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Memorial Day Weekend Hours

Memorial Day weekend hours: Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 3:00 pm. Monday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Kayaking on Catfish Creek

Free kayaking program at Catfish Creek, Sunday, June 18th, from 1-3:00. Please meet at the Catfish Creek parking lot. First come, first serve, so please arrive early.

Free

4pm Evening Hike (Lead Mine Trail)

4-4:45pm guided nature hike on Lead Mine Trail. Meet in front of E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center. Trail = Moderate.

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)

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