SpringFossilsUpper Midwest

Spring Fossil Hunting in the Upper Midwest

This spring guide covers the Upper Midwest, where fossils opportunities shift with weather, water levels, and access. Use it to time productive windows, focus on the right terrain, and avoid wasting trips on closed roads, blown-out rivers, or off-cycle habitats.

What to Look For in Spring

  • creek cuts
  • quarry spoil
  • roadcuts
  • river bars

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