It isn't a surprise that screens and technology have taken over the majority of our kids' free time. While there are benefits to time well-spent on those devices, our appreciation and respect for the great outdoors has taken a backseat to iPads and cellphones.
We are very fortunate to have an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities in our area. Not only does the community of Dyersville offer fantastic places to go, but the Dubuque County Parks System is great too. There are areas to bike, hike, fish, camp, canoe/kayak, run, cross country ski, snowshoe, and even hunt at a number of great public lands in Dubuque County.
Below is a link to the Dubuque County Conservation Board's website. This site includes links to every public access area in the county.
Dubuque County Parks
https://www.mycountyparks.com/county/dubuque.aspx
Mines of Spain
https://www.minesofspain.org/
Here is a list of the parks in our area:
Bankston Park
Bowstring Wildlife Area
Fillmore Recreation Area
Finley's Landing
Graf Park
Heritage Pond and Campsite
Heritage Trail
Interstate Power Company Forest Preserve
Little Maquoketa River Mounds
Massey Park
Miller-McGrath Wildlife Area
Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
Mud Lake Park
New Wine Park
Pohlman Prairie Preserve
Proving Grounds Recreation Area
Ringneck Ridge Wildlife Area
Swiss Valley Park and Campground
Swiss Valley Nature Preserve
Whitewater Canyon Wildlife Area
We are very fortunate to have an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities in our area. Not only does the community of Dyersville offer fantastic places to go, but the Dubuque County Parks System is great too. There are areas to bike, hike, fish, camp, canoe/kayak, run, cross country ski, snowshoe, and even hunt at a number of great public lands in Dubuque County.
Below is a link to the Dubuque County Conservation Board's website. This site includes links to every public access area in the county.
Dubuque County Parks
https://www.mycountyparks.com/county/dubuque.aspx
Mines of Spain
https://www.minesofspain.org/
Here is a list of the parks in our area:
Bankston Park
Bowstring Wildlife Area
Fillmore Recreation Area
Finley's Landing
Graf Park
Heritage Pond and Campsite
Heritage Trail
Interstate Power Company Forest Preserve
Little Maquoketa River Mounds
Massey Park
Miller-McGrath Wildlife Area
Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
Mud Lake Park
New Wine Park
Pohlman Prairie Preserve
Proving Grounds Recreation Area
Ringneck Ridge Wildlife Area
Swiss Valley Park and Campground
Swiss Valley Nature Preserve
Whitewater Canyon Wildlife Area