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Marge Cline Whitewater Course

The Marge Cline Whitewater Course is part of Bicentennial Riverfront Park and is located in downtown Yorkville.  The park also has a playground, and fishing pier. A day in the sun at this amazing kayak park is a perfect way to enjoy a warm summer day.  Weather its a canoe, kayak, or tube, there is no better way to travel Illinois. This man made kayak park is 1,100 feet in length and the Fox River drops almost 6 feet between the eastern and western edges of the chute.  Providing the course with excellent rapids, that are safe enough for beginners, but still provide  thrill seekers with an amazing experience as well. The best part about the Marge Cline Whitewater course, is that its always free to use! The kayak adventure of a lifetime can be found at 301 E Hydraulic Street in Yorkville Illinois. For those interested in renting a vessel, The Yak Shack, is open daily from 9 to 5.  Providing adventurers with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes. More information can be found by clicking here.

Willis Tower Glass Skydeck

Step outside the third tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. At 1,353 feet in the air, the Ledge’s glass boxes extend out 4.3 feet from the Skydeck. Offering spectacular views spanning up to four states and The Ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside the 103rd floor of Willis Tower! The Ledge transforms how visitors experience Chicago. At 1,353 feet up, The Ledge’s glass boxes extend out 4.3 feet from the skyscraper’s Skydeck on the 103rd floor, providing never-before-seen views of the city. For more information, click here.

Room 13

Ever dream of a bar just for you, with no long lines or the obvious newcomer disrupting the regulars’ environment? Room 13 is the real-life manifestation of these adult dreams. In true speak-easy form, it’s located behind a mysterious unmarked door in a dark alley next to the Old Chicago Inn. Don’t try to just stop in – it’s protected with a constantly changing password given to members only. Stay at the hotel for an in to the bar, or sign up for a yearly membership. It’s worth the investment to sip on a cool cocktail reminiscent of the roaring 20s. The secrecy just enhances the experience. For more information, click here.

Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium sparks compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world.Visit today to experience unbelievable animals from around the globe, including sea otters, dolphins, penguins and more! Shedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois. The aquarium opened on May 30, 1930, the 5 million US gal aquarium was for some time the largest indoor facility in the world. Today it holds about 32,000 animals. The Shedd is located at 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, IL. For more information, click here.

Sylvan Island

Abandoned industrial site that is approximately 37 acres by the Mississippi/Sylvan Slough. Offering crushed limestone hiking trails & dirt bike trails. The park is riddled with ancient ruins from the industrial era, and is a popular spot for fishing, picnic’s and bird-watching. According to hauntedillinois.com the island is also thee most haunted place in Illinois. The island is located at 1st Ave & 2nd Street, Moline, IL. For more information, click here.

Upper Dells Boat Tour

In the Upper Dells, the section of river above the dam in Wisconsin Dells, you’ll journey northward, cruising through an awesome path cut by ancient glaciers. You’ll pass under pine-crowned cliffs, navigate winding river narrows, and view iconic sandstone formations like Chimney Rock, Blackhawk’s Profile and Romance Cliff. But your adventure is just beginning! Two shore landings beckon, ports of call you’ll experience only on Dells Boat Tours®. Witches Gulch is a spectacular and spooky walk through a narrow canyon carved by wind and water and filled with fern glens, shadowy passages and hidden whirlpool chambers. At Stand Rock, you’ll walk to the base of this imposing pillar of sandstone, then watch as high above you, a trained dog makes the famous leap from cliff face to Stand Rock and back again. For more information, click here.

Northwoods Zipline

Northwoods Zip Line Adventure Tours is your one-stop-shop for eco-adventure tourism. They offer you unforgettable, fun-packed wilderness adventures all year round.  Here at Northwoods Zip Line Adventure Tours we are passionate about getting out in the fresh air and experiencing the great outdoors. We proudly offer the biggest and best ziplining adventure course in Wisconsin and the Midwest as well as many other exciting activities. Zipling, Kayaking, Aerial course, and ATV tours.  For more information, click here.

Wildman Adventure Resort

Located in the North woods of beautiful Wisconsin, Wildman offers a wide assortment of exhilarating adventure trips! Ranging from wild to mild, their trips have something for everyone. At the Menominee Outpost you can enjoy whitewater rafting, ziplining, paintball, rock climbing, and golf. At the Peshtigo River Outpost activities include: whitewater rafting, paddle boarding, The Alpine Tower High Ropes Course, and kayaking lake tours. For more information or to plan your visit, click here.

Cave Of The Mounds

Cave of the Mounds, was discovered in 1939, in Blue Mound Wisconsin, and has been open for cave tours for over 75 years. Guided tours of this underground wonderland follow paved, lighted walkways everyday of the year.  These cave tours take you past an amazing array of crystal formations, stalactites, stalagmites, and columns. Weather you’re looking for a fun way to beat the summer heat, or an experienced cave explorer, this tour has something for everyone. For more information, click here.

Cave Point Kayak Tour

Wisconsin’s Door County sits on a narrow peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan. With this kayak tour, safely explore the thousand-year-old caves and scenic waterways of Cave Point County Park and Whitefish Dunes State Park with a guide. Along with a tandem kayak and a life vest, your tour also includes an introductory paddle lesson. Plus, choose from multiple times to best suit your schedule. Pictures can hardly do justice to the crystal waters and breathtaking natural beauty experienced while paddling along the rugged Wisconsin shoreline. On the way to the caves and coves, you have the opportunity to gain confidence in your technique as you paddle along the lakefront scenery. This tour offers an amazing view of the vistas that can only be viewed from the water. Through expert guidance you gain access to one of Door County’s hidden gems. For more information, click here.

The Kid’s Ninja Adventure Run/Walk is a 1.5 mile mud run featuring more than 25 different obstacles. This challenging but fun race will take kids aged 5-14  up and down hills, thru pastures, woods, and rugged terrain, before winding you through Case Creek. This race is an absolute blast, and is something the kids will want to do over and over! Race waves begin at 9 am.  As an added bonus, Case Creek Obstacles is offering a 10% discount for readers of this article. Just use promo code Adventure, when you register online!

Case Creek Obstacles has been putting on high quality Adventure Runs, since 2013, and recently decided to add the Kid’s Ninja Adventure Run. The goal for the Kid’s Run is simple: provide outstanding obstacles, a safe but challenging course, and an unforgettable experience!

What really separates this race from some of the  others, is the detail that goes into the event! The course is perfect for first time runners, but challenging enough for the more athletic kids. There is truly  something for everyone!

For an event like this, experience matters, and in the Quad Cities, no one has been doing it longer then the Case Creek Obstacle crew!

At the Kid’s Ninja Adventure Run, they aim to help participants achieve something they may not think is possible.  Some obstacles may seen difficult while others are easy. Accomplish whatever you can, and most importantly have fun!

The Obstacles in this race, and the course itself is designed for those ages 5-14 only. However there will be an adult adventure run, Saturday August 6th,with more than 35 different obstacles! 

The Kid’s Ninja Adventure Run has partnered with three great charities for this event! Arrowhead Ranch, Youth Sports League, and Pregnancy Resources. When you register for the race a portion of the registration fee goes to help these awesome groups. You can also make a donation at the time of sign up as well.

Register online at getmeregistered.com So get the kids together, and sign up now, this is one summer run you wont want to miss!! Be sure to sign up early, heats and availability are limited.  Don’t forget to use promo code Adventure, to save 10% on registration!

Race day address is 7625 120th Avenue, Coal Valley, IL 61240. For more information, click here.

The Case Creek Obstacle Course is a 5k mud run featuring more than 35 different obstacles. This challenging but fun race will take you up and down hills, thru pastures, woods, and rugged terrain, before winding you through Case Creek for the last 3/10 of a mile. If there is one race you plan to run this year, make it the Case Creek Obstacle Race Saturday, August 6th. Race waves begin at 9 am.  As an added bonus, Case Creek Obstacles is offering a 10% discount for readers of this article. Just use promo code Adventure, when you register online!

