Where to see a Spiny Softshell in Minnesota

The Spiny Softshell is recorded in the counties of 67 Minnesota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area
2. Fort Ridgely State Park
3. Frontenac State Park
4. Oronoco State Park
5. Afton State Park
6. William O'Brien State Park
7. Emily State Forest
8. Crow Wing State Park
9. Crow Wing State Forest
10. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
11. Wild River State Park
12. Interstate State Park
13. Interstate State Park WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources
14. Minneopa State Park
15. Minneopa State Park WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources
16. Whitewater State Park
17. Great River Bluffs State Park
18. John A. Latsch State Park
19. Carley State Park
20. Lake Maria State Park
21. Upper Sioux Agency State Park
22. Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
23. Sakatah State Park
24. Birch Lakes State Forest
25. Scenic 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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