Midwest Travel Network

2021 Midwest Travel Network Fall Writer's Workshop
2021-10-05 13:00 - 2021-10-08 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Fall of 2019 we held our first writer’s workshop in Hendricks County, Indiana. In March 2021, we had a great group for our workshop in beautiful Gulf Shores, AL. We’re excited to announce we’ll be bringing this workshop to Dubuque, IA Oct. 5 – 8, 2021.
The AMAZING Theresa L. Goodrich will be our workshop leader!
Theresa L. Goodrich is an Emmy-winning author and content creator with a penchant for storytelling and a keen eye. She’s the founder and publisher of The Local Tourist and author of the Two Lane Gems book series, with a third book coming soon. Theresa GoodrichTheresa has appeared in several Chicago media, including Crain’s Chicago, the Chicago Tribune, Chicagoist, WGN, WLUP, and WCIU. She was one of the founding bloggers of ChicagoNow, was the Chicago Expert for Answers.com, and is a contributor to 1000TravelTips.com. She’s also spoken on marketing, motivation, and entrepreneurship at several panels and conferences, and was a mentor at the exclusive 2019 Bloghouse conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, and was a featured speaker at the 2019 & 2020 San Diego Travel & Adventure Show and the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. She also led the 2019 Midwest Travel Network’s Writer’s Workshop, 2019 in Hendricks County, Indiana. When she’s not writing or on the road, she’s cooking and planning her next adventure.
Here is what Amy Piper, of Follow The Piper, had to say about her experience at the 2019 Midwest Travel Network’s Writer’s Workshop.
“The Midwest Travel Network Writer’s Workshop guides you from the initial travel experience (press trip style) through to writing and editing the article. The focus of this workshop is writing for your readers. I learned how to create tension in my articles to move the reader through the experience. It’s a small group, and you’ll not only learn from an award-winning author but also other writers in the workshop.”
Cost: $249. Includes meals, lodging, and educational experiences. (Limited to 11 attendees). All participants will have the opportunity to explore the area including food and attractions in the Dubuque area AND have 15 hours to work alongside award-winning author Theresa Goodrich.

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Topic: Fall Road Trips

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-09-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Topic: Fall Road Trips
Destinations Sponsor: Open

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-08-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Sponsor: Kansas City, Kansas
Everyone loves a taco and Kansas City, Kansas, is home to a taco trail that you need to know all about. Numerous nature experiences as well as art await visitors, as well.

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-08-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis), 2021-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis), 2021-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago), 2021-05-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago), 2021-03-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Destination Sponsor: Open

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-07-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Topic: Scenic Highways & Byways
Destination Sponsor: Open

Fort Dodge, Iowa FAM
2021-06-20 08:00 - 2021-06-23 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Several bloggers will explore Fort Dodge, Iowa, June 20-23, 2021. Numerous stories will be shared with the adventures along the way.

Quad Cities: Iowa/Illinois Instagram Meetup
2021-06-18 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Get a taste of the Quad Cities by joining fellow photogs, Instagrammers, and explorers as we grab lunch and get a tour of the area including some of the most Instagrammable spots by an expert local.
Your ticket includes lunch at Me and Billy, a kitchen and bar in Davenport, IA

Bridges and Beyond in Madison County Iowa: Instagram Meet Up
2021-06-12 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Get a taste of Madison County, IA by joining fellow photogs, Instagrammers, and explorers as we grab lunch and get a tour of the area including some of the most instagrammable spots in the area by Teddi Yeager, Tourism Director of Madison County Chamber of Commerce.
Your ticket includes lunch at Drift, one of the area’s newest taprooms, and the tour.

Midwest Travel Network Virtual Day 2021
2021-06-11
Join the Midwest Travel Network for a day of learning and connection at our Virtual 2021 Conference! We’re excited to welcome a variety of both writers and destination representatives as speakers for this one-day virtual event.
Sponsorships are available here.
Tune in to learn how to find your market niche, take better photos, create impactful partnerships, and more. This virtual format will provide us the opportunity to learn from one another and connect digitally.
We are so grateful for the support of the incredible organizations and destinations that are helping make this virtual conference possible!
Buy your ticket now

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Hiking Tips
Sponsor: Open

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Sponsor: Visit Mason City
Located in North Central Iowa, Mason City is home to the Park Inn Hotel, the last known hotel in the world designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The art comes to life through the River City Sculptures on Parade, the murals around town and the incredible architecture that can be found all around town.

