Travel silently through the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge and experience the beauty that only the refuge can bring. Participants will be able to view various species of migratory birds, native plants, dragonflies, damselflies, and butterflies. Be sure to bring your camera and binoculars. Binoculars are available to borrow. From Spring thru […]
The tradition continues–rain or shine! The historic Village of Grand Detour hosts one of the oldest art festivals in Illinois on Sunday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE! The beautiful grounds of the John Deere Historic Site enhance the artwork and ambiance. The festival offers art for sale, music, food vendors, blacksmith demonstrations, […]
Travel silently through the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge and experience the beauty that only the refuge can bring. Participants will be able to view various species of migratory birds, native plants, dragonflies, damselflies, and butterflies. Be sure to bring your camera and binoculars. Binoculars are available to borrow. From Spring thru […]
Travel silently through the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge and experience the beauty only the refuge can bring. Participants can view various species of migratory birds, native plants, dragonflies, damselflies, and butterflies. Be sure to bring your camera and binoculars, which can be borrowed. From Spring thru late Summer 1st & 3rd […]
A Run for Everyone Come to the country in Morrison and enjoy a fun yet challenging 5K run or duathlon. Bring the family or co-workers—it's a guaranteed great time. Children's Run and Color Run The day begins with the children's runs at 8:15 and 8:30. 5K/Duath at 9:00 a.m. The Color Run at 11:15 is […]
Sept. 22, 2024 Celebrate the start of autumn with the Friends of the Hennepin Canal. The event starts in Rock Falls at the Route 40 Hennepin Canal boat launch (Bridge 45) at 10:30 a.m. and goes to the Rock River and back, approximately 4.4 miles round trip. Lunch will be served afterward at the Route […]
Tacos and Wrestling Come to the RB&W District on Friday, September 27, from 3 pm to 10 pm for our Taco Throwdown. There will be tacos and other great treats. Sundae Funday and Brito’s Grill are helping with our first-ever taco-eating contest at 6 pm. The first to eat all 20 tacos wins. ZOWA Live […]
Rock Falls Tourism and Selmi's Greenhouse are proud to present the 4th Lumberjack Show on October 5. The Lumberjack Enterprises from Minnesota perform three shows (30 minutes each) throughout the day. Showtimes are 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. At 1:30 p.m., there is an interactive kid's lumberjack camp. Lots of family activities There […]