1:00-1:45pm, meet at the Woodland Walk trail head near the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we take a guided nature hike through the 50 state trees. (Trail difficulty = Easy) […]

Meet at Horseshoe Bluff parking lot to take a guided morning hike through the geology of horseshoe bluff. (Trail difficulty = Moderate/Difficult – Incline/Stairs)   Call 563-556-0620 with questions.

Bring the kids down to the Catfish Creek canoe launch parking lot in the Mines of Spain to learn the basics of, and try out, fishing! Fishing-related activities provided. Time: […]

Paddle Catfish Creek with the Mines of Spain! Bring your own kayak, or we will have a limited amount available to use. Lifejackets will be provided as well. Meeting Location: […]

Join us at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we create nature-themed crafts. Wear clothes that can get messy! Free, family-friendly event. Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003 Time: […]

Meet outside the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center to take a guided nature-themed hike on the Lead Mine Trail. (Trail difficulty: Moderate due to incline/steps) Time: 4:00pm – 4:45pm Call 563-556-0620 […]

The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center will be open the 4th of July from 12:00-3:00pm. The remainder of the park and trails at the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area will […]

Location TBD and will be posted once determined. Call 563-556-0620 with questions.

Mines of Spain State Recreation Area trails and park are open daily 4:00 am-10:30 pm.

Join us at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we learn about the Mesquakie culture from the eyes of children. Part 1: Mesquakie Children Crafts. Create crafts that Mesquakie children […]