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

Come say "hi" to the Mines of Spain and Friends of Mines of Spain at the Dubuque City Expo from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Five Flags Civic Center.

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

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 […]

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: 1:00-3:00pm, plan to arrive early to fill out waivers. **Weather permitting. Please call the […]

Take a nature hike with the park technician on the Catfish Trail.  Meeting Location: Catfish Creek Parking Lot in Mines of Spain State Recreation Area (8750 Mines of Spain Road) Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am. What to bring: hiking boots, water, and dress for the weather. Trail difficulty: Moderate to Difficult, with incline and lots […]

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

The outdoor shelter on the John & Alice Butler paved trail is reserved on 9/23/17 and will not be available for public use. If you are interested in reserving the shelter on a later date for yourself, please send an e-mail to minesofspain@gmail.com. Thank you!

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 Calcite Trail.  Meeting Location: Farmstead Picnic Area Parking Lot in Mines of Spain State Recreation Area (11475 Mines of Spain Road) Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am. What to bring: hiking boots, water, and dress for the weather. Trail difficulty: Difficult, with incline and lots of […]