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. […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]