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Jody Halsted

Jody Halsted is a Midwest based writer & photographer of captivating travel escapades, family foibles, and objective critiques. Living the dream in Iowa; dreaming of living in Ireland.

Why Sheboygan, Wisconsin is ‘Malibu of the Midwest’ | Exploring the Midwest Podcast Episode 17

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When you think about a coastal getaway you likely think of places on an ocean, or maybe the gulf. But Shelly Harms, Public Relations Director for Visit Sheboygan, is going to introduce you to the ‘Malibu of the Midwest’ – in Wisconsin!

Beachy Vibes at Lake of the Ozarks | Exploring the Midwest Podcast Episode 16

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Plan a Midwest beach vacation at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. .Guest Heather Brown, Executive Director at Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitors Bureau, shares where to find a ‘beachy vibe’ plus tips on activities & accommodations. parasailing above Lake of the OzarksClick here to save this article to your Midwest Travel board […]

Ohio Tourism | Exploring the Midwest Broadcast Episode 14

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The final state focused episode of the Exploring the Midwest broadcast with guest is Matt MacLaren, Ohio State Tourism director. Ohio is a state that I have only passed through. It is the furthest Midwest state from me, and it’s a little more than a day trip. So I’m really excited to learn more about […]

Travel Wisconsin | Exploring the Midwest Broadcast Episode 13

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My guest today is Amanda Weibel, Communications Officer at Travel Wisconsin Click here to save this to your Midwest Travel board on Pinterest! Wisconsin is Best Known For… Most people know Wisconsin for cheese. This way to cheese! Wisconsin produces 600 varieties of cheese, which is more than double the amount of cheese produced by the runner-up state, California. Wisconsin […]

Travel Kansas | Exploring the Midwest Broadcast Episode 12

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As you drive west across Kansas you begin to understand the sentiment the inspired Brewster Higley to pen ‘My Western Home’ – later known as ‘Home on the Range’. My guest today is Colby Sharples Terry, PR & Communications Manager for Kansas Tourism. Click here to add this to your Midwest travel board on Pinterest Kansas […]

Illinois Travel Tips | Exploring the Midwest Episode 11

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Unfortunately Illinois Tourism was unable to join me for this episode of the broadcast. So I recruited 3 fabulous Illinois travel writers to join me today. Cindy Ladage is a book author, blogger, and a farmer’s wife with 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Dig into her passion of agricultural history at Traveling Adventures of […]

Missouri Travel | Exploring the Midwest Episode 10

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Jody speaks with Stephen Foutes, the Director of the Missouri Division of Tourism. Missouri is interesting in that the 2 largest cities are located mid-state, on opposite sites, directly opposite each other. And, as a state that is ‘taller than it is wide’ Missouri seems to have a lot of very rural area. Click here […]

Visit Nebraska | Exploring the Midwest Episode 9

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Today’s guest is Jenn Gjerde, the current marketing manager for the Nebraska Tourism Commission. A former TV news reporter, Jenn worked all across the state of Nebraska covering record flooding, elections and more before being hired by the commission in 2015. Click here to save this to your Midwest Travel board on Pinterest! Nebraska Misconceptions […]