Theresa L. Goodrich is an Emmy-winning author and content creator with a penchant for storytelling and a keen eye. As the force behind The Local Tourist, she’s dedicated to telling in-depth stories of magnificent, quirky, and unique places. She’s slightly obsessed with travel and history and has turned these passions into multiple books, including the Two Lane Gems series, *Living Landmarks of Chicago*, *Planning Your Perfect Road Trip*, and *Show Me Shipshewana*. **Theresa is the publisher of *Midwest Road Trip Adventures, 2nd Edition* and *Midwest State Park Adventures.* Under the pen name of Theresa L. Carter, she's the author of the Alex Paige cozy mystery series, featuring a travel writer and breast cancer survivor who unwillingly becomes an amateur sleuth.A cancer survivor herself, Theresa is a firm believer that storytelling is life changing. She speaks across the country about travel and road trips and teaches both writing and self-publishing. She’s driven, often literally, to inspire you to get off the interstates and explore the towns and communities that make this country a constant and welcome surprise.
Hi [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]- Midwest State Parks, Chicago Boat Tours, and National Road Trip Day
Hello Reader,
Welcome to summer in Chicago, when the city really comes to life.
While Chicago's great during these months, sometimes you want to get out of town and spend some time with Mother Nature.
Fortunately, there are TONS of places to enjoy your outdoor adventures in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and all the other Midwestern state.
Proof? Midwest State Park Adventures. This NEW anthology, written by 15 Midwestern authors and published by yours truly, features 171 parks. We've also listed every park in each state with select amenities, like camping, fishing, swimming, and miles of hiking trails.
I've got a few copies in my hot little hands. Want one? I can mail it today so you'll get it in time for next weekend. Use code TLTSUB and you'll save 20% (making shipping free).
Until then, want to get on a boat? Here's a round-up of several Chicago boat tours. Whether you're a local or a tourist, these tours are a blast.
If you're looking for more things to do this weekend, check out Your Chicago Guide's events calendar. There's a LOT going on, including Beer Under Glass. If you're looking for festivals, we've got a ton of them for the summer on The Local Tourist.
Before I forget:
BONUS! It's National Road Trip Day! To celebrate you can get Planning Your Perfect Road Trip, which includes access to 35+ printable planning pages, for ONLY FIVE DOLLARS. Click here to get it.
That's it for this week!
Happy weekend!
Theresa L. Goodrich
The Local Tourist & Your Chicago Guide
Theresa L. Goodrich
Theresa L. Goodrich is an Emmy-winning author and content creator with a penchant for storytelling and a keen eye. As the force behind The Local Tourist, she’s dedicated to telling in-depth stories of magnificent, quirky, and unique places. She’s slightly obsessed with travel and history and has turned these passions into multiple books, including the Two Lane Gems series, *Living Landmarks of Chicago*, *Planning Your Perfect Road Trip*, and *Show Me Shipshewana*. **Theresa is the publisher of *Midwest Road Trip Adventures, 2nd Edition* and *Midwest State Park Adventures.* Under the pen name of Theresa L. Carter, she's the author of the Alex Paige cozy mystery series, featuring a travel writer and breast cancer survivor who unwillingly becomes an amateur sleuth.A cancer survivor herself, Theresa is a firm believer that storytelling is life changing. She speaks across the country about travel and road trips and teaches both writing and self-publishing. She’s driven, often literally, to inspire you to get off the interstates and explore the towns and communities that make this country a constant and welcome surprise.
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