The Quad Cities will be the destination again for a fun-filled weekend September 22-24. East Iowa Ski Club members have the chance to camp, bike, kayak, explore and be a spectator at The Quad Cities Marathon that will be run on Sunday.

Those who wish to camp should get their reservations made ASAP. Fisherman’s Corner Campground is on the backwaters of the Mississippi River.

To reserve a spot go to www.recreation.gov. Enter Fisherman’s Corner and the dates of September 22 to 24.


Some of the lower numbered spaces are closer to the water so perhaps folks can choose from spots 1-20 and the group may be able to be relatively close together.

The sunsets were beautiful last summer. The campground has direct access to the bike trail. For anyone that might want to kayak you can check www.riveraction.org for maps and information on water trails in the area.

A block of hotel rooms has been reserved under East Iowa Ski Club at the Holiday Inn, 226 17th ST, Rock Island, IL. Whether you get a room with 1 King or 2 Queens the cost is $109 per night plus tax. A voucher will be given at check in for 20% off meals at the hotel restaurant. Call 309-794-1212 to make your reservation PRIOR to September 1.

The Quad Cities have numerous museums, art galleries, casinos, a great farmers market on Saturday morning in Davenport, and at least a dozen local breweries for those who don’t bike or kayak.

The big event of the weekend will be the Quad Cities Marathon that runs on Sunday beginning and ending at the Radiant Event Center in Downtown Moline. The route runs along the river in Moline, Bettendorf, Davenport, Rock Island and Arsenal Island so roads and trails near the route will be closed. For more information regarding the marathon you can find it at www.qcmarathon.org.

It should be a fun weekend pack full of all sorts of things to do and see.

~ article & photos by Ruth Van Tol