Fall 2026 Member Training
Travel and Accommodations
Places to be
October 9, Goats On The Go® Member Training (classroom session)
Story County Conservation Center, 56461 180th Street, Ames, IA 50010
October 10, Goats On The Go® Member Training (hands-on session)
McFarland Park (adjacent to Story County Conservation Center), 56461 180th Street, Ames, IA 50010
Getting Here
Ames, Iowa is the birthplace of Goats On The Go® and the home of Iowa State University, located a short drive north on Interstate 35 from Iowa’s capital, Des Moines.
Flying? We recommend you fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and rent a car for your 45 minute drive to Ames. Direct flights to DSM may be limited, but it is otherwise very convenient to fly into and out of.
Getting Around
Des Moines Airport offers several car rental options.
Hertz (515) 256-5839
Budget (515) 287-2612
Alamo (844) 816-4385
Enterprise (844) 996-0646
Avis (515) 256-5623
Getting some Rest, Food, and fun
There are many hotels available in Ames that are a short, simple drive from the training events. Here are a few:
Near I-35 and 13th St. (closest to training events)
Near I-35 and U.S. Highway 30 (a bit farther from training, but closer to restaurants and activities)
All training events are within a short drive from most Ames area lodgings, restaurants, shopping, and activities. Check out the Ames Visitors Guide for more information.