Instagram Meet Up: Medora, North Dakota
2021-05-01 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
All attendees will have lunch provided and learn some tips on storytelling in photos. 2 1/2 hours will be dedicated to an Instagram Walk in and around the historic town of Medora, North Dakota. Attendees will want to have an active Instagram account and post on Instagram while in Medora.
Do you have a public Instagram page? Do you love taking photos?… This might be a perfect event for you!

This Instameet is perfect for you if:
-You want to Visit Medora and meet and explore a new place with locals and other visitors.
-You live in or near Medora and want to expand your circles.
-You’re interested in photography and making new friends with similar interests.
-You’re curious and want to do something new and creative.

Join the Medora CVB along with the Midwest Travel Network on Saturday, May 1st from 10 am to 3 pm as we connect with each other through photos and videos. Let’s come together as Instagramers to connect, explore and celebrate creativity and share all things Medora!

We have 5 hours of exploration planned for you, including lunch and a guest speaker to teach you how to better leverage your IG. Stay tuned here and on IG for more details and get your ticket for $30 ( including lunch)! Spots are limited so get yours ASAP!

https://www.eventbrite.com/…/medora-nd-instagram-meet…

What is an Instameet?
According to Instagram:
“An Instameet is a group of Instagrammers (Instagram users) meeting-up to take photos and videos together. They’re a great opportunity to share tips and tricks with other community members in your area, and an excuse to go out and explore someplace new. All you need to do is show up!”
Hashtags to use on your Instagram:
#VisitMedora #MedoraND #Open4tourism #PowerofTravel #BeNDlegendary

Instagram Meet Up: Dickinson, North Dakota
2021-04-30 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Fluffy Fields, 2708 21st St East, Dickinson, ND, 58601, United States
All attendees will have lunch provided and learn some tips on standing out in the online space. 2 1/2 hours will be dedicated to an Instagram Walk, in Dickinson, North Dakota. Attendees will want to have an active Instagram account and post on Instagram while in Dickinson.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/146022797117

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-04-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Destination Sponsor: Medora, North Dakota

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-04-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Road Trip Tips
Sponsor: Open

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-03-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Food Finds Around the MIdwest – Unique foods including pizza, sweet treats, ice cream, steak, and more! Sponsor: Open

Fall 2020 Writer's Workshop Moved To March 2-5, 2021
2021-03-02 12:00 - 2021-03-05 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Fall of 2019 we held our first writer’s workshop in Hendricks County, Indiana. In 2020, which will now be in 2021, we are excited to be working with Gulf Shores, AL to bring you to the pristine beaches of Orange Beach, AL for this year’s writer’s workshop.
The AMAZING Theresa L. Goodrich will be our workshop leader!Sessions include:

Finding your voice

Research resources and tips – getting the goods that make a place unique

Using storytelling to create engaging stories that hook your readers

Story organization

Breaking writer’s block

Editing – a writer’s best friend

Writing for SEO without sounding like you’re writing for SEO

Putting it all together

Theresa L. Goodrich is an Emmy-winning author and content creator with a penchant for storytelling and a keen eye. She’s the founder and publisher of The Local Tourist and author of the Two Lane Gems book series, with a third book coming soon. Theresa has appeared in several Chicago media, including Crain’s Chicago, the Chicago Tribune, Chicagoist, WGN, WLUP, and WCIU. She was one of the founding bloggers of ChicagoNow, was the Chicago Expert for Answers.com, and is a contributor to 1000TravelTips.com. She’s also spoken on marketing, motivation, and entrepreneurship at several panels and conferences, and was a mentor at the exclusive 2019 Bloghouse conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, and was a featured speaker at the 2019 & 2020 San Diego Travel & Adventure Show and the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. She also led the 2019 Midwest Travel Network’s Writer’s Workshop in 2019 in Hendricks County, Indiana. When she’s not writing or on the road, she’s cooking and planning her next adventure.
Here is what Amy Piper, of Follow The Piper, had to say about her experience at the 2019 Midwest Travel Network’s Writer’s Workshop.
“The Midwest Travel Network Writer’s Workshop guides you from the initial travel experience (press trip style) through to writing and editing the article. The focus of this workshop is writing for your readers. I learned how to create tension in my articles to move the reader through the experience. It’s a small group, and you’ll not only learn from an award-winning author but also other writers in the workshop.”

