Seney National Wildlife Refuge

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  Kimber Wheeler
8 months ago
Primordial pleasure! I found this to be a truly unexpected experience. Be a good human and leave no trace... including dust. Stay below the 20 mile per hour speed limit. You just might be surprised by a guard goose who refuses to leave his post or a Sandhill crane dancing in the road as we were. Whitefish point unit completely different from inland area and worth the stroll down the boardwalk. Say YAY to the UP.

  Chase Arevalo
8 months ago
Very tranquil spot to check out when passing through on m77. Highly recommend stopping to check it out, takes about 1-2+ hrs depending how long you stop in the turnouts.

  Thomas Hegewald
a year ago
Seney National Wildlife Refuge is one of those places that will remain in your memory for years to come. The drive in through main entrance alone - with its tree-lined road - is a preview of what's to come. Man-made pools provide a respite for migratory birds and create picturesque waterscapes for visitors. During my visit, cirrus clouds moved slowly across the sky, adding an atmospheric look to the nature-filled landscape. A myriad of dragonflies kept me company on my trek along the Pine Ridge Nature Trail - which led me along pools and through other habitats. Take your time when walking around as there is much to see and experience, plus a number of areas/entrances to visit. A helpful volunteer at the (temporary) Visitor Center showed me what areas were open (during construction) and where to park.

  Keertu Anil
2 years ago
The refuge is so scenic and tranquil, there's so much wildlife to see, if you go there early in the morning. They have a bus tour, but we are never on time and always miss it. The staff here are very friendly and answer any questions you have. There is a spotting scope inside the visitor center which points directly towards treetop eagle nest in the refuge, which is really awesome. We always get to see mama eagle with its fledglings every time we visit this refuge. There is no entrance fee, but still they take excellent care of the refuge for all of us to enjoy and see. They have a donation box in there, if you can please donate!

  Alan Coffey
2 years ago
This place is great! We were not up for walking, but they have a 7 mile auto tour.We say,OspreyLoonC. GooseKingfisherOtterMonarchsWood duckAnd more in just under an hour.Friendly staff. The close for the season Aug 28 this year (2021).

  Zachary Frieben
5 years ago
This place is awesome! Miles of remote roads and trails to explore! It would take forever to explore this whole place! This is an especially great place to go to if you're a birder like me. I saw a Ruffed Grouse while I was here. It was so cute! Oh, and I would recommend a 4 X 4 or AWD car, not a Buick Century. But hey, the scenery and sheer wilderness of this spot made it worth it :)

  Hannah Barnard
4 years ago
Amazing wildlife experience! Saw beavers and lots of loons. Excellent fishing spots with pike unfortunately didn't catch any labor day weekend. Able to drive through the fishing loop and marshland loop and plenty of spots to pull out wake around a little and enjoy nature.

  Thomas Fick
a year ago
Can't wait to see the new visitor center. The lady who helped us was so friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely made our visit memorable. Will be back when they finish the new center, can't wait!Restrooms: Clean and tidy,

  Pamela Pinkerman
9 months ago
Loved driving through. It was raining the day we were there but we still seen a lot of swans, sandhill cranes and geese.

  Josh B
7 years ago
I really enjoy this place. You can plan to take a short trip with your car. I enjoy riding my bike on the trails there are a lot only open to bike. So you can see a lot more swamp. This place is quiet and peaceful.

  Paul Ch
2 years ago
What can I say. I don't care what one believes THIS is the place i feel closest to God. Its one of the most amazing places i have ever been. To be honest at this moment this would be the place i would choose to be my resting place.. ITS THAT AMAZING! IM NOT KIDDING! If you are close by GO! If you love nature GO! Want to relax GO! Turn off the radio,park and listen to absolute and amazing silence broken only by animal calls! If i could live here.. i seriously would. Please take your loved ones, its such an amazing contrast to cities.

  Matthew Hudson
3 years ago
This is such a beautiful place! So peaceful.. We took the 7 mile trail in the car and stopped off at a few spots. If you're in the area, I highly recommend it.

  Haylee Speas
3 years ago
This is such a beautiful area! I have stopped here multiple times with my family, a d each time we have seen butterflies, wildflowers, turtles, and all sorts of birds. This time of year there are many monarch butterflies which are so pretty. If you walk on the trail you can sometimes find berries that you can pick. Last time we were there we ate tons of saskatoon berries that we picked straight from the trees. There is also a one way road that goes all the way around the lake which is so beautiful. Well worth your time!

  Curtis Casto
5 months ago
Absolutely beautiful very wild natural area. The river is very curvy adding to it's challenge. It was so peaceful, not hearing any car noises, just birds and other animals. There were eagles too! Very worthwhile trip.

  Charles D Eldridge
4 years ago
Beautiful place to visit. Take the slow 15 mph 7 mile long scenic drive through the ponds and bogs. In early October we saw swans, geese, ducks, a loon and a bald eagle. We were pretty much by ourseves on the drive. Highly recommend no motorhomes or semis though.

