Dave Hunter

Dave loves maps, history, driving and discovering unusual stories along the way. Combined with his fondness for writing, this has led to Along Interstate-75—a travel book which has quickly become the “must-have” guide for anyone heading out for a long-distance drive on the freeway.

From an early age, Dave has been fascinated by history. His passion paid dividends while writing the I-75 guide. During research, he rediscovered two little known Civil War battle sites in North Georgia and found that the interstate ran right across the middle of the Union and Confederate battle lines. He also found a forgotten trail blazed in 1775 by Daniel Boone, which crosses the path of the modern I-75 in Kentucky.

Both of these finds were made possible by Dave's ability to read topographical maps–a skill he developed as a youngster roaming the hills and valleys of England’s South Downs, looking for prehistoric encampments and lost Roman roads.

He has had many adventures along the way which he enjoys sharing with his readers - from driving on a NASCAR track and producing radio shows of his experiences while on the road. Most notably, Dave is one of the few people who has actually piloted a Wright Brothers 1909 Flyer, kept at Dayton at the Wright Brothers airport beside I-75.

For more than fifty-five years, Dave and his wife Kathy, have traveled together–both “on the road” and through life. As researcher & editor, Kathy contributes a great deal to their books...but much prefers to remain in the background.

When not seeking new adventures, you’ll find Dave and Kathy living with their two Burmese cats Tammy and Thomas, quietly at their home in Ontario, Canada, or at their winter retreat south of Lakeland in Florida.

Dave is a credentialed member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and undergoes peer review every two years to requalify and maintain his professional status. He is also a founding member of the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC).