ENDLESS OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
BY LAUREN HOFFMAN
Q C, That’s Where outdoor adventures never end. There’s so much to explore right here in the Quad Cities with its abundance of outdoor activities. Full of green spaces, parks, and trails, there are endless ways to enjoy nature. With over 100 miles of trails, there’s always a new path waiting to be explored. The Mississippi River Trail and the Great River Trail have beautiful waterfront views to enjoy as you hike along. Trek a nationwide route on the American Discovery Trail , crossing into Iowa and Illinois. The QC has plenty of different sights to see around the winding river, through forests, and across beautiful landscapes. Find more scenic views, maps, tips, and your next adventure at QCTrails.com . Unwind and connect to nature through our region’s parks and forest preserves . Scott County Park and Loud Thunder Forest Preserve offer immersive trails, picnic areas, and multi-use facilities. Loud Thunder’s Lake George offers boat rentals and fishing, and Illiniwek Forest Preserve brings adventure with 174 acres of camping, hiking, and fishing opportunities. Explore local history at Black Hawk State Historic Site with over 208 acres of marked trails and Native American history right on the Rock River. Take in vibrant and curated gardens all year round at Vander Veer Botanical Park in Davenport or the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island, now offering on-the-go gardening experiences with their Plant Discovery Bus. Dive deeper into the importance of our region’s wetlands at Nahant Marsh . Explore the 513 acres of hiking trails, wildlife in their natural habitats, and learning opportunities that the marsh has to offer. Sport enthusiasts will relish the QC’s abundance of recreation spaces. Recognized by Golf Digest, the QC is a golfer’s dream offering more than 20 public golf courses to choose from. Take a swing at TPC Deere Run , a championship course operated by the PGA Tour. Play on favorite local courses such as Saukie in Rock Island and Palmer Hills in Bettendorf offering lush greens, rolling fairways, and beautiful landscapes. Test
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your skills at Glynns Creek , a Scottish-inspired course where each hole has a unique challenge, or at Fyre Lake Golf Club , a beautiful Nicklaus-designed course.
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