Mines of Spain - Dubuque, IA
Posted by: nomadwillie
N 42° 27.583 W 090° 39.835
15T E 692074 N 4703464
The park features picnic areas, 15 miles (24 km) of walking/hiking trails, 4 miles (6.4 km) of ski trails, and the Betty Hauptli Bird and Butterfly Garden.
Waymark Code: WMPHX9
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2015
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The 1380 acres which make up the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area include a variety of interesting land forms, plant species and communities, animals and water types. A large portion of the area is rugged, wooded Mississippi River Bluffland.
The newly expanded E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center serves as a visitor information center and park office. Displays and exhibits provide information about the history and features of the park. The Betty Hauptli Bird and Butterfly Garden, native prairies, woodland flower gardens, hiking trails and historic Junkermann farm site are just some of the many attractions at the Center. The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center is open year-round.
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