The Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center is a state park located along the southern edge of the city of Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The 1,439-acre park features picnic areas, 16.5 miles of walking/hiking trails, 3.5 miles of ski trails, and the Betty Hauptli Bird and Butterfly Garden. It also includes archaeological sites of national imp…
The Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center is a state park located along the southern edge of the city of Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The 1,439-acre park features picnic areas, 16.5 miles of walking/hiking trails, 3.5 miles of ski trails, and the Betty Hauptli Bird and Butterfly Garden. It also includes archaeological sites of national importance as an early lead mining and smelting venture led by French explorer Julien Dubuque, as well as Dubuque's gravesite. These sites have been collectively designated a National Historic Landmark District as Julien Dubuque's Mines.
Location: Dubuque County, Iowa, United States
Elevation: 594 ft (181 m)
Established: 1981
Area: 1,439 acres (582 ha)
Administered by: Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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