Note: 2013 bio: "J 'Jim' Criscoe was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana. His parents were part of the Greatest Generation. They taught him to be a fierce patriot, to respect his fellow man and to have a deep love of the outdoors and history. Jim joined the U.S. Army in 1960, served during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was assigned to Intelligence. Military service game him the opportunity to travel all over Europe and live briefly in Turkey. Upon his discharge and return to Louisiana, Jim obtained degrees in Sociology and History. He continued his travels for work and pleasure, which have taken him from the Black Sea to the Pacific, and in to almost every U. S. state. His leisure activities include photography, writing, hiking, boating and most importantly, spending time with his family. Jim and his family live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana."