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Getting outside in Door County is a must! While you can always explore a trail or lake shore on your own, the calendar is dotted with guided hikes, wildlife tours, bird watching treks, and cross-country skiing meetups. Find a group bicycle ride, a naturalist session, or paddleboard tour and explore Door County’s natural wonders.

  • Master Gardeners Highlight The Garden Door

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    Join the Door County Master Gardeners (DCMG) at the Peninsular Agricultural Research Station on Sept. 11, 6 pm for a 90-minute program highlighting the Garden Door itself, ornamental grasses and pollinator home construction techniques. The program begins with Barbara Henderson of the DCMG, who as the chief tour guide for the garden, will lead visitors […]

  • Invitation for Fall Fest Parade

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    Sister Bay is announcing an open invitation for businesses, groups, and individuals to be part of the 73rd Annual Sister Bay Fall Fest Parade. Participation is free. The winning entry will receive the annual trophy and a contribution, in their name, to the charity of their choice. The parade will take place Oct. 13 at […]

  • Death’s Door BBQ Winners

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    T-Mac Smokin’ from Sturgeon Bay took home the top honors at the 7th Annual Death’s Door BBQ (DDBBQ) competition. Not only did they win the Day One title but they backed it up with another Grand Championship award on Day Two. They have claimed four championships at DDBBQ over the years. Smokey D’s BBQ, out […]

  • Community Garden in Baileys Harbor

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    by Roberta Thelen In the spring of 2017 I started my quest to establish a community garden behind the Toft House in Baileys Harbor. It started with five straw bales to grow tomato plants and other vegetables, but with last summer’s rain and heat the weeds took over. This season we actually have a space […]

  • Eye On The Night Sky: Terrestrial Planet Atmospheres

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    by Steven Ransom-Jones   Around four-and-a-half billion years ago, the planets in our part of the solar system, now known as the terrestrial planets, were formed and they looked remarkably similar. Earth, Mars, Venus and Mercury all have rocky compositions, contain a variety of metals and have solid surfaces. Three of these planets, Earth, Venus […]

  • Suicide Prevention in Door County: Pulse Podcast

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    Andrew Kleidon and Myles Dannhausen are back this week to talk about the latest issue of the Door County Living Magazine, current events, the return of cruise ships to the great lakes, and more. Our feature this week is centered around the Prevent Suicide Door County walk this coming Monday, September 10th, 2018, and the […]

  • Cyclists Converge on Door County Sept. 9 – 15

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    Thousands of cyclists will descend on Door County Sept. 9 – 15 for two big bicycle rides. First up is the Door County Century, celebrating its 40th year with a ride Sept. 9 that starts and ends at the Door County Fairgrounds in Sturgeon Bay. Cyclists can register onsite Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 – […]

  • Corn Fest, Door County Century, Exploding Footballs: Weekend Primer Podcast

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    Andrew and Matt are back with a post-labor-day weekend primer. Events this week include: The Corn Fest The Door County Century, And the Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition.

  • Body Found at Whitefish Dunes is Likely Missing Swimmer from Harrington Beach State Park

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    Door County authorities believe the body of a man found floating in the water at Whitefish Dunes State Park Sunday, Sept. 2, is that of 34-year-old Ahmad Adl. Adl went missing while swimming with four friends 120 miles south of the park at Harrington Beach State Park in Ozaukee County the afternoon of Aug. 20. […]

  • Ahnapee Bike Trail Extension Open

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    Cycling routes are a little more connected in Sturgeon Bay now that an extension of the Ahnapee Trail is complete. The Door County Facilities and Parks Department announced the extension of the Ahnapee State Bike Trail between Utah and Michigan Street is now open to bike and foot traffic. The project became a reality through […]

  • Pulse Podcast: Filmmaking with Sam Kersebet

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    This week Andrew Kleidon has a sneak peak at some of the articles you’ll be able to read in this week’s issue of the Peninsula Pulse, as well as an interview with Peninsula Filmworks Intern Sam Kersebet. We talk growing up in Door County, seeing the county from a new perspective, and what it’s been […]

  • Underwater Explorer Jill Heinerth to be Keynote

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    Jill Heinerth will be the keynote speaker at Celebrate Water Door County’s 2019 Water Summit, held at the Landmark Resort in Egg Harbor. Along with Heinerth, Dan Egan, author of The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, will lead a conversational discussion during lunch. These two are just a few of the people who […]

  • New Kayak Launch in Sturgeon Bay

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    A very special celebration of water is scheduled for Sept. 10. The Leadership Door County (LDC) Class of 2018 will dedicate Leadership Landing, a community kayak launch and educational platform with a  Kayak “Launch” Party. The community is invited to join LDC members 5-6 pm to celebrate the completion of this project. Everyone is also […]

  • Watch ‘The Emissary’ at Newport State Park

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    The Emissary movie lands at Newport State Park Aug. 31 at 7 pm. This family-friendly sci-fi comedy was filmed all over Door County, including Newport State Park. The movie screening will be held outdoors at the shelter building, a short walk down the blacktop path from Lot 3. Flashlights or headlamps with a red light […]

  • Newport Wilderness Days

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    Newport State Park hosts Newport Wilderness Days, Sept. 1 & 2. This event at Newport State Park was started in 1992 as a way for the members of Newport Wilderness Society, the park’s friends group, to showcase their wilderness park. Volunteers lead hikes and programs Labor Day weekend, covering many areas of interest. This year’s […]

  • Northern Door Astronomy Club Meeting in Newport State Park

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    The Northern Door Astronomy Club will hold their second meeting on Sept. 12 at the Newport State Park Nature Center, near Lot 1. The meeting starts at 7:30 pm and features a presentation on an astronomy essay written by one of the members. If conditions are good, the group will take equipment out for viewing […]

  • The Inner Monologues of a Solo Hiker

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    Today, I went on a journey. From Ephraim, I drove the 54 minutes to Potawatomi State Park in Sturgeon Bay to participate in a guided hike for one of their Naturalist Programs. The goal for the day was to hike the park’s section of the Ice Age Trail in celebration of its 60th anniversary, a […]

  • Pro Golf Tip: To Chip or Pitch?

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    A common question I always get about the short game is, should I chip or should I pitch? First let’s get a clear understanding of what each one is. Chipping is a shot with minimum air and maximum roll. It is typically hit with a multitude of clubs from a hybrid up to a pitching […]

  • Door to Nature: Hot Dog on a Stick

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    We had a very wet spring with the heavy snows of April and lots of rain in May (5.25 inches) so marshes, streams and roadside ditches had plenty of moisture. That promoted good conditions for the cattails to grow. I remember when Roy and I lived in the upper range light at The Ridges, more […]

  • Door County Historical Society Vintage Day

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    The Door County Historical Society’s (DCHS) next program in the Yesteryear series is the seventh annual “Vintage Day” on Sept. 1. Vintage Day at the Heritage Village at Big Creek features the Cherryland Model A’s Car Club. The model A’s will decorate the Village from 10 am to 3 pm. Joining the Model A’s is […]