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QC Outside


Meet Wade Ellett, our Let’s Move Quad Cities outdoor blogger. Wade is an outdoor adventurer who shares his passion for the outdoors, “micro-adventures,” and favorite QC activities here!

QC Outside

Wildcat Den State Park “A Gem at Our Doorstep”

Open all year, Wildcat Den (located between the Quad Cities and Muscatine) is a perfect destination for both two-legged and four-legged friends who need a whiff of nature in early springtime.

QC Outside

QC Winter Hikes: Eagle Watching at Smith’s Island

Join Outdoor Blogger, Teri Stickler, and her four-legged companion, Kaia, as they explore Smith’s Island and Lock and Dam #14.

QC Outside

Winter in the QC: Where to Ski, Snowshoe & Have Fun!

Wade shows you where and how you can get out and play in the QC snow!

QC Outside

Meet our 2021 QC Outdoor bloggers, Teri and her sweet Samoyed, Kaia.

Meet Teri Stickler and her faithful companion, Kaia, who will be blogging about local trails and favorite places to visit and explore, whether they have two legs or four.

QC Outside

Adventuring Near the QC: 3 Great Parks, Nature Hikes

Wade Ellett leads us to 3 great nearby parks filled with beautiful nature trails.

QC Outside

Explore 3 Primitive QC Places!

Wade Ellett reports on a few wild, beautiful and remote alternatives to mannerly Quad-City area city and county parks!

QC Outside

Off Your Beaten Path: 3 Nearby QC Parks

Bettendorf, Davenport and Rock Island all have great hidden parks, just waiting to be discovered. Wade Ellett previews them here, for your next nearby outdoor adventure!

QC Outside

Where to Get Away from it All (For an Hour)

Got an hour? Stretch your legs and breathe some fresh air at one of these nearby parks!

QC Outside

Spring into 3 QC-Area Hikes!

LMQC Outside Blogger Wade Ellett shares some great discoveries for your spring hikes!

QC Outside

Take a Hike: 4 Great Reasons to Hit a QC Trail!

Hiking is good for your health, so lace up your sneakers or boots and get moving!

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