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The Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois

To celebrate the wedding of a good friend, we flew into the Quad Cities, an area straddling both Iowa and Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. The Quad Cities are made up of five ‘major’ cities: Moline, East Moline, and Rock Island in Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. There are interesting activities in each of the cities- from the John Deere Museum in Moline to Rich Island's arsenal and more.

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Friday Fun Wine List: Wines That Taste Like Juice

In this weekend wine list, the Cranky Camper offers recommendations for sweet and juicy wines. The best part: they're all under $10 and refreshing.

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EPCOT and the Not-So-Hidden Mickey

In the fourth article in the Disney World series, the Haas family shares their explorations of EPCOT. Highlights include attractions in Future World as well as dining experiences at the World Showcase. As a bonus, the story of the writer's childhood Mickey plush toy is shared, bringing a touch of nostalgia.