Stories from local residents inspired to spend time outside – walking or biking on local trails, discovering the community’s secret places – taking nature’s beauty all in stride.
Eagle spotting before they head north
LMQC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler, and her faithful companion, Kaia, head out to the historical Hennepin Canal to look for Bald Eagles before they head back home for the warmer months of the year. It turns out there’s a lot to see and do at the canal.
Winter hikes worth the walk this season
Now is a great time to adventure together in the great outdoors. Wade Ellett has some wonderful nearby suggestions!
In every season, Scott County Park never disappoints
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, explore the trails and natural beauty of Scott County Park – and give us a glimpse of the pioneer village at Walnut Grove along the way.
Falling into a midwest autumn
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, set out to find this fall’s most brilliant colors. Along the way, they re-discovered some favorite parks and drove some of the most color-filled backroads in the Mississippi Valley. Come on the adventure with them!
Adventuring near the QC: 3 great parks, nature hikes
We hit the trail and head to three spots just north of the Quad Cities with outdoor blogger Wade Ellett where we can take in some outstanding scenery and enjoy out-of-the-way parks filled with beautiful nature trails.
Taking an early fall tour of Mississippi Palisades State Park
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, share pictures and impressions from their early fall trip to Mississippi Palisades Park in Savanna, IL and Iowa’s “island town”, Sabula.
Take a day trip to Dubuque!
Wade Ellett reports on a few wild, beautiful and remote alternatives to mannerly Quad-City area city and county parks!
Exploring Sunset Park
Let’s Move QC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler and her fellow explorer, Kaia, spend a day exploring the sights and the shoreline at Rock Island’s Sunset Park and Marina.
Presents for pooches
LMQC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler, celebrates the holidays with her faithful Samoyed, Kaia, and some new friends as they check out what kind of toys Teri should be putting under the tree this season.
QC Thanksgiving weekend family fun
Get your family up and out with this list of QC-area activities!
Happy trails and wagging tails when Teri and Kaia explore Westbrook Park.
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, explore the trails at Dewitt’s Westbrook Park, and find fun for all ages and interests (and dogs)!
Off the beaten path and into a weedy wonderland!
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, walk the paths and trails of Weed Park in Muscatine on a fine, fall day … and wait until you read what they found!
Hiking and history await in Dubuque’s Mines of Spain
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, explore the history, trails, and natural beauty of The Mines of Spain park in Dubuque, Iowa.
Outdoor fun all year ’round at Loud Thunder
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, marvel at how much there is to do at the Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Andalusia, IL.
Taking in summer’s beauty is a fun day trip in the QCA
Outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler and her 4-legged companion, Kaia, hike to the Devil’s Punch Bowl in Wildcat Den State Park. Both recommend this lovely state park in any season.
Teri and Kaia go underground. Exploring the ancient caves of Maquoketa.
Kaia, one of LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, looks like she’s had a day’s worth of hiking already when she stops at the famed “land bridge” at Maquoketa Caves State Park. Teri Stickler and Kaia share their report on what they found on the trails and in the caves at one of Iowa’s premier parks earlier this month.
Take a hike … Exploring Bellevue State Park with Teri and Kaia
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, celebrate National Take A Hike Day (November 17) with a report on what they discovered at Bellevue State Park, located along the Mississippi River, just north of the Quad Cities!
Boo-tiful QC cemetery walks
Wade Ellett explores the cemeteries of the Quad Cities to find some interesting (and at times spooky) monuments at the grave sites of some of the people who put our community on the map.
Where to get away from it all (for an hour)
We hit the trail and head to three spots just north of the Quad Cities with outdoor blogger Wade Ellett where we can take in some outstanding scenery and enjoy out-of-the-way parks filled with beautiful nature trails.
Eagle Point Park isn’t just for eagles … but doggos too!
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, head north to Clinton to explore Eagle Point Park and explore the history, natural beauty and – of all things – a dog park!
Planning your next “micro-adventure”? Make it Albany Mounds!
Always looking for a new adventure, QC Outdoors blogger Wade Ellett shares a review of his most recent experience a the Albany Indian Mounds State Historic Site along the Great River Trail.
Going back to this school means going back in time
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, head back to school – the renovated, one-room school known as Forest Grove School Number 5, which was built in 1873 and can be found in rural Bettendorf.
