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  • Activities Galore at Crossroads at Big Creek

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    Habitat Healers opportunities will continue Aug. 7, 9:30-11:30 am; and Aug. 10, 6:30-8 pm. Volunteers of all ages are invited to help with land-restoration efforts. Instruction, equipment, gloves, cookies and lemonade will be provided. Meet at the workshop/nursery. The Door Peninsula Astronomical Society (DPAS) will host a viewing night Aug. 7, 7 pm, when society […]

  • Hike This: Test Out Your Hiking Gear at the Lone Pine Trail

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    Last month, I wrote about the Minnehaha Trail in Peninsula State Park. It’s no secret of a trail, with its western terminus located inside the popular Nicolet Bay campground and a route that wraps along the shoreline before connecting with the Eagle Trail at its eastern terminus. But what might not be as well known […]

  • Explore The Clearing during Interpretive Hikes

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    The 86-year history, folklore and landscape of The Clearing Folk School are the subjects of free, interpretive hikes to the historical campus and buildings led by volunteer docents on Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31. The two-hour hiking tours begin at 1 pm at the Jens Jensen Visitor Center, 12171 Garrett Bay Road in Ellison […]

  • Continue Learning and Exploring at Crossroads

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    Crossroads at Big Creek will present this summer’s final Words in the Woods event July 30, 7:30 pm. Arrive early to hike on one of the Habitat Loop Trails, then gather at the outdoor amphitheater to hear a short talk about nature, Megan Lundahl reading the bedtime story Wild Mindfulness by Laura Larson, and songwriter/guitarist […]

  • Hike This: Trail Tramper’s Delight Offers a Break from the Sun

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    This short and sweet trail provides shade at Peninsula State Park What is it exactly that makes a hike delightful for a “trail tramper”? Historically, it’s a shaded path that offers a break from the heat of the summer sun. The name for this particular Peninsula State Park path originated with hikers in the 1920s, […]

  • Hike the Hemlock Trail

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    When people think about hiking in Peninsula State Park, Eagle Trail is usually the first trail that comes to mind. But lovers of the outdoors shouldn’t look past Hemlock Trail. This path winds through a white cedar forest and up the Niagara Escarpment to reveal stunning views of Green Bay and the Strawberry Islands.  Distance: […]

  • Words in the Woods Debuts at Crossroads

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    For three Friday nights this month, Crossroads at Big Creek will be alive with songs and stories during Words in the Woods. The inaugural event will be held July 16. Take a self-guided hike on the Habitat Trails, then gather at 7:30 pm at the outdoor amphitheater for a short presentation by a naturalist, some […]

  • Bike This: Rowleys Bay Loop at Newport State Park

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    Biking is the perfect way to tackle a lengthier trail without taking the entire afternoon – so you can include time for a picnic stop – and Newport State Park offers a quiet, immersive cycling experience. The Rowleys Bay Loop starts across from the visitor center at the park’s first parking lot. You’re immediately introduced […]

  • The Backroads Bicycle Club

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    Still riding – with a little e-sist There’s probably not another bicycle club in the country that got its start next to a pool at a YMCA, but that’s where Ann Lynaugh had the idea 22 years ago.  During her spare moments between lifeguarding and teaching swimming, she was trying to think of an activity […]

  • Crossroads Offers Hikes, Programs for Families

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    Crossroads at Big Creek continues its summer programming for families. Habitat Healers will meet July 10, 9:30-11:30 am; and July 13, 6:30-8 pm. Volunteers of all ages may help with the land-restoration efforts, and instruction will be given.  Join Crossroads’ summer intern, Megan Hart, on July 10, 1 pm; and July 15, 10 am, for […]

  • Eagle Tower Offers More Accessibility and New Experiences

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    When I visited Peninsula State Park for the first time in the summer of 2015, my parents were excited to show my sister and me the famous Eagle Tower. They recalled how a hike up the tower revealed a brilliant, panoramic view of the park and the islands across the bay. After a winding drive […]

  • Cases of Tickborne Illnesses on the Rise in Recent Weeks

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    Door County Public Health issued a press release late afternoon June 29 regarding tickborne illnesses in Door County. Read the full release below. Ticks are currently active in Wisconsin, and in recent weeks, there have been a higher than average number of cases of illnesses spread by ticks reported to Door County Public Health. In […]

  • Hybrid Hairpin 5K Run/Walk Set for July 4

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    Friends of Gibraltar (FOG) will host the July 4 Hairpin 5K Run/Walk both in person and virtually this year. With safety in mind for the many individuals and families that do the run, FOG is offering flexible options for participating and submitting times. “There’s so many unpredictable things, so if people decide they want to […]

  • Inaugural Farm and Field Bike Tour on Washington Island

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    Gathering Ground will host its first Farm and Field Bike Tour on June 27. During this family-friendly ride of about 14 miles, riders will enjoy Washington Island’s rural beauty while learning about its agricultural projects. With tours of Island Orchard Cider’s orchard; Sweet Mountain Farm’s bee farm; Gathering Ground’s orchards, vineyards and grazing sheep; and […]

  • Hike This: Break In Your Hiking Gear on the Minnehaha Trail

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    Seven years ago this week, my husband and I thru-hiked the River-to-River Trail, a 160-mile trail that winds and climbs through the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois.  Although we were avid campers and day hikers, we had never thru-hiked or taken much gear prior to this experience. We laugh at the memory of driving […]

  • Back in the Saddle

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    The Peninsula Century Spring Classic returns After a yearlong hiatus, cyclists will hit the pavement June 19 for the 2021 Peninsula Century Spring Classic – the only spring century ride through the Door County landscape. “We’re excited,” said ride director Brian Fitzgerald. “We’re on pace to have very similar numbers to 2019. Given everything that’s […]

  • Crossroads Trail Run Returns in Person with Hybrid Options

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    When COVID-19 started to change the road-race scene as runners had known it, race organizers got creative, employing staggered starts, capped entries and virtual runs. The Crossroads Trail Run/Walk was no exception.  “Last year, because of COVID, [the race] was done completely virtual,” said Laurel Hauser, Crossroads at Big Creek’s executive director. “Participants ran their […]

  • Crossroads Is All about Hikes

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    Eager to hike? There are plenty of options at Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay. Join the Habitat Creek Trail hike for about an hour on June 18, 1 pm. The water is low this summer, so hikers on this 1.3-mile loop will be able to see some of the geological […]

  • Hike This: A Learning Experience at The Ridges Sanctuary

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    Wandering along trail after trail last year was a nice way to get to know the great hikes of the county, but now that group hikes are returning, guided hikes offer a more educational experience. Although there’s a variety of terrains throughout The Ridges Sanctuary, it’s hard to get lost here – just walk parallel […]

  • 24 Miles a Day

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    Nate Bell’s biking journey may improve road conditions for all cyclists Being stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic gave many people more downtime than ever before. Some used that time to improve their cooking skills. Others baked. Some covered their dining room table in jigsaw puzzles.  And then there were those who used the […]