  Julianne Lilholt
5 years ago
This place opened my eyes up to the wonderful world that is wildlife refuges! This was the first one I had gone to and it got me addicted!! It was so cool!!! There was so much wildlife to see, beautiful trails to walk, and a beautiful drive through, too! This is a must see for this area! I'm so glad that I had googled this place when I had some free time while staying in Munising, and made my way out to here. It was definitely one of the coolest wildlife refuges I've been to (and since then I've continuously gone to more, but this one is still my favorite).

  E & J B
5 years ago
Always beautiful and nice spot to stretch your legsPerfect 1.5 mi loop trail from back of visitors center wraps pond and passes through pine Forest along well marked path and series of board walks. Allow at least an hour to do the Fishersman loop drive. Nice visitors center with helpful staff, bookstore, overlook and improved restrooms. Check schedule before arriving for special program offerings. Restrooms close at 5pm; refuge closes at dark. Bald eagle, beaver, Swan's and more

  Shayne Smith
3 years ago
A great park for the whole family. From the nice visitor center to the different ponds filled with beautiful waterfowl and fish, to all sorts of flowers and other animals to view, it is a very convenient and enjoyable drive through the whole park. A definite stop to recommend for anybody driving through the area.

  Erik Rude
6 years ago
Beautiful area with easy access to great bird watching. Both the Fishing Loop and Marshland Wildlife Drive are decent drives if you're looking to experience the park from a vehicle.

  Melissa Hampton
3 years ago
We saw an eagle, a crane, some swan and ducks. The colors we stunning! Only a couple of cars so wasn't too busy and we could take our time driving through the loop. Very peaceful!

  Dennis Cunningham
2 months ago
The best national wildlife refuge I've ever been in my life very beautiful and scenic you'll never forget it try to get here in your lifetime and get to copper harbor Michigan precious go to the Isle Royale from copper harbor Michigan it's the least most visited national park in the United States of America and it's worth it I stayed their two days got to hike on the trails or rugged but we saw eagles we went swimming we waited in the water the place is immaculate there's college students there working that help you to you'll see moose the stars at night go on the dock if you use a flashlight you'll see never-ending fish rise to the water at night if you have a net you could catch them with a net fish most outside walking at night most beautiful place on the national wildlife refuge here and the Isle Royale copper harbor Michigan get there in your life well worth it more beautiful than Hawaii the island and the island the Grand Island in munsing Michigan you got to get there you'll never forget it it's beautiful spectacular wonderful stellar you'll never forget it the national wildlife refuge or the points of interest I pointed out in the upper peninsula of Michigan the campgrounds are immaculate 33.00 pass you could stay at all the state parks and the bathroom facilities it's like you went back in time and no one's even their fort Wilkins Michigan at the beginning of US 41 there's bear up there to you can see we saw bear we walked on beaches that no one walked on for I don't know how long empty beaches national wildlife refuge pack a lunch and park don't just drive through you'll miss it get the the Michigan state park pass it allows you to stop at all state parks and rest and if you decide to stay and sleep there overnight it's worth 30 more dollars believe me you'll love upper peninsula Michigan cleanest most spectacular sights on Earth the Northern lights

  Andrew Poore
4 years ago
Untouched wetlands along a 7 mile drive. Great for a bike ride, scenic drive, or stopping off half way to fish.

  Denise Crapse
4 years ago
I totally love Seney Wildlife Refuge... Very well preserved and taken care of... they have a 7 Mile road that you can go, drive at your own pace; many pullovers to stop at...

  Brian Van Duyne
2 years ago
Unplanned stop, what a pleasant surprise. We did the 1 1/2 nature walk that begins at the visitor center. Then we drove the 7 mile fisherman loop.

  Sue Stuever
6 years ago
Absolutely love it here. Very nice visitor center where kids can touch and explore, plus helpful volunteer staff. Very much enjoyed the 7-mile marsh drive where we stopped many times to watch loons, etc. We checked out a free fishing kit and binoculars with bird field guide for the loop.

  Kathy Witt
4 months ago
Beautiful area. Don't forget to bring binoculars or telescope. Spend some time ! You will see alot more if you sit and relax.

  Toni Bruegmann
7 months ago
Our first time here. We were hoping to see loons and were not disappointed. Unexpected amazing bonus: Pelicans!!!! We had no idea they came here. What a wonderful treat. Must come back. Shout out to the folks in the visitor center so nice, so knowledgeable and steered us in the right direction. Thanks so much, it made our day!

  Amanda Clark
2 years ago
Stopped by here out of curiosity and found it was well worth it. Got to drive through the area. Visitors center was closed but they have brochures available out front.

  Peter Wampler
5 years ago
The seven-mile drive is amazing if you get there at 7am and take your time to look closely. A spotting scope would be a handy tool to have along (ideally with a window mount and digiscope adapter for your smartphone). There is a 1.5 mile walking loop that starts from the visitor center if you have time to kill before the road opens at 7am.

  Denise Crapse
4 years ago
I could never say enough about Seney Wildlife Refuge... it is a very special and beautiful place... so much to see... is it a marsh wetland, over 95,000 acres, located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan