Theresa Goodrich

Theresa L. Goodrich is an Emmy-winning author and the force behind thelocaltourist.com, a site dedicated to telling in-depth stories of magnificent, quirky, and unique places. A passionate member of the Midwest Travel Network, Theresa is slightly obsessed with writing, road trips, camping, and history. She’s turned these interests into the Two Lane Gems book series, first-person travelogues highlighting the beauty and diversity of the U.S.A. Her book Living Landmarks of Chicago is an historical look at fifty of the Windy City’s significant landmarks. She’s driven, often literally, to inspire you to get off the interstates and explore the towns and communities that make the United States a constant and welcome surprise.