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.

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.

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.

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.

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. […]

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 […]

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

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.

The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center will be open the 4th of July from 12:00-3:00pm. The remainder of the park and trails at the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area will be open regular hours, 4:00am-10:30pm.

Location TBD and will be posted once determined. Call 563-556-0620 with questions.

Mines of Spain State Recreation Area trails and park are open daily 4:00 am-10:30 pm.

Join us at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we learn about the Mesquakie culture from the eyes of children. Part 1: Mesquakie Children Crafts. Create crafts that Mesquakie children had in the 1700s. Free, family-friendly event. Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003 Time: 2:00-3:00pm  

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: 10:00-11:00am

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.

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.

Location TBD and will be posted once determined. Call 563-556-0620 with questions.

Mines of Spain State Recreation Area trails and park are open daily 4:00 am-10:30 pm.

Join us at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we learn about the Mesquakie culture from the eyes of children. Part 2: Mesquakie Children Games. Play games that Mesquakie children had in the 1700s. Free, family-friendly event. Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003 Time: 2:00-3:00pm

Come visit the Mines of Spain staff at the National Mississippi River Museum as Dubuque celebrate's Ding Darling Day! 10:00-4:00pm

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: 10:00-11:30am, plan to arrive early to fill out waivers. **Weather permitting. Please call the […]

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.

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.

Location TBD and will be posted once determined. Call 563-556-0620 with questions.

Mines of Spain State Recreation Area trails and park are open daily 4:00 am-10:30 pm.

Join us at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we learn about the Mesquakie culture from the eyes of children. Part 3: Mesquakie Children Mythology and Legends. Listen to mythology and legends that Mesquakie children heard in the 1700s. Free, family-friendly event. Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003 Time: 2:00-3:00pm

Join us at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we learn about the Mesquakie culture from the eyes of children. Part 4: Mesquakie homes: the wikiup. Learn about how the Mesquakie lived and create a miniature wikiup! Free, family-friendly event. Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003 Time: 10:00-12:00pm

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.

Location TBD and will be posted once determined. Call 563-556-0620 with questions.

Mines of Spain State Recreation Area trails and park are open daily 4:00 am-10:30 pm.