Summer in the QCA

This past summer, my family and I took a weekend getaway to Decorah, Iowa with some friends. I was blown away by the charm of this sleepy little town (in northeast Iowa) near the Iowa/Minnesota border. Don't let the...

Centennial Park 315 S. Marquette St., Davenport Skate next to the Mississippi River at Centennial Park. This fantastic outdoor area also includes basketball courts, a playground, riverfront trail access, and a splash pad! Crow Creek Park 4701 Devils Glen Rd., Bettendorf The skatepark at Crow...

We are surrounded by natural beauty in eastern Iowa and western Illinois and the IA/IL State Parks offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy that beauty. They are fun to explore with kids of all ages. From picnics and easy...

One of my favorite things to do in college was to hop on my bike on a crisp autumn afternoon, ride to the downtown area, and study at a coffee shop. The air was delightfully pungent with the scent...

I grew up going to the Iowa State Fair. My uncle lives in Des Moines, where the fair is located, so we would stay with him and experience everything the fair has to offer! As I started getting older...

I know you see him. That boy who had to change out of his swimsuit right after he screamed at me at the pool. Yes, we just got here. BUT this is the time of year where I turn...

(Quad Cities): The Quad Cities Balloon Festival is coming up August 12 - 13, 2022. This is a fun, family-friendly event in our community. Admission is FREE - in lieu of admission they ask that you donate to Shriners Hospitals for...

Summer can be bursting with activities and travel or it can be filled with long lazy days of doing much of nothing. I prefer a combination of both. We've got lots of options for a terrific Quad Cities summer! 2022...

(Long Grove, IA): The 4th Annual Sunflower Days are coming up this July at Pride of the Wapsi in Long Grove, IA. Tentative dates are July 16-31 (be sure to check their website before heading out). With a fun new twist...

(Rock Island, IL): Chalk Art Fest is coming up! The two day event will take place Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17. The fest is free to attend and features live outdoor music, food & drink vendors, children's...

The library is an often underrated place of opportunities. It is a safe haven of friendly faces, stories, and getting lost in the pages of a book... but it has become so much more. The library card unlocks not...

(Quad Cities): Bowling is a great summer activity -- a fun way to beat the heat. And in 2022, a number of bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first ever Kids Bowl Free program. This...