Seney National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife refuge in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, United States.
Seney National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area of wetlands, forests, and waterways in northern Michigan. It contains diverse habitats where thousands of animals live and breed throughout the year.
The area was once a vast swamp that people tried to drain in the early 1900s for farming. When those efforts failed, the land became a protected refuge in 1935.
The refuge is home to black bears, moose, and numerous bird species that visitors can observe while walking along marked trails. The seasonal movement of animals through the landscape shapes how people experience and connect with this place.
The best time to visit is between May and October, when roads are open and wildlife sightings are frequent. A car is handy since you can drive through the refuge, but walking trails are also available.
The Strangmoor Bog features a rare patterned bog ecosystem with distinctive mounds of peat and open water channels. This arrangement formed through natural processes and represents a seldom-seen landscape type in this region.
Location: Michigan
Operator: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Address: Refuge Entrance Road
Opening Hours: sunrise-sunset
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/seney
GPS coordinates: 46.25000,-86.10000
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
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