Stories from local residents inspired to spend time outside – walking or biking on local trails, discovering the community’s secret places – taking nature’s beauty all in stride.
Eagle spotting before they head north
LMQC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler, and her faithful companion, Kaia, head out to the historical Hennepin Canal to look for Bald Eagles before they head back home for the warmer months of the year. It turns out there’s a lot to see and do at the canal.
Presents for pooches
LMQC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler, celebrates the holidays with her faithful Samoyed, Kaia, and some new friends as they check out what kind of toys Teri should be putting under the tree this season.
Teri and Kaia go underground. Exploring the ancient caves of Maquoketa.
Kaia, one of LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, looks like she’s had a day’s worth of hiking already when she stops at the famed “land bridge” at Maquoketa Caves State Park. Teri Stickler and Kaia share their report on what they found on the trails and in the caves at one of Iowa’s premier parks earlier this month.
Winter hikes worth the walk this season
Now is a great time to adventure together in the great outdoors. Wade Ellett has some wonderful nearby suggestions!
QC Thanksgiving weekend family fun
Get your family up and out with this list of QC-area activities!
Take a hike … Exploring Bellevue State Park with Teri and Kaia
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, celebrate National Take A Hike Day (November 17) with a report on what they discovered at Bellevue State Park, located along the Mississippi River, just north of the Quad Cities!
In every season, Scott County Park never disappoints
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, explore the trails and natural beauty of Scott County Park – and give us a glimpse of the pioneer village at Walnut Grove along the way.
Happy trails and wagging tails when Teri and Kaia explore Westbrook Park.
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, explore the trails at Dewitt’s Westbrook Park, and find fun for all ages and interests (and dogs)!
Boo-tiful QC cemetery walks
Wade Ellett explores the cemeteries of the Quad Cities to find some interesting (and at times spooky) monuments at the grave sites of some of the people who put our community on the map.
Falling into a midwest autumn
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, set out to find this fall’s most brilliant colors. Along the way, they re-discovered some favorite parks and drove some of the most color-filled backroads in the Mississippi Valley. Come on the adventure with them!
Off the beaten path and into a weedy wonderland!
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, walk the paths and trails of Weed Park in Muscatine on a fine, fall day … and wait until you read what they found!
Where to get away from it all (for an hour)
We hit the trail and head to three spots just north of the Quad Cities with outdoor blogger Wade Ellett where we can take in some outstanding scenery and enjoy out-of-the-way parks filled with beautiful nature trails.
Adventuring near the QC: 3 great parks, nature hikes
We hit the trail and head to three spots just north of the Quad Cities with outdoor blogger Wade Ellett where we can take in some outstanding scenery and enjoy out-of-the-way parks filled with beautiful nature trails.
Hiking and history await in Dubuque’s Mines of Spain
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, explore the history, trails, and natural beauty of The Mines of Spain park in Dubuque, Iowa.
Eagle Point Park isn’t just for eagles … but doggos too!
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, head north to Clinton to explore Eagle Point Park and explore the history, natural beauty and – of all things – a dog park!
Taking an early fall tour of Mississippi Palisades State Park
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, share pictures and impressions from their early fall trip to Mississippi Palisades Park in Savanna, IL and Iowa’s “island town”, Sabula.
Outdoor fun all year ’round at Loud Thunder
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, marvel at how much there is to do at the Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Andalusia, IL.
Planning your next “micro-adventure”? Make it Albany Mounds!
Always looking for a new adventure, QC Outdoors blogger Wade Ellett shares a review of his most recent experience a the Albany Indian Mounds State Historic Site along the Great River Trail.
Take a day trip to Dubuque!
Wade Ellett reports on a few wild, beautiful and remote alternatives to mannerly Quad-City area city and county parks!
Taking in summer’s beauty is a fun day trip in the QCA
Outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler and her 4-legged companion, Kaia, hike to the Devil’s Punch Bowl in Wildcat Den State Park. Both recommend this lovely state park in any season.
Going back to this school means going back in time
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, head back to school – the renovated, one-room school known as Forest Grove School Number 5, which was built in 1873 and can be found in rural Bettendorf.
Exploring Sunset Park
Let’s Move QC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler and her fellow explorer, Kaia, spend a day exploring the sights and the shoreline at Rock Island’s Sunset Park and Marina.