Best Fall Colors in the Quad Cities

Are you looking for the peak of fall color in the Quad Cities? There is still time to plan your autumn trip. We have you covered with the updated fall foliage reports from the Illinois and Iowa DNRs. They keep an eye on the current weather conditions and frost forecasts which affect the leaves changing colors and regularly update these sites.

In this neck of the woods, you'll find trees such as oak, white ash, red maple, sugar maple, hickories, and burning bushes.

Here are 3 parks to go check out in the Quad Cities to appreciate the beautiful fall views:

Black Hawk State Historic Site

Quad Citizen Deb Doehler, says, “The hardwood forest and the Rock River provides habitat for over 175 species of birds with migration being a favorite time for bird watching. Bald Eagles are seen during the winter. On the southwest corner of the historic site is a native prairie area which you can walk through.”

Wild Cat Den State Park

Melissa Schwartz, from A Little Time and a Keyboard, says, “An adventure to Wildcat Den invites admiration and exploration of nature's wonders. The forces of nature behind crafting magnificent rock formations awe during any hike at Wildcat Den. It is no wonder that Wildcat Den State Park is one of the most photographed places in Iowa! Our adventure provided us with such a magical morning enchanted by nature. A trip to Wildcat Den is an ideal addition to any Quad Cities trip for nature lovers.”

Illiniwek Forest Preserve

In 1944 the Rock Island County Forest Preserve Commissioners purchased a 174-acre tract of land along the Mississippi River shoreline east of Hampton. It is the perfect place to camp, fish, hike, or take in the beautiful views of the Mississippi River.