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Inspiring a lifetime of Great Lakes curiosity, stewardship, and passion in people of all ages Since 1989, Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) has provided learners of all ages with hands-on experiences aboard traditionally-rigged tall ship schooners, along the shores of the Great Lakes, and in local rivers, streams, and wetlands. As a non-profit organization located in Suttons Bay, Michigan, our mission is to inspire a lifetime of Great Lakes curiosity, stewardship, and passion in people of all ages. Our goal is to provide people with the information they need to become stewards of the Great Lakes. After 30+ years and reaching more than 150,000 program participants, we are convinced that the scientists and citizens who will solve the Great Lakes’ problems of the future will sail aboard Inland Seas’ ships today. We hope you’ll join us on a program as a learner, supporter, or as one of our 120+ volunteers that keep our organization running.
Offering the accommodations you need for all the ways you camp; in a destination that delivers: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan beaches, miles of hiking/biking trails, Traverse City, and more. A place where food, art, and events are abundant in everyday life. Whether you’re looking for an enjoyable weekend, a family vacation, or planning your entire season, this is the place. Families have spent a century vacationing and building memories here; we created a place that allows you to do the same with your family and friends. RV Park in Empire, MI Accommodating all motorized and towable RVs, trailers and pop-ups. Rustic cabins and large, peaceful tent sites are also available. Leelanau RV Resort Spacious sites for Class As and 5th Wheels 30ft and longer. Gated access to abundant landscaping details blended into a natural setting. Cottages & RVs Delivering indoor and outdoor spaces with fully outfitted kitchens. Heat/AC, fire pit, and picnic table. Indigo was named after the shades of blue that dominate the surrounding landscape. Leelanau, the peninsula we are located on, is a Native American name meaning “Land of Delight”. That’s all the inspiration we needed to create one of the country’s most distinctive outdoor lifestyle resorts.
A tiny town with Polish heritage, the 380-acre Cedar River Preserve, and more. Cedar is considered the heart of Leelanau County. It is a friendly little town with the motto "The Community That Cares". With Cedar's strong Polish heritage, the town holds a 4-day Cedar Polka Fest every July. Cedar,…
Set in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lakeshore. On the western side of Michigan's "pinky", Empire is a tiny village on the Lake Michigan side of the Leelanau Peninsula. Surrounded by ancient forests and towering mountains of sand, Empire is a gorgeous setting for your next…
Filled with art galleries, shops, restaurants, and....the Sleeping Bear Dunes! Glen Arbor is one of the top destinations on M-22 with a variety of activities year-round. There is literally something for everyone, from shopping, dining, and wine, to golf, recreation, and art. Nestled in the heart of the Sleeping Bear…
Connecting the 21 miles of North and South Lake Leelanau with food and fun. Lake Leelanau is a tiny community at "The Narrows", the tiny waterway connecting North and South Lake Leelanau. At the Narrows, you'll find a terrific Catholic church and school, some great local dining, a bit of…
Home to historic Fishtown, exciting shops, golf, and delicious food on M-22. Leland, Michigan is best known for the historic wooden shacks and shanties that make up the state and national historic location of "Fishtown". Visitors can walk the wood plank boardwalk in and out of the wooden shanties shopping…
The very top of the peninsula with beaches, shopping, dining, and a lighthouse.
A relaxing, tiny town set along M-22 on the gorgeous Omena Bay.
A Native American community between Suttons Bay and Omena with a casino.
The first city on M-22 after Traverse City with shopping, dining, and art galleries.