The auditorium is reserved and unavailable to the public. Please e-mail minesofspain.org if you would like to reserve the auditorium.

The auditorium is reserved and unavailable to the public. Please e-mail minesofspain.org if you would like to reserve the auditorium.

Meet at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center (8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003) for this free program. Come learn about the field of scientific illustration. We will teach different styles and techniques used throughout the ages before you get your own chance to draw some of our specimens (including live animals)! No prior artistic ability […]

Waders are reserved for a school group until December 2017. We have a limited remainder of waders left. Please call the park office at 563-556-0620 if you are an educational group interested in reserving equipment.

Take a nature hike with the park technician on the Cedar & Prairie Ridge Trails.  Meeting Location: South Entrance Parking Lot in Mines of Spain State Recreation Area (10426 Mines of Spain Road) What to bring: hiking boots, water, and dress for the weather. Trail difficulty: Easy, 1-3 miles, depending on group interest. This event […]

The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center is closed on Wednesdays for aquarium maintenance.

The canoes and related equipment have been reserved by an educational group. *The park's water crafts and related equipment are NOT reserve-able to the public.

Come on down to the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center to exercise your drawing skills! We have a large natural history collection including skulls, taxidermy, fossils, and even some live animals that are ripe for artistic interpretation! Bring your own supplies and even bring your own music or snacks. No fancy drawing skills needed! Cost: Free […]

Take a nature hike with the park technician on the Horseshoe Bluff Trail.  Meeting Location: Horseshoe Bluff Parking Lot in Mines of Spain State Recreation Area (11346 Mines of Spain Road) Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am. What to bring: hiking boots, water, and dress for the weather. Trail difficulty: Moderate, with incline and steps. Distance: […]