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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!

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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!

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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!

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Spring into 3 QC-Area Hikes!

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

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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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4 Quad City Ways to Crush Cabin Fever

Wade’s suggestion? Just go outside!

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3 Quiet Parks for Winter Strolling

Hiking is a great way to de-stress! Wade Ellett shares 3 QC-area parks to try out.

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QC Sledding, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Skating & More!

Here are a few of Wade’s favorite winter activities!

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QC-Area Winter Hikes

Now is a great time to adventure together in the great outdoors. Wade Ellett has some wonderful nearby suggestions!

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Santa Wade’s Top 6 Outdoor Gear Gift Ideas

Shopping for an outdoor enthusiast? Here are a few gift ideas to get you going right here in the Quad Cities!