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Blog #9: Come Sail the Inland Sea – Emma Nelson 7/28/26

July 28, 2026 / Summer Meyer / News
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If you drive 15 minutes east of Leland on M-204, you’ll find yourself in another charming little village. Sitting along West Grand Traverse Bay, Suttons Bay is a water focused town, much like Leland. Last week I took a break from my routine of exploring out of Fishtown and paid a visit to Suttons Bay […]

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Blog #8: Homebodies of the Leland River – Emma Nelson 7/21/26

July 21, 2026 / Summer Meyer / News
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Stepping into the office last Monday morning, I could feel the nervous energy bubbling around me. The Friends of Fishtown 5K was upon us, meaning the entire week was to be filled with preparation. My only experience with 5Ks are the ones I ran (walked) during my years participating with Girls on the Run in […]

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Blog #7: The Bermuda Triangle of Lake Michigan – Emma Nelson 7/14/26

July 14, 2026 / Summer Meyer / News
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This is the first summer of my life where I’ve been out on Lake Michigan this many times. Four trips in total so far, and while that might not be many for some, I take it as such a blessing. Lake Michigan is so deeply embedded in who I am, from summer days spent swimming […]

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Blog #6: Where are the Bears of Leelanau County – Emma Nelson 7/7/26

July 7, 2026 / Summer Meyer / News
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Reading has been a constant in my life ever since I was little, and in the same way people talk about the core memories that shaped their youth, I have core books that made me the person I am today. I recall my favorite part of kindergarten was read out loud time, and as I […]

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