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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)

Free

8am Sunrise Hike (Horseshoe Bluff Trail)

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

Free

1pm “Busy Beavers” Program

Bring the kids to learn about the beavers that live in the Mines of Spain, and even try building a beaver lodge! Location: E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center, Auditorium Time: 1:00-2:00 pm Family-friendly. Call 563-556-0620 with questions.

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.

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.

Free

8am Sunrise Hike (Horseshoe Bluff Trail)

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.

Free

1pm Fishing on Catfish Creek

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: 1:00-3:00 pm Location: Catfish Creek canoe launch PARKING LOT. Family-friendly. Fishing regulations apply. Equipment is limited - please bring your own if you have it. […]

Free

9am 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: 9:00-11:00am, plan to arrive early to fill out waivers. **Weather permitting. Please call the […]

Free

1pm Nature Craft Day: Part 1

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: 2:00-3:00pm

Free

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.