Buy your ticket now – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-workshop-gulf-shores-al-tickets-12081364586 7

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-02-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Spring Break In the Midwest~ There are many places you can explore over Spring Break in the heart of America. From Monument Rocks in Kansas to the Omaha Zoo and hiking the trails in Hocking Hills, Ohio. There’s an experience for every family.

Sponsor: OPEN

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-02-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Traveling The World In The Midwest

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-01-27 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Travel Safety Tips
Sponsor: Open

Midwest Travel Network 2020 Planning Workshop
2019-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Area, 15400 Buck Hill Road Burnsville, MN 55306, Burnsville, MN, 55306, United States
Join us on November 16, 2019 in Burnsville, Minnesota to plan for the new year. From 1-4 pm we will dive in and set goals for the new year.

Writer's Workshop - Visit Hendricks County
2019-10-01 08:00 - 2019-10-03 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Natural Valley Ranch, 6310 County Rd 350 N, Brownsburg, IN, 46112, United States
Writing is something we’d all like to improve. The Midwest Travel Network has partnered with Hendricks County to help you. On Oct.1 -3, 2019, attendees will have the opportunity to sleep in a cabin, on a lake, out in the great outdoors in Indiana at Natural Valley Ranch.
Not only will there be outdoor adventures, but attendees will also have the opportunity to learn how to be a better writer. And what better person to teach this class, than the amazing Theresa Goodrich!
Theresa L. Goodrich is an Emmy-winning author and content creator with a penchant for storytelling and a keen eye. She’s the founder and publisher of The Local Tourist and author of the Two Lane Gems book series. Theresa has appeared in several Chicago media, including Crain’s Chicago, the Chicago Tribune, Chicagoist, WGN, WLUP, and WCIU. She was one of the founding bloggers of ChicagoNow, was the Chicago Expert for Answers.com, and is a contributor to 1000TravelTips.com. She’s also spoken on marketing, motivation, and entrepreneurship at several panels and conferences, is a mentor at the exclusive 2019 Bloghouse conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, and was a featured speaker at the 2019 San Diego Travel & Adventure Show and the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. When she’s not writing or on the road, she’s cooking and planning her next adventure.
Why Hendricks County? They are known for providing top-notch Hoosier Hospitality and are tremendous supporters of tourism across the Midwest. The team at Visit Hendricks County understands the online space and they also know the importance of building relationships that matter.
Immerse yourself in the culture of Hendricks County, surround yourself with others that have the same interests as you and learn from the BEST of the BEST, Theresa Goodrich!
If you are looking for inspiration and some guidance in kicking up your game in the world of writing, this event is for you.
Note: Lodging is unique in that there are bunk beds in rooms for sleeping quarters.
Cost: $249. Includes meals, lodging and educational experiences. (Limited to 6 attendees)
Register Now

Elk Horn, IA FAM
2019-09-24 08:00 - 2019-09-26 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
How would you like to know more about the Danish Heritage (including food) while exploring a beautiful part of southwest Iowa? With a scenic highway nearby and several historical landmarks, this is a FAM you will not want to miss. September 24-26, 2019 is when this FAM will take place. – Note: Applicants have been selected for this FAM

Outdoor Adventure Estherville, IA FAM
2019-08-12 08:00 - 2019-08-14 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Estherville, IA, Estherville, IA, 50401
Outdoor Adventure is what we will find in Estherville, Iowa. We are partnering with Estherville, IA for an outdoor adventure FAM opportunity, August, 12-14.

#MWTravel Chat - Visit Olathe
2019-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Twitter
We’re talking BBQ, nature adventures, public art and more during the next #MWTravelchat! Join us on Wed. July 24h at 11 am CT/12 pm ET to learn all about our next destination that is the Crossroads to Adventure – Visit Olathe (KS). Follow along and join the conversation using #MWTravelchat.
