Where to see a Spiny Softshell in Kansas

The Spiny Softshell is recorded in the counties of 24 Kansas state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Glen Elder State Park
2. Prairie Dog State Park
3. Hodgeman County State Park
4. Kaw River State Park
5. Shawnee County State Park
6. Hamilton County State Park
7. Bourbon County State Park
8. Shawnee Mission State Park
9. Wilson State Park
10. El Dorado State Park
11. Butler County State Park
12. Cedar Bluff State Park
13. Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area
14. Pawnee Rock State Park
15. Clinton State Park
16. Kanopolis State Park
17. Mushroom Rock State Park
18. Lovewell State Park
19. Cross Timbers State Park
20. Fall River State Park
21. Cheney State Park
22. Sand Hills State Park
23. Wilson County State Park
24. Woodson County State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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