"We may not have wings or leaves, but we humans do have words. Language is our gift and our responsibility. I've come to think of writing as an act of reciprocity with the living land. Words to remember old stories, words to tell new ones, stories that bring science and spirit back together..."

-Robin Wall Kimmerer

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Riverside Park & Cemetery (Moline, IL)
Riverside Park & Cemetery (Moline, IL)

This cemetery shall forever be known as “The One Where I Saw a Coyote”. But before I get to that, I’ll give you the official deets. Riverside Cemetery is another beautiful, historic cemetery in the QCA. There is a 4 mile loop from my house that I like to walk…

Oakdale Cemetery (Davenport, IA)
Oakdale Cemetery (Davenport, IA)

From their own site: “It is one of the Quad Cities oldest and most beautiful cemeteries, boasting century-old Oaks, gently rolling hills and knolls, and a beautiful reflecting pond near the cemetery entrance. “

Chippiannock Cemetery (Rock Island, IL)
Chippiannock Cemetery (Rock Island, IL)

The word “Chippiannock” is a Native American term which means “place of the dead”. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. You can make a nice 3-4 mile loop of this cemetery, while checking out some cool old headstones and mature trees.

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The haunt has come to an end for the season and I am so grateful for the experience! Getting to come back 4 consecutive weekends gave me a chance to get more comfortable and consistent with my props, invest further in stage gear, and play with costum
This weather is as good as it gets. The transition from summer to fall feels like a gentle one this year. #qcwoc ☀️ 🛶💗