilling experience of visiting mountains from the Alps to the Rockies, whether it's après-ski in Cortina or helicopter rides into virgin Alaskan powder.

Fly up to the mountains and explore the world's most inspiring skiing and snowboarding destinations:

• Chugach Mountains (Alaska)
• Aspen, Crested Butte, and Steamboat Springs (Colorado)
• Tuckerman Ravine (New Hampshire)
• Rusutsu (Japan)
• Chamonix (France)
• Portillo (Chile)
• Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia)
• Mammoth Mountain and Squaw Valley (California)
• Kashmir (India)
• Taos (New Mexico)
• Jay Peak, Mad River Glen, Stowe (Vermont)
• Jackson Hole (Wyoming)
• And more!

The author of the bestselling Fifty Places series returns with a collection of the most beautiful and rewarding diving spots around the world.

The earth's oceans hold many wondrous surprises--be they the small, colorful critters off the coast of Papua New Guinea, opportunistic red demon squids in the Sea of Cortes, or naval wrecks in the lagoon of Bikini Atoll. In Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die Chris Santella has invited diving experts from around the world to share some of their favorite destinations, so ardent divers can experience these underwater wonders for themselves--either on location in their SCUBA gear, or at home in their armchair.

The fifth in Santella's bestselling Fifty Places series, the book takes divers from hot-spot destinations like Raja Ampat (off the coast of West Guinea) to old Caribbean favorites like Grand Cayman Isles. Readers will swim among whale sharks off Myanmar, befriend wolf eels off the coast of Maine, and marvel at the giant mola mola of Lembognan, Indonesia. These wonderful creatures--plus the brilliant coral reefs that often provide their backdrop--are captured in 40 gorgeous color photos from the world's greatest underwater photographers. And for readers who want to travel to these breathtaking locales, Santella provides complete If You Go suggestions to help you plan your trip.

Featured destinations include:
- Great Barrier Reef, Australia
- Channel Islands, California
- Cocos Island, Costa Rica
- Galápagos, Ecuador
- Bligh Water, Fiji
- Lembeh Straits, Indonesia
- Sipadan, Malaysia
- Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
- Fathom Five National Park, Ontario
- Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea

Fifty Places to Rock Climb Before You Die is a beautifully illustrated guide to some of the greatest rock-climbing locations around the world, as recommended by expert climbers. The book will cover three types of climbing--trad, sport, and bouldering--and will showcase breathtaking venues from Joshua Tree to Jeju, South Korea.

Featuring insights from industry insiders, including employees from rock-climbing gear companies like Petzl and Black Diamond Equipment, professional climbers like Jon Cardwell and Kevin Jorgeson (co-star of Dawn Wall), filmmaker Michael Call, and Climbing magazine editor Matt Samet, Fifty Places to Rock Climb Before You Die is the essential travel companion for climbers of all levels of expertise.

FEATURED LOCATIONS
United States

• Horse Pens 40, Alabama
• Cochise Stronghold, Arizona
• Bishop, California
• Joshua Tree National Park, California
• Yosemite National Park, California
• Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
• Rifle, Colorado
• City of Rocks, Idaho
• Elephant's Perch, Idaho
• Arco, Italy
• Red River Gorge, Kentucky
• Acadia National Park, Maine
• Baxter State Park, Maine
• Red Rock, Nevada
• North Conway, New Hampshire
• The Shawangunks, New York
• Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma
• Smith Rock, Oregon
• Hueco Tanks State Park, Texas
• Maple Canyon, Utah
• Moab, Utah
• Zion National Park, Utah
• North Cascades, Washington
• New River Gorge, West Virginia
• Seneca Rocks, West Virginia
• Devil's Lake, Wisconsin
• Devils Tower, Wyoming
• Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

• Bow Valley, Alberta
• The Bugaboos, British Columbia
• Squamish, British Columbia
• Lion's Head, Ontario

• Frey, Argentina
• Mount Arapiles, Australia
• Innsbruck, Austria
• Liming, China
• Lake District National Park, England
• Chamonix, France
• Fontainebleau, France
• Frankenjura, Germany
• Kalymnos, Greece
• Castle Hill, New Zealand
• El Potrero Chico, Mexico
• Bled, Slovenia
• Rocklands, South Africa
• Gyeonggi-do/Jeju, South Korea
• Ibiza, Spain
• Mallorca, Spain
• Rätikon, Switzerland
• Railay Beach, Thailand

Foreword by Thom Gilligan

Featuring a balance of popular races (marathons, 10Ks, and endurance runs) and scenic trails off the beaten path, as well as interviews with accomplished runners and leaders of respected running organizations, this book divulges the details that make each venue unique--and plenty of tips for those who aspire to run there.

Readers will discover events and courses both national and international, including the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc in France, the New York City Marathon, the Vancouver Sun Run, the Grand Canyon, the Dolomites in Italy, and the Great Ocean Road Marathon in Australia.

Fifty Places to Run Before You Die is an essential travel companion for runners of all levels seeking to conquer new terrain while breaking personal records.

