The Seney refuge is located between Germfask and Seney on M-77. Its primary goal is the management of wildlife and habitat. The refuge offers a variety of recreational and educational programs. Over 200 bird species and almost 50 mammal species have been sighted at Seney. The best viewing seasons are spring, late summer, and early fall. The best viewing times are early morning and evening hours. Seney's Visitor Center, open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, May 15 through October 15, contains exhibits and programs that cover the refuge's history, ecology, wildlife, and management. A hands-on display introduces animal fur and tracks. The center loans binoculars, bird and wildflower guides. The center also contains a bookstore that offers a variety of related books, tapes, and clothing. The 1.4-mile Pine Ridge Nature Trail begins just outside the center. The trail loops through wetlands and forests, and parallels bogs and marshes. Hikers enjoy the plants, wildlife, and peaceful surroundings, "up close and personal." A popular activity is the self-guided seven-mile Marshland Wildlife Drive. The drive is open during daylight hours between May 15 and October 15. Along the way, there are observation decks with spotting scopes to help visitors see the wildlife. Recent visitors have seen bald eagle and osprey nests on drives through the marsh. The Marshland Drive and miles of back-country trails are open to mountain bikes. Cross-country skiing and showshoeing are allowed throughout the refuge during the winter. There is limited hunting and fishing permitted within the refuge. No boats are allowed on refuge pools; however, daylight canoeing is permitted on the Creighton, Driggs, and Manistique Rivers. Seney is approximately a 40-minute drive from Driftwood Shores.