Calendar
of Events
The park is open year-round, with park hours of 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The EB Lyons interpretive center is closed for construction until Spring 2010.
Winter Programs 2009-2010
There will be no on-site winter programs due to our expansion and renovation project to be completed Spring 2010
See us at some of the following public events:
January 17 Cross Country Ski Clinic
A cross country ski clinic will be conducted on January 17, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. The clinic will start at Bicycle World with indoor instructions. The instructions will include information on the type of equipment that is available and how to select what gear is right for you. The instructions will involve the correct methods to use in cross country skiing including hills, strides, and more. After the indoor session, the clinic will move to the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. The outdoor portion will include additional information on methods, forms, and styles of skiing. You will the have an opportunity to ski the trails at the park with instructors to give you advice on technique. The location of the outdoor session will be held at the first parking lot coming into the Mines of Spain off Olde Massey Road or the last parking lot on the left coming into the park off Julien Dubuque Drive. Bicycle World is located at 1072 Central Avenue in Dubuque.
It is recommended that you bring your own equipment or you may contact Bicycle World to rent skis, poles and boots. Call 563-556-6122 to reserve equipment for the clinic or any other time. The Mines of Spain Recreation Area has five and half miles of ski trails. The trails are located on the Prairie Ridge and Cedar Ridge Trails. Both trails are groomed for inline or classical skiing covering over five miles. The two and half mile Prairie Ridge Trail is also groomed for Skate Skiing.
Cross Country Skiing is an excellent way to see nature and get exercise. You are able to ski at your own pace. While you are skiing watch for wildlife in the prairies and forests in the park. Deer, wild turkey and numerous song birds area seen during the morning and late afternoon hours.
For more information about the program, cross country skiing, or the Mines of Spain call the E. B. Lyons Interpretive Center at 563-556-.0620 or go to www.minesofspain.org.
For more information on this press release contact the park office at 556-0620
Wayne Buchholtz/Park Ranger
January 23, 2010 Eagle Watch - come visit us at our booth at the Bald Eagle Watch 9-4:30 Grand River Center - Port of Dubuque. Brochure click here Free Admission
February 13, 2010 - Eco Expo - come visit our booth at Swiss Valley Nature Center 10-1pm Free Admission.
February 16, 2010 Main Street Business Afterhours - Julien Inn - 5-7pm booth - admission charged for members and non-members of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce.
More information can be obtained for each program by calling the park office at 563-556-0620.
Contact Wayne Buchholtz/Park Ranger for further information on these and other programs
The programs are open to the public and are designed for people of all ages. Cost is free, unless otherwise noted.
Friends
of The Mines of Spain, Dubuque,
IA 52003-9214, 563-556-0620
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