The refuge stretches across nearly 100,000 acres of wetlands, forests, and open water in the middle of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is wilderness doing what wilderness does, and you are just lucky enough to be watching. Start At The Visitor CenterFirst stop should be the Visitor Center at 1986 River Road, especially if it is your first visit. Those sheets of open water are part of a system that supports birds, fish, and nesting areas across more than 7,000 acres and 26 major pools. If wilderness is your goal, read trail and area information carefully at the Visitor Center before setting out.