Category: Bike, Run, Hike
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Kids’ Triathlon Gives Big Stage to Little Athletes
On July 15, around 300 kids will line up on the beach at Frank Murphy County Park in their cap and goggles, ready to take on a short course of the Door County Triathlon with all the bells and whistles of the major event. “The kids really get into it because it has all the […]
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Biking, Running Trails Could Come to Sturgeon Bay’s Big Hill Park
Sturgeon Bay could be getting the first mountain bike skills park in Door County by the end of 2018. At its meeting June 28, the Sturgeon Bay Parks and Recreation Committee gave the thumbs up for the Door County Silent Sports Alliance (DCSSA) to pursue grants to build a 1.25-mile off-road cycling and running trail […]
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800 Cyclists Expected for Spring Classic June 17
More than 800 cyclists will hit the road June 17 at the 29th annual Peninsula Century Spring Classic bike ride in Baileys Harbor. Riders will take on routes of 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles through Northern Door County, mostly riding on scenic back roads and less-traveled shoreline roads. Participants will experience a ride through […]
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Registration Open for Sept. 23 Hey Hey 5k
The Hey Hey 5k, presented by Door County Brewing Co., returns to Baileys Harbor on Sept. 23. Registration is now open. This race is all about having fun in classic Door County style. Runners get an awesome race shirt, free Hey Hey 5k pint glass and the first fill in the glass free from Door […]
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Rollins Breaks Half Marathon Age Group Record at Door County Race
The hills of the Door County Half Marathon course proved no match for the legs of Nancy Rollins at the 10th edition of the race in Peninsula State Park May 6. Rollins set an unofficial record for women in the 70 – 74 age group, crossing the finish line in 1:47:18 to top the previous […]
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7 Tips for Cycling Safely in Door County
Door County’s quality roads and scenic vistas lure cyclists from throughout the Midwest. A good grasp of the rules of the road for cyclists and drivers will help you enjoy them safely as you share high-speed back roads and distracting stretches of scenic beauty. Always ride in the direction of traffic. For one, it’s […]
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Can Self-sustaining Funding Model Work for Wisconsin State Parks?
In 2015, Governor Scott Walker eliminated state support for the state parks operating budget, mandating that they become self-sustaining. The move eliminated $4.7 million (28 percent) of the system’s $16.7 million budget for items such as staff, programming, maintenance and education. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is considering a host of proposals to […]
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Ahnapee State Trail – Kewaunee
Founded: 1970 Length: 48 miles| Uses: Hiking, running, cycling, snowmobiling Friends group: Friends of the Ahnapee State Trail Ahnapee State Trail History We are quick to praise Door County’s five state parks as the crown jewels of the county, but we often forget about the Ahnapee State Trail. The county-operated trail runs 48 miles between […]
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Master Planning Backlog Stalls Improvements at State Parks
Door County’s state parks have not gotten a bureaucratic facelift in a long time. Master plans outline the long-term goals for state-owned land, from state parks to one-acre boat launches. But the most recent completed master plan in Door County was completed 30 years ago at Potawatomi State Park. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) […]
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Barney Fun Run Celebrates Sister Bay’s “Running Man”
Steve Willems, better known as Barney, has been a part of Sister Bay’s daily landscape for the past 40-plus years. As a young man, Barney was involved in a tragic car accident that left him in a coma for six weeks and caused severe, permanent nerve damage. Despite life’s obstacles, Barney has thrived through life […]
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How the half marathon made Door County a Healthier Place
A lot can happen in 10 years. In the case of the Door County Half Marathon, an idea cooked up with some buddies over morning coffee at Al Johnson’s has turned into one of the premier running events in the region. But the change has not been limited to increasing participants and a bigger finish […]
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Register for Spring Classic Ride
The Peninsula Century Spring Classic returns for its 29th year in Baileys Harbor on June 17. Registration for the ride opened Feb. 1, and riders can save up to $15 by registering in February to join 800 fellow cyclists on the roads of northern Door County. Enjoy the support of six aid stations loaded with […]
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Athletes, costume-lovers and goof balls of all kinds will come running for Fish Creek Winter Festival’s 8th annual Fruit Loop Fun Run at 10:30 am on Feb. 5. This 0.49-mile run/walk through scenic downtown Fish Creek begins and ends at the heated tent in Clark Park. This free, fun-based event is open to kids and […]
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America on Foot: Pulse Writer Begins Solitary Cross-Country Trek
The idea to walk 3,300 miles across the United States first entered my mind at a holiday meal about 12 years ago. I was in my early teens sitting next to my uncle and, judging by the red-checkered tablecloth and spaghetti on my plate, it was either Christmas or Easter. Uncle Todd told me […]
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Run For A Cause Program Brings Funds, Publicity to Door County Charities
As runners lace up for the 10th running of the Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k on May 6, 2017, at least a couple dozen will do it for more than the great route, beautiful scenery and health benefits that the event in Peninsula State Park has become known for. They will do […]
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2017 Door County Runs and Rides
We’ve made your planning easy with this guide to getting active with 2017 Door County runs and rides to check out. If you want plan to take on many runs, consider signing up for the Run the Door race series. Door County has become a hotbed for silent sports competition and experiences. Whether you want […]
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Holiday Lights Run in Sturgeon Bay
The fourth annual Holiday Lights Bridge to Bridge 3-Mile Fun Run/Walk is set for Dec. 27, 6:30 pm, starting and finishing at Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub in Sturgeon Bay. Presented by the not-for-profit Door County Silent Sports Alliance, the free run/walk is designed as a fun way to see the city at night, work off […]
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Door County Half Marathon Seeks Runners for Charities
Do you need more motivation to run this winter? The Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k’s Run For A Cause program is now accepting runners for its 2017 program. Run For A Cause gives runners a free registration to the May 6, 2017, race in Peninsula State Park to any runner who raises […]
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County Plans Ahnapee Trail Extension
The County Airport and Parks Committee forwarded the plan for a half-mile extension of the Ahnapee State Trail on to the county board for final approval on Oct. 25. Federal, state and local grants are expected to cover the entire cost of the project, estimated at $204,500. The extension will take the end of the […]
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Registration Opens for Door County Half Marathon Oct. 1
Registration for the 10th running of the Door County Half Marathon opens Oct. 1. Runners won’t want to miss out on the special running of a race that has been hailed as one of the best in America. “It’s amazing that we’re already talking about the 10th year,” said cofounder David Eliot. “To see it […]