Mines of Spain

1pm Lunch-Hour Hike (Woodland Walk)
2017-06-20 13:00 - 13:45, 2017-06-27 13:00 - 13:45, 2017-07-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2017-07-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2017-07-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

8am Sunrise Hike (Horseshoe Bluff Trail)
2017-06-21 08:00 - 08:45, 2017-06-28 08:00 - 08:45
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.

1pm "Busy Beavers" Program
2017-06-25 13:00 - 14:00
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)
2017-06-26 16:00 - 16:45, 2017-07-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2017-07-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2017-07-17 16:00 - 17:00
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.

1pm Fishing on Catfish Creek
2017-06-30 13:00 - 15:00
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.
*Weather permitting.

9am Kayaking on Catfish Creek
2017-07-01 09:00 - 11:00
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 park office at 563-556-0620 with questions.

1pm Nature Craft Day: Part 1
2017-07-01 14:00 - 15:00
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

E.B. Lyons, 4th of July Holiday Hours: 12-3:00pm
2017-07-04 12:00 - 15:00
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.

8am Sunrise Hike: TBD
2017-07-05 08:00 - 09:00, 2017-07-12 08:00 - 09:00, 2017-07-19 08:00 - 09:00, 2017-07-26 08:00 - 09:00
Location TBD and will be posted once determined.
Call 563-556-0620 with questions.

E.B. Lyons: CLOSED
2017-07-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-07-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-07-19 08:00 - 17:00
Mines of Spain State Recreation Area trails and park are open daily 4:00 am-10:30 pm.

2pm Mesquakie Days of Summer: Crafts (Part 1)
2017-07-06 14:00 - 15:00
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

10am Nature Craft Day: Part 2
2017-07-08 10:00 - 11:00
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

2pm Mesquakie Days of Summer: Games (Part 2)
2017-07-13 14:00 - 15:00
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

10am Ding Darling Day - National River Museum
2017-07-15 10:00 - 16:00
Come visit the Mines of Spain staff at the National Mississippi River Museum as Dubuque celebrate’s Ding Darling Day!
10:00-4:00pm

10am Kayaking on Catfish Creek
2017-07-16 10:00 - 11:30
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 park office at 563-556-0620 with questions.

2pm Mesquakie Days of Summer: Mythology (Part 3)
2017-07-20 14:00 - 15:00
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

10am Mesquakie Days of Summer: Wikiup (Part 4)
2017-07-23 10:00 - 12:00
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
