National Conference Comes to Town

Davenport, and the Quad Cities, will welcome the 18th National Trails Symposium next week. It is nice to see the national recognition for our recreational trail systems. The past two conferences were held in Austin and Orlando, so this is a significant event landed by the QC Convention and Visitor's Bureau. It is nice to see the tourism dollars generated by hotel/motel tax revenues and in our community in general. It will also be nice to see these folks in the River Center for their workshops.

Our trails have come a long ways since the 1980's. The Duck Creek path is 10 miles long, spanning from West Davenport to the East Bettendorf. Our riverfront path now connects from the Isle/Capri to Credit Island, a solid six mile stretch. On the Illinois side one can travel from Sunset Park in Rock Island, 90 miles up river. This coupled with off road trails at Scott County Park, Blackhawk Park, Wildcat Den, and soon at Sunderbruch Park -- truly give us some great "quality of life" amenities for all to enjoy.

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