Category: Outdoor
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.
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Sevastopol FFA Breakfast Draws Crowd
Representative Joel Kitchens served ham and eggs to attendees at the 37th annual Sevastopol FFA Dairy Breakfast. Ed and Debbie Staats expected 4,000 people to come to Country View Farms the morning of July 1. Proceeds from the event support scholarships for FFA students. With thousands of likely 1st Senate District voters in attendance, it […]
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PODCAST: 4th of July, Door County Living
Andrew Kleidon and Myles Dannhausen are preparing for the 4th of July. Talking points include Independence days of their youths, and the best locations to see the fireworks this year. For our feature this week, Andrew and Myles talk about the Door County Living Magazine, available throughout the county now.
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Door to Nature: The Red-eyed Vireo
There is a bird whose unusual persistence at singing is only outdone by its exquisite and wonderful nest building. If more people would learn its repetitive song and nesting area, this very well could be one of the best known birds of eastern North America. Unfortunately there are only a relatively small number of birdwatchers […]
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Discounted License for First-time Fishermen
Wisconsin’s $5 first-time buyer resident fishing license or a one-day fishing license may be just the ticket for fun for family, friends and visitors gathered for the Fourth of July holiday. The regular annual fishing license is $20 for residents. Anglers who have never purchased a fishing license – or who haven’t purchased a fishing […]
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Maritime Museum Honors Door County Fishing
The Death’s Door Maritime Museum hosts festivities July 4 to celebrate its new name at the Gills Rock location. A special bronze statue will be unveiled to honor northern Door County’s fishing industry and traditions. The afternoon will include free admission to the museum from 2 to 5 pm. Previously known as the Door County […]
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Golf League Results: June 15-22, 2018
ALPINE Women’s Golf League June 19, 2018 Winners: Flight A – Diane Hanley; Flight B – Mary Limoni; Flight C – Elaine Penpek Low Score: Flight A – Mary Aiken 44; Flight B – Deb Staats 52; Flight C – Dolly Emerson 57; Flight D – Sue Matthies 60 Low Putts: Flight A – Mark […]
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Crossroads to Offer Summer Family Programs
Thanks to a grant from the MMG Foundation, Crossroads at Big Creek offers Family Programs throughout the summer so people of all ages can learn about their environment together. Summer educator Joan Wilkie will present hands-on activities for all ages each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (except July 4) at 10 am starting in the Collins […]
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The Garden Door Announces Summer Events
The Door County Master Gardeners Association (DCMG) announces the second in a series of summertime educational events celebrating their free public display garden, The Garden Door. The garden is located on the grounds of the UW Peninsular Agricultural Research Station. Join the DCMG in the Garden Door on July 10, 7 pm for a […]
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Summer is officially here and with it comes the third annual Door County Wine Fest on June 30 at Martin Park, located at 207 S. Third Ave. Enjoy the beautiful weather and waterfront view in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Savor unlimited tasting of award-winning Door County wines from eight local wineries, paired with complimentary cheese and […]
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Door County’s Toughest Holes: Peninsula State Park Golf Course, No. 12
Golf is supposed to be relaxing, right? Being outside and enjoying the beauty Door County provides is very soothing. However, there comes a time when a hole just has your number. No matter how many times you play it you feel deflated and wonder why you play this game. Throughout the season the Peninsula Pulse […]
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Kayak Tours at Peninsula State Park
Peninsula State Park has offered naturalist-led kayak tours since 2004, and this summer is no different. Two-hour tours take place Fridays from 10 am to 12 pm, from June 29 through the end of August. See the peninsula’s incredible bluffs from the water, learn how they formed and learn about area fish, water birds and […]
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Baileys Harbor Fourth of July Celebrations
July 3 8am-5pm: Arts & Crafts, Town Hall July 4 7:30am-10am: Baileys Harbor Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, Fire Station (2404 Park Rd) 7:45am-4:30pm: Shuttle rides pre-parade and post-parade to Baileys Harbor Rec Park & County EE/F South Field 8am-5pm: Arts & Crafts, Town Hall 9am til gone: Baileys Harbor Women’s Club Strawberry Fest, Town […]
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Egg Harbor Independence Day Celebration
July 3 2 pm: Beach closes for fireworks set-up 4-10pm: Food & refreshments 5-9:30pm: Live music by Modern Day Drifters Dusk: Fireworks, best viewed from the marina break wall July 4 1:30pm: Independence Day Parade, runs south along Hwy 42 from north end of Church Street to Hwy T Immediately after the parade: UW-Madison Marching […]
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Crossroads Offering Summer Family Programs
Thanks to a grant from the MMG Foundation, Crossroads at Big Creek offers Family Programs throughout the summer so people of all ages can learn about their environment together. Summer educator Joan Wilkie will present hands-on activities for all ages each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (except July 4) at 10 am starting in the Collins […]
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VIDEO: Fireboat Kevin C Kane Relaunched in Baileys Harbor
The fireboat Kevin C Kane was relaunched at the Baileys Harbor marina Wednesday, June 27. The boat was commissioned in 1993 and named in honor of a probationary firefighter who died in the line of duty in 1991. According to New York Fire Department literature, the Kane will hit 28 knots (approximately 32 mph) and its […]
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What is Causing Evergreens to Turn Brown?
From driving around the county, there is no other way to put it: some trees just look bad. In actuality, the number of damaged trees is much less than the healthy ones, but those are the ones that catch our eye. There are various reasons for dying trees. Currently, emerald ash borer is wreaking havoc […]
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PODCAST: Weekend Primer: Water and Wax, Wine Fest, The Emissary
Andrew Kleidon and Matthew Marcon discuss the events for the weekend of June 29th, 2018, including Water and Wax at Cappaert Contemporary Gallery, The Door County Wine Festival in Sturgeon Bay, and a special showing of The Emissary at Base Camp Coffee.
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This Weekend in Door County: Wine Festival & Football
It’s officially summer and it’s hard to keep track of all different activities to do in the county. Check out all the fun happening in Door County this weekend. Friday, June 29 ‘The Emissary’ Screening Stop at Base Camp Coffee in Sister Bay to check out the locally filmed sci-fi epic, The Emissary. When a lone space […]
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PODCAST: Door County Beer Fest, Peninsula Century, Open Door Pride Festival
Andrew Kleidon and Myles Dannhausen got soaked last weekend at the Door County Beer Fest and Peninsula Century ride, and we talk to Aleah Kidd, the Pulse resident foodie about Uncork Summer. For our feature this week, Andrew and Myles talk about Door County’s LGBTQIA+ community, and the Open Door Pride Festival.
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Beth Chafey-Hon, violinist/violist, composer, and arranger performs a program of her own fully-scored compositions in a concert on July 6 that benefits the Nature Center at Peninsula State Park. The music is accompanied by images of Door County, including photographs by Tim Erskine. The multimedia show will also incorporate artwork from Edgewood Orchard Gallery and […]