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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

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!

QC Outside

QC-Area Winter Hikes

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

QC Outside

Enjoy Lights of the Season During Your Run, Walk

Run or stroll along holiday-lit paths at Davenport’s Vander Veer Park!

QC Outside

3 Ways to Go Outside in the QC in Any Season

Just say NO to your couch … and Go Outside instead!

QC Outside

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!

QC Outside

Holiday Rx: 3 Ways to “Opt Outside” in the QC

Spend Black Friday out of the malls and in Nature during the “Opt Outside” movement … and do yourself some good!

QC Outside

Fun at Davenport’s Vander Veer

Stroll, run, rest and have fun any time of year at this 33-acre park and conservatory!

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