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Perhaps you’ll celebrate Global Sleep Under the Stars night on August 8 by learning about the moon & stars and spending an evening stargazing.

If you’ll need Wifi on your trip, don’t forget to reserve a Hotspot a few weeks in advance. If your phone’s camera isn’t stellar, borrow a digital camera from the library: Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS digital camera or a GoPro Hero 7 Action Camera or GoPro Hero session with accessories for some live action. Grab a Solar power bank 10000mAh battery pack or a IOGear Wireless 4-port USB sharing station so your smart phone battery stays charged allowing you to take amazing outdoor photos. Check out a Garmin Nuvi 2595LMT GPS so you won’t get lost. Spend quality time with friends or family while exploring new places. Travel opens your perspective and expands your borders while also leading to a better appreciation for home.

Been there, done that you say? Then take road trip! Start with short trips around the state with 100 things to do in Iowa before you die. Check out 100 things to do in the Quad Cities before you die. How about registering for our Beekeeping program to learn about apiculture from a local beekeeper or joining a group of history enthusiasts for a hop back in time by registering for the Q-C History Hop: Bix Beiderbecke Museum and Archive tour? Starting with a mini-adventure right in your hometown is a great way to begin. Or, register for one of Spice Up Your Life programs to learn how to cook with a spice you’ve never tried before. The Quad Cities has a good diversity of restaurant fare to choose from. If you are epicurious, try a new type of cuisine. We’d love to help you find your next adventure and some of our programs and events are a great way to start.

Whether you’re looking for excitement, a quiet day in nature, or learning something new, your adventure awaits…go for it! Here are two books to get you started: The bucket list adventures : 1000 adventures big & small, and Lonely planet’s 1000 ultimate adventures. And, as it happens, August is American Adventures Month. For many of us, August marks the last chance to get away before the end of the rush of back to school and autumn routine set-in. Trying something new could lead to a new hobby, favorite activity, and new friends. Although, for those of you who enjoy the adrenaline rush of skydiving, that definitely qualifies! Adventures come in all shapes and sizes. When was the last time you went on an adventure? I don’t mean an extreme experience.

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