Geocaching on the RiverWay

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Geocaching is a fun and interactive outdoor sporting activity in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called "geocaches" or "caches", anywhere in the world.

Not a Geocacher yet? No problem. You can sign up for free and start the fun today! River Action has hidden a number of caches along the RiverWay for you to locate.



Each cache is primed with a little prize from River Action for the "first to find" [FTF in geo-speak]. It's typical for geocachers to leave behind small "treasures" that are fun to find so bring something with you to leave in the cache for the next hunter.

After you find the cache you can hear some unique history about the specific area as each cache ties in with the RiverWay Audio Tour. So be sure to have your phone with you.

Here are the RiverWay Caches currently out in the wild:

  • Davenport, IA - How did Stubbs Eddy get its name?
  • Davenport, IA - Who designed the Mississippi River’s first railroad bridge?
  • Davenport, IA - How did Credit Island get its name?
  • Davenport, IA - Who first developed this area in the 1830s?
  • Bettendorf, IA - What was Bettendorf called before it was Bettendorf?
  • Moline, IL - Who is Marquis Harbor named after?
  • Moline, IL - Terry's Island/Paddler's Delight
  • Rock Island, IL - What President participated in the 1854 Grand Excursion?
  • Rock Island, IL - Sylvan Slough Natural Area is a demo project for what program?
  • Rock Island, IL - How long is the Crescent Bridge?
  • East Moline, IL - When was John Deere Harvester built?
  • Hampton, IL - How much did it cost to build the Brettun & Black Store?



    • Are you hooked and want to see what else is out there to find? Check out this map for other QC Area caches in the wild.

    Have fun and spread the word about all the geo-treasures you can find on the RiverWay!