The guys behind the Case Creek Obstacle Course started putting on the race back in 2013, with the goal of providing the runner with outstanding obstacles, a challenging run,and a great time. With lots of hard work and exceptional customer service the race has since grown into the premier obstacle race in the Quad City area!

What really separates this race from some of the  others, is the fact that there is truly  something for everyone!  In creating this course the goal was clear: provide a race that will challenge all ages and levels of ability-from the first time participant to the avid runner.  At Case Creek Obstacles, they aim to help participants achieve something they may not think is possible.  Some obstacles may seen difficult while others are easy. Accomplish whatever you can, and most importantly have fun!

The Obstacles in this race, and the course itself is designed for those aged 14 and up only. However there will be a kids obstacle race, Sunday June 5th, and Sunday September 11th, with 20 obstacles, designed for those age 5-14. You can register for the kids obstacle race by clicking here.

The tentative list of obstacles are: Tire Run, Mud Pits, Log Jam Trail, Mud Climb, The Wood Walls, Clay Mud Crawl, Over and Under Barriers, Balance Course, Weight Carry, Weight Lifting, Tire Wall, Cargo Net Climb, Ninja Wall Scaling, Ninja Jump Boxes, Log Cabin, Log Jump, Mud Trench, Rope Swing, Frame Climb-Over, Incline Wall, Mud Slide, Creek Running and several trails weaving thru the woods.

The Case Creek Obstacle Race has partnered with three great charities for this event! Arrowhead Ranch, Youth Sports League, and Pregnancy Resources. When you register for the race a portion of the registration fee goes to help these awesome groups. You can also make a donation at the time of sign up as well.

Register online at getmeregistered.com So get your friends together, and sign up now, this is one summer run you wont want to miss!! Be sure to sign up early, heats and availability are limited.  Don’t forget to use promo code Adventure, to save 10% on registration!

This is the most fun you will ever have while running!

For more information visit: Casecreekobstacles.com

Race day address is 7625 120th Avenue, Coal Valley, IL 61240.

This year’s race will have some special pre-race Ninja obstacles as well as climbing walls, cargo net, mud pits, monkey bars and much more .

Decorah High Point Cabins

This family owned business located in Decorah Iowa, is the perfect place to get away from it all. There are 8 different cabins available, each with its own unique style.  All cabins are fully furnished, and feature some remarkable amenities within! The cabins are climate controlled, with a full kitchen, and include a Jacuzzi style hot tub, a gas/electric fireplace, as well as Smart televisions! 2 of the cabins come with hot-tubs! For more information, click here.

Raccoon River Retreat

This cabin retreat has plenty of space, and all the amenities you could ask for. The cabin sits on 11 heavily wooded acres, and even includes its own private pond! There are 4 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a living space that centers on family fun! Did I mention the cabin has its own private indoor heated pool? Raccoon River Retreat is located in the secluded Iowa town of Adel. For more information, click here.

Bear Creek Cabins

This family owned business, is located in the secluded hills of Highlandville.  This heavily wooded area is an outdoor paradise featuring 9 absolutely breathtaking cabins, as well as a large campground featuring 12 sites with electricity, and 10 primitive sites! These charming log cabins vary in size and style, so weather your looking for a great location for your next family reunion,or a new spot for your hunting/fishing trip, or just a romantic get away with that special someone you’re sure to find exactly what your looking for at Bear Creek Cabins. For more information, click here.

Grumpster’s Log Cabins

Grumpster’s Cabins are custom log homes built with rustic comfort in mind. There are multiple cabins to choose from each one uniquely designed to provide a relaxing getaway. The cabins are located in McGregor, just minutes from Pikes Peak State Park as well as the World Famous Spook Cave! For more information, click here.

Horn’s Ferry Hideaway

Horn’s Ferry Hideaway has two gorgeous cabins located about 50 yards from the banks of the Des Moines River, right below Red Rock Damn, and only a two minute drive from Iowa’s largest lake. These charming studio cabins are located in a very secluded, wooded setting. Each cabin comes with a fully equipped kitchen, large Jacuzzi tub, king size bed, fireplace/air conditioning, satellite TV with surround sound and so much more!  The cabins are located at Address: 1136 198th Pl. in Knoxville. For more information, click here.