We made some riverfront visits on our road trip to Davenport, Iowa last Friday. Olivia had a Nose Work Trial in the area, so we left home early and made a couple fun stops along the way. Mom wanted to find a park she has been to before in Waterloo, but being directionally challenged, she couldn’t find it. We still managed to find a nice spot along the Cedar River in Waterloo.
The sunshine really heated up things but we were lucky to find some paths in a wooded area along the river to keep us cool. Mom said we couldn’t go in the water because it is a river and she doesn’t know if it is clean and safe or not.
Once we arrived in Davenport, we headed for the hotel to unload. Rain and storms were forecast, so we hurried up and headed for the riverfront to get in a walk before it started to rain. The plan was to go down along the river in Davenport, but once again, Mom is directionally challenged. Despite having GPS, two actually, she managed to end up driving over the bridge into Illinois. No problem, we simply found Schwiebert Park in Rock Island which overlooks Davenport. Traveling with our Mom, this stuff happens all the time, so we are flexible.
Going along the walking path we could see the Rock Island Arsenal. The Rock Island Arsenal is an active U.S. Army facility located in Rock Island County. It is located on a 946-acre island in the Mississippi River, between Davenport, Iowa and Rock Island, Illinois. Today, the Rock Island Arsenal is the nation’s largest government owned and operated arsenal. No worries, we did not see or acquire any weapons.
On the other side of the walking path is BNSF. There are lots of tracks and trains, mostly parked but some actually moving along. We find this little depot building rather funny, so we took a photo of it.
Rock Island probably has some running events along the nice riverside trail. We saw this three mile marker as we walked along the path.
Olivia likes this piece of artwork we found right next to a nice playground at the park. Does anyone know what this piece of art is supposed to represent?
Geese certainly make a lot of riverfront visits, like these two birds behind us. They look like Canadian Geese and they should go back to Canada. They are pretty birds, but very mean and messy birds that we are not fond of.
Behind us you will see the Lock and Dam 15 between Rock Island and the Rock Island Arsenal Island. Back in March of 2019, Bailie and I actually went to another park on the river but on the Davenport side. We met some of our friends there.
The weather was up around eight degrees, and we were both pretty warm as there wasn’t much shade at the park. We took a quick walk into the town area near the park but not much was going on. We both thought maybe a nice cold beverage would do us good, but the Rock Island Brewing Company doesn’t make dog beer. It was time to return to the car, grab some water Mom brought along from home, and head back to our accommodations for the night. hope you enjoyed some of the riverfront with us.
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That river front area sure looks interesting and you girls look quite happy there!
It was nice to get out and go for a good walk after the drive down there.
I think your Mom needs a gps collar.
She says without GPS we couldn’t travel much because she can’t even read a map! Her dad used to get really frustrated with her about that, but she just can’t figure it out.
we love the statua too, Olivia… it looks a little like something our dad would make … is there duct tape somewhere?
I didn’t see any duct tape. Maybe he can make a copy of it for you in his spare time?
You make your travels so interesting and fun! I like hearing your stories and seeing your photos. XOXO Sparkle
Thank you. If we are going somewhere we should stop and find something interesting to see and do besides just our sports.
I love it that mom takes you to fun places, but I laughed out loud with her being directionally challenged. She’s not the only one.
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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches all around and my best to your mom. ♥
Mom says she could get lost walking around the block and we believe her! She just doesn’t have any sense of direction but we love her anyway.
You find the most interesting places to explore! Have a good week!
No matter where you go, there has to be some place interesting and/or fun to see.
Sometimes a change in plans is a good thing. You girls always have the bestest adventures!
Sometimes it is and it all worked out. Thankfully getting back to our hotel went much better!
What a nice walk today girls! New parks are always fun to visit, aren’t they??
Happy Monday!
xoxo,
Arty and the Gang
New places in general are always a lot of fun.
Goodness! you girls sure got some sights in!
We always try to find something fun to do when we travel.
You girls and your Mom find some great fun stops on your road trips! Thanks for sharing them with us!
We try. If mom can find them, we can see them.
Fun travels to fun places, and we enjoy being “hitch hikers”!
Mom says we can’t pick up hitch hikers, but your kind is not a problem 🙂
love your photos! You always do such fun things!
Mom loves to do road trips with us and we all enjoy finding something new and fun to do along the way.
Glad to see where you girls get out and about
We get out and about all over the place really!
Some members of my mom’s family are from Davenport and some from Rock Island. What nice places to visit!
That is pretty cool. Too bad you were not along on our quick trip! There are some pretty spots in that area.
You two and Mom saw some neat sights. And cool artwork! I love anything by the water, and fortunately, it is a bit cooler there, too! I don’t travel too much so I enjoyed being an armchair traveler with you guys!
We don’t do big trips usually but the short ones are fun too. Glad you can come along from your armchair!
You girls sure had fun in the park. I am not sure about art representation. Sometime I see things and when you ask someone else they see something very different. The geese are terribly messy and they are very mean. We steer clear of them at the open spaces where we can walk. All in all looks like you had a fun time.
We always tell the Canadian Geese to get out of here and go back to Canada. They are pretty but mean and dirty and no one wants them around. In the statue they are nice.
Those were some fun sights to see!
It is a nice area for a walk after a long drive.