Appreciating the Vision of Jens Jensen Walking Through His Garden at the Quad Cities Hauberg Estate

 

Admiring a Jens Jensen Garden and Fascinating Local History at the Hauberg Estate in Rock Island, Illinois

Disclosure: Thank you to Visit Quad Cities for hosting my trip to the Quad Cities in order to share incredible experiences with my audience. Opinions are 100% my own.

The Hauberg Estate rises as a majestic architectural treasure from atop a hill in Rock Island, Illinois. Touring the estate introduced us to magnificent gardens as well as the interesting history of the estate. Immediately upon first entering the grounds, I knew an afternoon of admiring beautiful landscaping, nature inspired architecture and interesting stories would unfold. 

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Quiet Morning in Nature at Black Hawk State Historic Site {Rock Island, Illinois}

We began our first morning in the Quad Cities meandering through Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island, Illinois. The historic site is nestled along the Rock River. Part of the preserve maintains trails along outcrops of the river.

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Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show in Rock Island, Illinois

Our first evening in the Quad Cities, we delighted in a water ski show by Backwater Gamblers. The Backwater Gamblers hold two free shows each week during the summer with additional shows during holidays. They are a water ski team, so they sometimes cancel performance due to a competition.

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