Fifty Places series:
Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die
Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die
Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die
Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die
Fifty More Places to Golf Before You Die
Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die
Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die
Fifty Places to Ski & Snowboard Before You Die
Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die
Fifty Places to Camp Before You Die
Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die
Fifty Places to Run Before You Die
Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die
Fifty Places to Rock Climb Before You Die
Fifty Places to Practice Yoga Before You Die
Fifty Places to Travel with Your Dog Before You Die

These thirty stories take readers from leaping makos near the fairways of Torrey Pines to midnight Atlantic salmon fishing on the fabled Ponoi to encounters with very friendly mujeres on the streets of Havana . . . and even offer an unauthorized (yet unequivocal) account of Bob Dylan's 1970s obsession with fishing. Santella's peripatetic lifestyle and eye for entertaining details--even those that have little to do with the act of throwing flies at fish--will make you look at fishing in a whole different way.

Fifty Places to Practice Yoga Before You Die is the seventeenth entry in Chris Santella's bestselling Fifty Places series. The book shares yogis' recommendations for the best and most beautiful places to do yoga as well as tips for how to plan the trip.

It covers a variety of venues around the world that cater to many different classes and styles of yoga, including Anusara, Ashtanga, Bikram, hot yoga, Iyengar, Restorative, and Vinyasa.

The following breathtaking, diverse locales are explored:

Haines, Alaska - Lake Louise, Alberta - Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica - Sedona, Arizona - Melbourne, Australia - Uluru, Australia - Austria, St. Anton - Nassau, Bahamas - Paro, Bhutan - Welgevonden Game Reserve/Tuli Reserve, Botswana - Salt Spring Island, British Columbia - Joshua Tree, California - Los Angeles, California - Ojai, California - San Francisco, California - Watsonville, California - Siem Reap, Cambodia - Torres Del Paine, Chile - Denver, Colorado - Nosara, Costa Rica - Malta, Europe - Islamorada, Florida - Lake Atilan, Guatemala - Kapaau, Hawaii - Maui, Hawaii - Goa, India - Mysore (Mysuru), India - Pune, India - Rishikesh, India - Bali, Indonesia - Val de Chio, Italy - Boston, Massachusetts - Stockbridge, Massachusetts - Tulum, Mexico - Helena, Montana - Taghazout, Morocco - Bagan, Myanmar - Pokhara, Nepal - Glenorchy, New Zealand - Popoyo, Nicaragua - Valdres, Norway - Palmer Rapids, Ontario - John Day River, Oregon - Oregon City, Oregon - The Sacred Valley, Peru - Siargao, Philippines - Olhão, Portugal - Unawatuna, Sri Lanka - Kho Phangan, Thailand - London, United Kingdom

The book features the world's top spots for kayaking, rafting, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Interviews with paddle experts and beautiful, vibrant photography bring each location to life. Destinations include the Grand Canyon, Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, Baja California, Indonesia's Komodo Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula, as recommended by paddling experts.

Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die makes paddling more accessible with easy-to-follow advice, enthralling anecdotes, and tips and plans for creating your own amazing outdoor memories.

What is the most unforgettable place you've ever taken a refreshing sip of a cold beer? In Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die, Chris Santella explores the best destinations to crack open a cold one, reflect on the day, and take in the scenery.

The book features the world's top locations for imbibing, from beautiful landscapes to beer festivals, breweries, classic drinking establishments, and brand-new, under-the-radar spots. With a mix of national and international places to visit--Asheville, Denver, Prague, Munich, Vienna, and more--as well as firsthand accounts from contributors such as Jim Koch (founder of Boston Brewing Company/ Samuel Adams) and Joe Wiebe (author of CraftBeer Revolution), this book will make you want to trek to each must-see destination.

Packed with beautiful, vibrant photographs that bring each locale to life, Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die will leave you craving barley and hops and eagerly planning your next trip.

These thirty stories take readers from leaping makos near the fairways of Torrey Pines to midnight Atlantic salmon fishing on the fabled Ponoi to encounters with very friendly mujeres on the streets of Havana . . . and even offer an unauthorized (yet unequivocal) account of Bob Dylan's 1970s obsession with fishing. Santella's peripatetic lifestyle and eye for entertaining details--even those that have little to do with the act of throwing flies at fish--will make you look at fishing in a whole different way.

Through long, cold winters, anglers dream of fishing season and mark their calendars to plan their fishing trips come spring. They speak in hushed voices around the fireplace or over a pint at the local pub of the Skwala Stone in April, the Green Drake and Salmonfly in June, the blanket Caddis and Hexagenia in July and other epic hatches -- moments when the fishing can be so good it can create memories of a lifetime.

The Hatch is On! will be a celebration, in both words and pictures, of fly fishing's most treasured insect emergences and the incredible angling experiences these hatches create. Every experienced fly-fisherman treasures the beautiful afternoons when he can take advantage of a big insect hatch. When all the stars align and the fish start feeding, it's like running an interception back for a touchdown, it's like sinking a three pointer at the buzzer. It's the very reason why you're a fly-fisherman in the first place. The Hatch is On! will speak specifically to the sentimentalist in all of us.