New date May 4, 2019 The public is invited to join the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium at the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area on May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. for what is being coined as an “Invasive Species Beatdown.” Senior Education Manager Jared McGovern will […]
Jim Roling and Dick Worm are spearheading a Catfish Creek Cleanup. Canoes will be provided, so you can keep your own at home and clean. Meet at the Canoe launch. Bring your own life jacket if possible.
Happy Mother's Day! Take her out for a hike and buy her something nice in our giftshop open 10-3
*Note updated time. We will be providing information and training on our new adopt-a-trail program. All ages. More information on program click here
See website for more information: https://recserv.uiowa.edu/mines-spain-state-recreation-area
Bring Dad out for a hike and grill out on one of our grills or picnic on a picnic table.
Paddle Catfish Creek with the Mines of Spain! Bring your own canoe/kayak, or we will have a limited amount available to use. Life jackets will be provided as well, but feel free to bring your own. Our seasonal naturalist will guide you on first time canoe and kayak basics. Bring bug repellent, water, and a […]
EB Lyons Center opens at 10am, there is parking available in the original parking lot adjacent to the picnic area. Looks full, but visitors can still get in. Race is on trails starting at 7am
EB Lyons Center Open Labor Day
