News and Events

Watch for Information on Upcoming Events

Ø      Our Seasonal Hennepin Canal Walk is now OPEN!

Ø      Mark your calendars for the next walk: The German American Heritage Center Walk on May 17, 2008 featuring the Davenport Farmer's Market. Download brochure.

Ø      Monthly Meetings held at 7pm on the first Wednesday of the month at the Butterworth Center

Visit our Year Round and Seasonal Events

Ø       Moline RiverWay Year Round Volksmarch - includes a scenic walk along the Mississippi riverfront starting at the Quad Cities' newest landmark, Centre Station.

Ø       Davenport IA Riverfront Year Round Volksmarch - includes the fabulous Skybridge that overlooks the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport including the new Figge Arts Museum.

Ø       Seasonal Walk Along the Hennepin Canal Geneseo - NOW OPEN through October 29, 2008 along the scenic Hennepin Canal, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Special Programs

American Authors and Literary Landmarks (Davenport IA, Moline IL, Geneseo. IL)

College Campus Walk (Davenport IA)

Islands (Moline IL)

RailRoad Heritage (Davenport IA, Moline IL)

RiverWalk America (Davenport IA, Moline IL)

US Presidents (Davenport IA)

Walking USA State Parks (Geneseo. IL)

 What is Volkssporting?

The term volkssport literally means sport of the people.  Participants include everyone from grandparents to grandchildren.  Everyone who pays a registration fee and completes the required distance (at loan own pace) is declared a winner and receives a medal, patch or other award.  For anyone who wants to participate, but chooses not to receive an award, there is no charge.  Read more.