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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

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!

QC Outside

Paved Walking Paths for Sloppy Quad-City Days

Don’t want to play in the mud? These 5 QC-area parks will keep your feet dry!

QC Outside

4 Quad City Ways to Crush Cabin Fever

Wade’s suggestion? Just go outside!

QC Outside

3 Quiet Parks for Winter Strolling

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

QC Outside

QC Sledding, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Skating & More!

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

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