Seney National Wildlife Refuge - Main Unit
Seney National Wildlife Refuge – Main Unit is a beautiful, well-maintained natural area ideal for wildlife observation and hiking. Visitors can enjoy scenic drives, interpretative signs, and a variety of wildlife including birds, beavers, deer, and more. The refuge is wheelchair accessible and offers amenities such as public restrooms. It’s a kid-friendly location perfect for families who appreciate nature and quiet outdoor activities. The refuge emphasizes respecting wildlife and enjoying nature at a leisurely pace.
Reviews
It’s all about nature, my visit was not during a migration of waterfowl (fall season), none the less, I made the best of my visit, I’ve been wanting to visit this land of nature, it did not disappoint
The staff at the HQ was happy to answer my questions and very helpful with explaining the “Nature Auto Drive”
PS there is a sign at the entrance, that basically said stop and get out, enjoy nature!
Spent a couple days in the refuge this past week (my very first visits). The weather didn’t cooperate the first day, so I made plans to return later in the week. So glad I did !! Wildlife everywhere ! Saw canada geese, bald eagles, trumpeter swans. loons, beavers, and sandhill cranes (and probably more things that I’ve forgotten). The roads going through the refuge can get you up close and personal to the wildlife (but DON’T stalk them). Will be nice when the new Visitor Center is complete.
It is a drive through wilderness refuge. There is no cost, and it can take up to 2 hours to go through. They have area that tell you where an certain animals can be found, like an eagle nest is. We seen turtles 🐢, deer🦌, swans, and a beaver. 🦫
One of our favorite places to visit when in the U.P. Don’t go expecting to see deer, bear, and moose. But if you go with hopes to see some cool birds and possibly a muskrat, beaver, and many other small animals – you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised. The visitor center is very informative. Take the driving loop slow, like the sign says. It’s a stunning drive, especially in the fall (don’t go too late or you’ll miss the birds!).
Free to visit, but donations are welcome.
Beautiful and well maintained two-tracks. Seen lots of different birds and if you look into the cattails you will see the Canadian geese with their babies. Seen a few deer and a beaver.