Kayaking on Catfish Creek
2017-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | IA
Join the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area at the Catfish Creek parking lot in the Mines of Spain, on Sunday, June 18th, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm as we take our kayaks and paddle upstream on Catfish Creek! The park is a great place to hike or wildlife watch, and also to experience by water! We welcome all skill levels and will demonstrate how to use a kayak prior to going out on the water. We provide life jackets and kayaks. The number of kayaks we have is limited, so please feel free to bring your own.
This event is free and open to the public. It is first come, first serve, so please arrive early to ensure you get a kayak and complete the required waiver.
Weather dependent. Please call 563-556-0620 or check back on this webpage for cancellations – the decision will be made by 12:00 pm on Sunday regarding weather.
Bring water, snacks, and wear appropriate clothing for weather, closed toed shoes, sunscreen, hat, bug spray, etc.

4pm Evening Hike (Lead Mine Trail)
2017-06-19 16:00 - 16:45, 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 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
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.

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
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
