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10am Kayaking on Catfish Creek

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: Catfish Creek canoe launch parking lot at Mines of Spain. Time: 10:00-11:30am, plan to arrive early to fill out waivers. **Weather permitting. Please call the […]

4pm Evening Hike (Lead Mine Trail)

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 with questions.

1pm Lunch-Hour Hike (Woodland Walk)

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) Call 563-556-0620 with questions.

8am Sunrise Hike: TBD

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

E.B. Lyons: CLOSED

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

2pm Mesquakie Days of Summer: Mythology (Part 3)

Join us at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we learn about the Mesquakie culture from the eyes of children. Part 3: Mesquakie Children Mythology and Legends. Listen to mythology and legends that Mesquakie children heard in the 1700s. Free, family-friendly event. Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003 Time: 2:00-3:00pm

Free

10am Mesquakie Days of Summer: Wikiup (Part 4)

Join us at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we learn about the Mesquakie culture from the eyes of children. Part 4: Mesquakie homes: the wikiup. Learn about how the Mesquakie lived and create a miniature wikiup! Free, family-friendly event. Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003 Time: 10:00-12:00pm

Free

1pm Lunch-Hour Hike (Woodland Walk)

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) Call 563-556-0620 with questions.

8am Sunrise Hike: TBD

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