The First Day Hike at the Mines of Spain Recreation Area is scheduled for January 1, 2016 to begin at 1:00 p.m. The hike will start at the E. B. Lyons Interpretive Center. Participants are urged to arrive half an hour early to register. Cocoa, coffee and refreshments will be available for all participants after […]
Presenters will include Dick Vorwald, Jay Cox, and Gerda Preston Hartman. Dick Vorwald, retired teacher, will share the history of Native Americans who lived here as early as 8,000 years ago. He will explain the various time periods which include the archaic, woodland and modern time lines of the Mesquakie. He will share information about […]
Starting today and going through October 15, 2016 the EB Lyons Center will be open weekends from 12-4:30
Please enjoy the trails outside today
ROAD CONSTRUCTION Road construction and closures at Mines of Spain Recreation Area. The Mines of Spain Recreation Area will begin construction on the park’s main road, Mines of Spain Road. The construction is planned to start April 26, 2016 and run for approximately 4 weeks. The construction will consist of repairing joints and culverts throughout […]
Please support us on this Great Give Day Today every donation of $10 or more goes even further and gifts of $50 or more can qualify for the Endow Iowa 25% Tax Credit. Friends of Mines of Spain utilize endowment funds to create a bus scholarship fund. Area schools can apply for a bus scholarship […]
The Family of Wayne Buchholtz and the Friends of Mines of Spain invite you to join us as we honor the Retirement of Wayne Buchholtz, Park Ranger of Mines of Spain. Reception will be held on Saturday, May 14 from 1-4 PM at EB Lyons Interpretive Center 8991 Bellevue Heights Road, Dubuque, Iowa Wayne began […]
Take a hike, pack a lunch, and enjoy the beautiful park with your kids.
June 3, 4 & 5 Free Fishing Weekend is the perfect time to take kids fishing or introduce someone to fishing. This is throughout the State of Iowa.
June 10 10-10:45am Preschool Hour: Bring your little one out to E.B. Lyons Nature Center for a fun, educational program. Each session will feature a different theme and will focus on a variety of topics dealing with nature. Ages 2-4 with adult.