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The Mines of Spain Recreation Area is made up of nearly 1400 acres of woods and prairie near Dubuque. The area is a National Historic Landmark and features an interpretive center. Hiking trails include the Horseshoe Bluff Interpretive Trail, where visitors can take a self-guided nature tour. In the winter, the trails can be used for cross-country skiing.
Visitors can canoe or kayak on Catfish Creek, which empties into the Mississippi. The Julien Dubuque Monument stands at the point where the two waterways meet. Wildlife that may be spotted in the park includes white-tailed deer, bobcats, flying squirrels, and wild turkeys.
8991 Bellevue Heights Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, Phone: 563-556-0620
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