> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hikingamerica.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Of Heroes, Safety, and a Snake - Oh My! - URL: https://www.hikingamerica.com/hero-street/ - Published: 2023-12-17T15:50:07.000Z - Updated: 2023-12-17T16:57:58.000Z - Description: Updated resupply route in Northern Illinois for ADT hikers, learn about Silvis' historic Hero Street and explore Iowa's new Rock Snake art project. - Author: John Wesley Brett - Tags: Illinois, Iowa, Nevada This week, we have refreshed the Hiker Notes in northwestern Illinois to include new details about an **Amazon Counter location** in East Moline, enhancing convenience as you pass through the area. Additionally, we've made a significant change to the suggested access path to **Silvis**. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2022/12/Hiking-America-wordmark-GreenSlogan.jpg)](https://www.hikingamerica.com/welcome) Not affiliated with nor authorized by the American Discovery Trail Society® [JOIN HIKING AMERICA FOR FREE!](https://www.hikingamerica.com/#/portal/signup) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2022/07/Swoosh_UPDATES.png) ## [Illinois North](https://www.hikingamerica.com/guides-illinoisn/) ### [Segment 1](https://www.hikingamerica.com/guides-illinoisn/) \- Rock Island (Iowa/Indiana Line) to Bureau *Great River Trail, Hennepin Canal Parkway* To improve hiker safety, we've made a significant change to our recommended access path to **Silvis**, one of the final resupply points, before Eastbound ADT hikers reach **Hennepin Canal State Park.** Previously, ADT hikers used the **IL5/John Deere Expressway** – a **busy, 55-mile-per-hour highway** with a standard-sized shoulder and no services until you reach Silvis. We have added a new recommendation in our [**Illinois North Segment 1 guide**](https://www.hikingamerica.com/guides-illinoisn/) that will route you south on 19th Street – a **30-mile-per-hour street with a sidewalk** the entire way into central Silvis. **Extra points:** There are a couple of resupply **mini-markets** along the way! ### *An American Discovery - Hero Street, Silvis Illinois* **Silvis,** steeped in a rich history, is particularly notable for **"Hero Street USA"** (formerly Second Street). This street is renowned for its remarkable contribution during **World War II**, the **Korean War**, and the **Vietnam War** \- where some **84 residents from just 22 households** on that one street enlisted to serve. This extraordinary figure is a testament to the deep-seated patriotism and sacrifices of the local Silvis Latino community, predominantly of Mexican heritage, underscoring their integral role in shaping the history of Silvis. **Eight paid the ultimate sacrifice** and are honored with the **Hero Street Monument** (above) and stars painted on the street in front of the house where they lived. --- ### The ADT in the News ## [Nevada ](https://www.hikingamerica.com/guides-nevada/) ### [Segment 3](https://www.hikingamerica.com/guides-nevada/) \- Middlegate to Ione [**Briana "Rocky Mountain High" DeSanctis**](https://www.facebook.com/rockygoeshiking) continues her western Nevada crossing. She filed her latest journal with her hometown newspaper in Maine - [*The Daily Bulldog*](https://dailybulldog.com/features/america-on-two-feet-the-ghost-town-district/?ref=hikingamerica.com). [America on Two Feet: The ghost town district - Daily BulldogBriana DeSanctis is an avid outdoorswoman, writer and public speaker from Farmington, ME. She only has a few hundred miles to complete out of her 6,800-mile hike across the USA on the American Discovery Trail to be the first recorded woman to thru-hike this entire trail solo. DeSanctis began her trek on January 1, 2022![](https://dailybulldog.com/favicon.ico)Daily Bulldog - Franklin County's First NewsBriana DeSanctis![](https://dailybulldog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1000021597-scaled.jpg)](https://dailybulldog.com/features/america-on-two-feet-the-ghost-town-district/?ref=hikingamerica.com) ## [Iowa Segment 2](https://www.hikingamerica.com/guides-iowa/) ### [Audubon, Iowa](https://www.hikingamerica.com/guides-iowa/) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2023/12/rocks.png) Audubon Girl Scout Troop 226 and Alberta the Rock Snake. - [Photos Diana B](https://www.swiowanewssource.com/atlantic/lifestyle/article%5Fe1c7231a-95de-11ee-a510-bbaac61894ca.html?ref=hikingamerica.com) The [*Atlantic News Telegraph* is out with a story](https://www.swiowanewssource.com/atlantic/lifestyle/article%5Fe1c7231a-95de-11ee-a510-bbaac61894ca.html?ref=hikingamerica.com) about a new (Rock) **"Snake"** 🐍 **on the American Discovery Trail/T-Bone trail**. But actually, this one is going to be kind of cute as it continues to grow! **Audubon Girl Scout Troop 226** worked with Audubon County Tourism to start a **Rock Snake community public art project** and is encouraging everyone to paint a rock and add it on to see how long “Alberta” can get. You will find the head of "Alberta" at **Hiking America waypoint IA2-31.** ## Hike Your Hike - John. ### *And Happy Holidays!* --- \[Partners\] [ ![Shop at MountainHardwear.com.](https://www.tqlkg.com/image-100733746-13442697)](https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100733746-13442697?ref=hikingamerica.com) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2023/10/novit8wide-1.jpeg)](https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-100733746-15369340?ref=hikingamerica.com) [ **Powered by Ghost** ](https://ghost.org/?via=hikingamerica&ref=hikingamerica.com)