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  • Many Tours, Cruises Offered during Autumn Door County Lighthouse Fest

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    Reacting to the popularity of the Door County Lighthouse Festival each June and a positive response to last October’s first installment of an abbreviated Autumn Door County Lighthouse Festival, the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) is again offering some of its most popular tours Columbus Day weekend. Reservations are now being taken for these nautical […]

  • Heroes of the Storm: U.S. Life-Saving Stations Rescued Many People in 130-Year History

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    Bob Desh retired as a captain after a 36-year career in the Coast Guard, then served as executive director of the Door County Maritime Museum. He is also a former executive director of the Foundation for Coast Guard History and presently serves on the Museum Exhibit Advisory Panel for the National Coast Guard Museum, scheduled […]

  • Door County Maritime Museum’s Tower Campaign Still Raising Funds for Construction

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    The Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society has been actively engaged for nearly a year in a fundraising campaign to both construct a 10-story museum tower addition and expand the current facilities in Sturgeon Bay. The campaign has reached out to more than 2,000 individuals, corporations, foundations and small businesses. Nearly half of […]

  • Door County Maritime Museum Holds Autumn Lighthouse Fest with Tours

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    Reacting to the popularity of the Door County Lighthouse Festival each June and a positive response to last October’s first installment of an abbreviated Autumn Door County Lighthouse Festival, the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) is again offering some of its most popular tours Columbus Day weekend. Reservations are now being taken for these nautical […]

  • Winners of Classic & Wooden Boat Fest Announced

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    Rich and Nancy Kapellen of Sheboygan not only were the People’s Choice Award winner for the best sailboat but claimed Best of Show honors with their 17-foot Penobscot 17 at the Door County Maritime Museum Classic & Wooden Boat Festival, Aug. 12 & 13 in Sturgeon Bay. Other class winners in the People’s Choice voting […]

  • Celebrate Newport Wilderness Day Sept. 4

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    Sept. 4 is Newport Wilderness Day at Newport State Park. This event was started in 1992 as a way for the members of Newport Wilderness Society, the park’s friends group, to showcase their beautiful wilderness park. Volunteers lead hikes on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, covering many areas of interest. This year’s programs include: […]

  • The Sharrows, Marina Fest & More Weekend Plans

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    Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and with it comes incredible chances to take in Door County’s vibrant art, music and people. Guffaw your way through a hilarious fall comedy, gear up for some outrageous karaoke, or get your hands on some beautifully quilted pieces. Friday, Sept. 2 Opening Reception Step into The Hardy Gallery, […]

  • Purinton, Clark Honored at Mariner Award Dinner

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    Sixteen iconic figures in the Door Peninsula’s maritime history and three local Coast Guardsmen were honored at the annual Mariner Award Dinner at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club on Aug. 8. A joint effort by the Door County Maritime Museum and Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, the Mariner Award is presented annually to recognize individuals who […]

  • Dick Purinton & Ashley-Starr Clark Honored at Mariner Award Dinner

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    Sixteen iconic figures in the Door Peninsula’s maritime history and three local Coast Guardsmen were honored at the annual Mariner Award Dinner at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club on Aug. 8. A joint effort by the Door County Maritime Museum and Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, the Mariner Award is presented annually to recognize individuals who […]

  • Weather Wizard: Sailing with the Dragon

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    The morning sun reflected in the dragon’s golden eyes, and its massive silver teeth curved down toward its ornately carved neck. The eyes with their piercing glow demanded that the large steel bridge be raised, as its massive oak body plowed through the channel of Sturgeon Bay. I found myself aboard the world’s largest Viking […]

  • The Climate Corner: A Fisherman’s Perspective

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    By Charlie Henriksen   I believe in science, but my life is ruled by the unpredictability of Mother Nature. Weather is changing and so is our environment and many of these changes occur with astonishing speed. I am a food producer and take great pride and care in providing a healthy, local product. A very […]

  • Fresh Riviera Clothing Becomes Part of ‘One Percent for the Planet’

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    Fresh Riviera Clothing, headquartered in Door County, recently joined One Percent for the Planet, pledging to donate one percent of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment. Tracy Andropolis of Fresh Riviera says, “We are thrilled to become members of One Percent for the Planet. For us it just makes sense and […]

  • Belgian Kermiss, Kite Festival & More Weekend Plans

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    Summer is quickly coming to a close. Be sure to take advantage of the beautiful August weather. Survey the land on Plum Island, watch some Shakespeare in Potawatomi State Park or spelunk through the Horseshoe Bay Cave. Friday, Aug. 19 Honey Dewdrops Take a picnic dinner and a bottle of wine to enjoy before Woodwalk […]

  • Baileys Harbor Adds to Public Waterfront Access Points

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    Baileys Harbor resident Mariah Goode presented an idea to the town board at its Aug. 8 meeting to spruce up three public waterfront access points in the town. The idea to draw more attention to the waterfront access points is one of the many ideas developed during a weekend community envisioning experience held in the […]

  • Plum Island Open to the Public

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    Plum Island, located in the Death’s Door Passage between the tip of the Door Peninsula and Washington Island, will be open to the public Aug. 20 & 21, 9 am – 4 pm. The pier will be accessible that weekend for private boaters wishing to use it. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff and volunteers […]

  • Maritime on Madison Street Festival Arrives Aug. 13

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    Calling all pirates, scallywags and landlubbers! Shine up your boots, put on your eye patch and sail down to Maritime on Madison street festival, Aug. 13, 11 am – 5 pm. Stroll the decks along Madison Avenue from Maple to Oak Streets, jigging and swinging to music by Whiskey Ditch and Glas Hamr. Test your […]

  • Classic & Wooden Boat Festival Celebrates 26 Years

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    The Door County Classic & Wooden Boat Festival marks its 26th year with a new look. There will still be plenty of classic vessels and the Sikaflex Challenge boat building competition, but new this year is an art exhibition, ArtMart, featuring some of the county’s most accomplished artists. This year’s event is scheduled for Aug. […]

  • Meteor Shower, Kyle Megna Duo & More Weekend Plans

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    The peninsula is home to a variety of artists, and there’s an opportunity to see their work every day this weekend. Assess finely crafted wooden boats, watch artists demonstrate their talent, or browse through an arts and crafts fair to get a taste of what these artists have to offer. Friday, Aug. 12 Door County […]

  • Six Best Spots to See the Tall Ships

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    The flotilla of nine tall ships is expected to arrive in Sturgeon Bay late Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 3, after finishing the Lake Michigan portion of the Tall Ships Challenge Race earlier in the day in Algoma. The parade and overnight stop in Sturgeon Bay is the prelude to the three-day Tall Ships Festival Aug. 5-7 […]

  • Tall Ships Arrive Wednesday, Aug. 3

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    The flotilla of nine tall ships is expected to arrive in Sturgeon Bay late Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 3, after finishing the Lake Michigan portion of the Tall Ships Challenge Race earlier in the day in Algoma. The parade and overnight stop in Sturgeon Bay is the prelude to the three-day Tall Ships Festival Aug. 5-7 […]