Join Emmy-winning author and travel expert Theresa Goodrich in an exploration of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Scottsdale is known for spring training and golf courses, but it offers a whole lot more than sports. In this presentation, you’ll learn why this desert landscape inspired the likes of Paolo Soleri and Frank Lloyd Wright. With hiking, kayaking, a bustling viniculture scene, and ever-present reminders of the Old West, you’ll meet the captivating allure of this Arizona city.
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 Your Chicago Guide, and author of the Two Lane Gems book series, Living Landmarks of Chicago, and contributor to Midwest Road Trip Adventures. She’s a featured speaker for the Travel and Adventure Show and teaches the Midwest Travel Network Writer’s Workshop. She’s slightly obsessed with Chicago, history, and road trips. When she’s not writing, speaking, or on the road, she’s cooking and planning her next adventure. Follow her at theresalgoodrich.com.
Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
