Rock Island National Cemetery | River Action, Inc.

RiverWay Guides

- Walking Guide now available at the River Action office in Davenport and the Visit Quad Cities office in Moline. It can also be viewed online here.

Welcome to RiverWay – the Quad Cities’ scenic stretch of the Mississippi River with almost 100 miles of area parks, trails and overlooks between the river bluffs. Enjoy America’s most famous river by walking or biking along its paved riverfront trails.

BIKING INFO

Kayak/Canoe the RiverWay

Experience the Mississippi River as it was first discovered, while paddling! The Quad Cities area is rich with water. Paddling conditions on the Mississippi and Rock Rivers are perfect for multi-day excursions with camping access, afternoon urban getaways, and getting in touch with nature for all levels of paddlers. The 45 miles of Quad Cities Water Trails also tie directly into 73 miles of recreational trails for exceptional cycling and hiking.

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Who is known as 'The Father of Rock Island Arsenal?'

CLICK HERE to find out who is known as "The Father of the Rock Island Arsenal."

The Rock Island National Cemetery is one of over 130 national cemeteries in the United States that are operated by the National Cemetery Administration of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Because it dates to 1863, it is among the 20 oldest national cemeteries.