Living Land and Waters is excited to announce that the Barge Party is coming back to East Moline this summer! The party will be held on Thursday, June 13th, in East Moline, IL, at Living Lands and Water’s NEW Education Barge and NEW Headquarters! Enjoy a night of fun along the beautiful Mississippi River, including […]
Come see FLOTSAM! River Circus in Le Claire, IA on August 23rd! FLOTSAM! is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. Performance starts at 6 pm and should be done by 7:30. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit […]
Two states. One river. The only sporting event that closes the Mighty Mississippi down. It’s time for Tug Fest! The 33rd Annual Tug Fest is happening in Port Byron, Illinois and LeClaire, Iowa this weekend! Today through Saturday each of the two cities will have a plethora of family-friendly activities planned. On Saturday, the nationally […]
We are excited to announce the Barge Party is back again and more exciting than ever! Come join us on the Quad Cities riverfront on June 15th as we reveal our NEW headquarters and NEW Floating Classroom! This is our biggest event of the year, with over 900 in attendance. It brings our crew, sponsors, […]
he river cruise industry directly activates the Quad Cities’ riverfront and American Cruise Lines (ACL) has a new riverboat cruising the Mississippi River this season. American Symphony will stop in the Quad Cities for the first time on Monday, September 26 at River Heritage Park, Davenport. It will be unique because ACL’s American Melody will […]
Take part in the largest paddle on the Mississippi! Floatzilla 2020 will happen this Saturday Aug 20. Experience the Mississippi River free of commercial barge traffic. All paddle crafts are welcome to participate, but only kayaks and canoes are allowed in Lock 15. This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic some aspects of Floatzilla have […]
The Quad Cities Beer Battle hits the Mississippi Saturday, May 21! The Quad Cities Beer Battle on the Belle is a craft beer fest on neutral waters to determine the best brewery in the area. Guests will cruise up and down the Mississippi River sampling beers and listening to music. You’ll receive a “passport” to […]
The morning after he gave a visionary talk on repurposing the I-80 bridge across the Mississippi River, Chad Pregracke was back at the Rust Belt Friday to push the process of gathering public support for the planned Bison Bridge. Jake Ford, director of government affairs with the Quad Cities Chamber, led a morning legislative forum […]
EXCLUSIVE: River cleanup champion Chad Pregracke and a newly formed foundation unveiled conceptual plans tonight (March 18) for repurposing the Interstate 80 bridge over the Mississippi River into a wildlife crossing and pedestrian parkway called Bison Bridge. Pregracke, President & Founder of Living Lands & Waters, joined fellow members of the Bison Bridge Foundation in […]
Join the Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops for Landslide, A Tribute to the Music of Fleetwood Mac, this Saturday Sep 12 from 7 – 10 p.m. in LeClaire Park (400 W Beiderbecke Dr. Davenport). Enjoy an evening outside along the banks of the Mississippi River accompanied by Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits including “Big […]
