Ride the Island - June 15, 2025
This year, River Action is thrilled to present Ride the Island! Join us on Father's day for the opportunity to ride the roads and trails of the Rock Island Arsenal Island, explore its history, and compete for exciting prizes!
See you on June 15, 2025!
While you're here - check out last year's June event...
2024 Explore & Seek is June 1st through 30th!
River Action's 5th Annual Explore & Seek Scavenger Hunt (formerly Ride & Seek) is an event for families and explorers of all ages. During the entire month of June, participants will seek the answers to environmental, conservation, and historical clues. Explore & Seek gets our community outdoors and connected to nature, bringing awareness and awe to local Wild Places and conservation areas. Registrants receive an Explorer Kit, including a tie-dye drawstring bag, clue map, field notebook, pen, compass carabiner, and coupons to local businesses to redeem near each clue location. Prizes are given to those who answer the most clues correctly. “Junior Explorer” certificates and ball caps are given to children under 12 who visit a minimum of 5 locations and correctly answer the clues. See below for details, rules, and FAQs. For more information contact Ashley Hamerlinck at ahamerlinck@riveraction.org or call 563.322.2969 with questions.
CLICK HERE to see the 2024 clue answer sheet!
CLICK HERE for a PDF of the 2024 winners!
CLICK HERE to visit the Explore & Seek Facebook Event page! Be sure to share the event, check in when you visit a park, and share pictures of your adventures! (But not your answers!)
CLICK HERE to visit QCTrails.org for parks & trails details and directions.
Thank you to all of our sponsors and coupon providers!
Prizes include (1) PlayStation 5, (1) YETI Tundra 105 Hard Cooler, (4) Ultimate Adventure Day Passes to The Fun Station QC, (5) 90-Minute Jump Passes to Elevate Trampoline Park (Milan, IL or Davenport, IA), and (10) Whitey's Ice Cream Single Dip Scoops.
- Each single registration includes a drawstring bag, compass carabiner, field notebook, pen, parks map with clues, and coupons to nearby restaurants and businesses.
- Each family registration includes a drawstring bag, fanny pack, 2 compass carabiners, 2 field notebooks, 2 pens, sidewalk chalk, parks map with clues, and coupons to nearby restaurants and businesses.
- Each Junior Explorer includes a compass carabiner, field notebook, pen, and sidewalk chalk. (Does NOT include bag, fanny pack, park map or coupons, and is not eligible to win Grand Prizes.)
- Prices: Single Explorer $30 ($38 shipped) | Family Explorer $40 ($49 shipped) | Junior Explorer $5 ($10 shipped) | "Swag Free" Map Only Registration - No Explorer Kit $20 ($22 shipped) Member discounts available!
- Registrants can pick up their Explorer Kits now and through the month of June at River Action - 822 E. River Drive, Davenport, IA. Hours M-F 8:30-5. We are NOT open on weekends.
- The first 100 single or family registrations will receive a free scoop of ice cream coupon from Happy Joe's in LeClaire, IA.
CONTEST RULES
- Prizes will be given to those who solve the most clues correctly. In the event of a tie, a winner will be drawn. First place winner will be given first choice between grand prizes, second place winner will be given second choice and so on. Prizes include (1) PlayStation 5, (1) YETI Tundra 105 Hard Cooler, (4) Ultimate Adventure Day Passes to The Fun Station QC, (5) 90-Minute Jump Passes to Elevate Trampoline Park (Milan, IL or Davenport, IA), and (10) Whitey's Ice Cream Single Dip Scoops.
- River Action reserves the right to disqualify any participant who has violated any contest rules.
- One submission per paid single or family registration. You must be registered to participate. One prize per registration. Junior registrations are not eligible for grand prizes and must be attached to a family registration to qualify for any prize.
- Registrants can pick up their Explorer Kits with Clue Maps now and through the month of June at River Action - 822 E. River Drive, Davenport, IA. Hours M-F 8:30-5. We are NOT open on weekends.
- All submissions must be submitted or turned in no later than July 1st. No exceptions.
- Registered Junior Explorers who answer 5 clues correctly will receive a Wild Places hat (while supplies last) and Junior Explorer Certificate. Junior Explorers may compete to win prizes for most clues answered, but are not eligible to receive *grand* prizes (PlayStation or YETI). Junior explorers must be attached to a single or family registration to win.
- Answers can be submitted online via the provided Google Form link, by email to ahamerlinck@riveraction.org, or by mailing or bringing in their answer sheet to River Action no later than July1st.
FAQ
Q: How do I submit my answers?
A: Answers can be submitted online via the provided Google Form link here, by email or scan to ahamerlinck@riveraction.org, or by mailing or bringing in your answer sheet to River Action no later than July1st.
Q: What prizes can I win as a Junior Explorer registered participant?
A: Junior Explorers (+ $5 registrations) can submit their clue answers to compete in the 'most clues answered' contest and are eligible to win Adventure Passes, Jump Passes, and Ice Cream Scoops. They must be attached to a single or family registration.
Q: When and where can I pick up my Explorer Kit and Clue Map?
A: Registrants can pick up their Explorer Kits with Clue Maps now and through the month of June at River Action - 822 E. River Drive, Davenport, IA. Hours M-F 8:30-5. We are NOT open on weekends.
Q: Is there a deadline for submitting my answers?
A: Submissions must be received by July 1st, no exceptions.
Q: Can I re-submit my answers if I think I got one wrong?
A: Yes! You can re-submit your answers any time before July 1st.
Q Is there a cut-off for registrations?
A: You can register any time from now through June 28th. Please note that our hours are 8:30-5, M-F. You will not be able to pick up your Explorer Kit or Clue Map after 5pm on Friday, May 31st. We will re-open on Monday, June 3rd at 8:30am.
Q: What if I still have questions?
A: Call us at 563-322-2969 or stop into River Action at 822 E River Drive in Davenport, IA. You can also email ahamerlinck@riveraction.org.
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