The Duluth Diaries: An Inland Seas Tall Ship Festival Log
July 4, 2025 Starting Point: Suttons Bay, MI Ending Point: 45° 54′ N 084°14′ W (at 2359) Our journey began in Sutton’s Bay with a 0700 call time. After a...
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Coming Home To The Great Lakes: Finding Connection In Conservation
I grew up fiercely loyal to Lake Huron. So when I accepted a position on the shores of Lake Michigan, it felt a bit like I was cheating on the...
Exaltation, Thrill, and Tranquility
The bold and fierce wind whips at my hands and face, carrying the wet scent of coldness and lake water. Slate-gray clouds cloaking the sky are reminiscent of the morning’s...
Spring Sails and Ecological Tales
Spring aboard our schooners welcomed not just a season of warmer breezes and budding landscapes, but also a vibrant classroom that is unlike any other. As we set sail on...
One Thing That Made Me Smile
When I applied for this internship, I had no idea the impact it would have on my life both professionally and personally. The hands-on learning and the people around me...
Soaking It All In
My first day interning at Inland Seas feels like yesterday, yet here I am reflecting on the seven weeks I have spent here. When I applied to work with Inland...
2023 Blog Post Review
The 2023 blog post review is a collection of some of our favorite blog posts from throughout the year. Feel free to enjoy an old favorite or find something you...
What’s Not In The Job Description
During a recent job interview, I was asked to provide an example of a time I demonstrated flexibility or effectively navigated a rapidly changing situation. I shared my experience teaching...
Learning the ropes (or shall I say lines)
I wish those “What did you do over summer vacation?” first-of-term papers still existed. I could write a book, and I still wouldn’t cover everything. You might be thinking, geez,...
The Instructor is a Student, too
I arrived at Inland Seas two days late, three days after my college graduation, and about two and a half hours after waking up at 5:30 am to drive to...