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Wapsi River Environmental Education Center
- 31555 52nd Avenue
- (563) 328-3286
- https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/conservation/wapsi
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You can rent snowshoes during the week from the Wapsi River Education Center from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. There’s no fee and there are plenty of places to snowshoe there. They have a mix of sizes – mainly middle to large sizes but have some for little feet. Cross country skiis are available as well. Equipment only available to rent with 4+ inch snow base. Contact 563-328-3286.
The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center is located along the Wapsipinicon River and consists of 225 acres of upland and bottomland forests, grasslands, and wetlands. The Wapsi Center, along with Sherman Park across the river, provide a 432-acre complex offering a wide variety of uses.
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Wapsi River Environmental Education Center Guides
Winter Hiking and Snowshoeing in the Quad Cities
visitquadcities (Visit Quad Cities ) ou see a fresh expanse of newly fallen snow. What do you want to do? Make footprints across it, write your name, make a snow angel, build a snowman, etc. Did snowshoeing come to mind? Or maybe going for a hike? If not, maybe it should! Kelly Daugherty is an avid outdoors person, even in the winter. “It definitely helps eliminate some of those winter blues,” Kelly says. “It's a mental benefit for everyone, even the dog! My big dog, a Great Pyrenees named Adekes, LOVES snow. He would stay out there for hours if we would let him.” Winter hiking or snowshoeing offers a whole new view of the woods. You can see through the woods to what may be on the other side of that tree or what may be around the corner. A lot of times in the summer months when everything is all green and lush, you miss seeing things like animal tracks or the way the ice forms on certain objects. A snow-filled scene is like no other—the way it settles on the trees is always different and always beautiful. If you’re ready to go snowshoeing, any kind of snow will work…but a brand-new snowfall is the best. There’s nothing better than a fresh snowfall when it has gotten just cold enough to form a nice, crunchy layer on the top. Watch out for icy areas or icy weather conditions because you’ll be too busy watching your step to enjoy nature’s beauty.