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]- Summer's coming! Buckingham Fountain turns on.
Hello Reader,
Are you ready to plan your summer adventures? I want to help!
Midwest State Park Adventures is now live, out in the world, and ready to help you plan your summer fun. Featuring 170+ state parks, and listing all of them with select amenities, it's a unique guide that will help you get outdoors.
It's available in paperback, e-book, and hardback, and I've also got a special Midwest Adventures Bundle.
If you've pre-ordered, your book will be shipped the week of May 22. Yay!
I've also been busy writing. Yesterday I published a piece highlighting 26 places to stay in Door County, Wisconsin, which is an easy road trip from Chicago.
Coming early next week: a detailed guide to summer in Chicago. I love the city year-round, but summer's my favorite. (Free festivals and concerts and events almost daily!) And guess what: Buckingham Fountain turns on tomorrow. Woohoo!
That's it for this week. I've got a summer guide to write.
If you're looking for more things to do this weekend, check out Your Chicago Guide's events calendar.
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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