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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The Collins Learning Center at Crossroads at Big Creek is closed May 25 and 26 to participate in the Door County Festival of Nature and the Master Gardener Plant Sale. Crossroads is a partnering organization for the Festival and the Master Gardeners hold information presentations at the center. Even though the Collins Learning Center is […]
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Titleist Certifies First Physical Therapist in Door County
The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) recently certified Kelly Fagundes, PT as a TPI Medical Expert to provide a new golf fitness program in Door County. TPI is the world’s premier organization that focuses on biomechanics in relation to the golf swing. The goal is to help golfers play at a higher level with a stronger, healthier, more repeatable […]
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Video: Historic Door County – Cherry Camps
In order to harvest the cherries and apples each year, young boys were brought to Door County for 2-3 weeks at a time to work at Cherry Camp. They picked pails of cherries every day in return for room and board.
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Egg Harbor Farmers Market Opens with New Location
The Egg Harbor Farmers Market is back for another season in their new location, Harbor View Park. “We are thrilled to be entering our second year of the Egg Harbor Farmers Market, especially with new offerings including live music and an amazing new location,” said Kathy Navis, owner of Greens N Grains and member of […]
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Framed: The Excitement of Finishing
Caitlin Neinas, of Middleton, Wis., nears the finish line of the Door County Half Marathon. Her mother, Kathy Neinas, took the photo and said, “I was standing on my tiptoes for what seemed like an eternity to get a shot of her. When her boyfriend shouted that she was coming, I had only seconds to […]
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Blessing of the Fleet Celebrates Maritime Industries May 19 & 20
Blessing of the Fleet pays tribute to both past and present fishing and maritime industries in Baileys Harbor. Festivities begin Saturday, May 19. Bring your personal boat in the morning to receive the Blessing Ceremony at 12 pm. Commercial and charter fishing boats will be docked at the marina until 5 pm and will be […]
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Jacksonport Maifest Celebration Returns Memorial Day Weekend
A weekend of fun and excitement is on tap in Jacksonport during Memorial Day weekend, as the community prepares for the 46th annual Maifest celebration. The festivities run May 26 and 27 at Lakeside Park. On Saturday and Sunday, the day starts with the annual juried arts and craft fair at 9 am. The Maifest […]
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Lions Club Memorial Day Car Show
The Sister Bay Lions Club host their Memorial Day Car Show on May 27 at the Country Walk Shops. Registration starts at 9 am, with the show opening to the public at 10 am. Each participant receives a memorabilia plate and ticket for brat and beer. First place and People’s Choice Award take place along […]
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Kewaunee Dairy Month Breakfast
Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion is kicking off Dairy month with a breakfast on June 7. The morning starts at 6:30 am with a breakfast buffet at The Rendezvous of Luxemburg, featuring scrambled eggs and cheese, sausage, bacon, fruit, and more. At 7 am, the 2018 Breakfast on the Farm hosts, the Knorn Family of Junion […]
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DCSPS Present America’s Boating Safety Class
Boating season is quickly approaching and it’s time to think about safety on the water and getting vessels ready for the 2018 season. Safety begins with the America’s Boating Safety Class presented by the Door County Sail and Power Squadron (DCSPS). Those born after 1989 are required to have successfully passed this boating safety certification […]
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Door County is for Every Golfer
There is no better time of the year than when you can finally put away your winter hats and jacket and bring out your golf hats and clubs. The excitement you have for your first, yet rusty, round of the season is unmatched. The tee markers have been set. The pin locations have been chosen. […]
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Celebrate Water and Crossroads at Big Creek Combine for Week of Fun Events
Crossroads at Big Creek joins with the Celebrate Water Door County initiative this week with many of the school and group programs featuring water. On Sunday, the Girl Scouts hold their Bridging Ceremony, crossing one of Crossroads five bridges during the nature hikes that follow the creek. Join members of the Door Peninsula Astronomical Center […]
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Door to Nature: The Musical Baltimore Oriole
Spring truly arrived at my home on Tuesday, May 1. The high temperature reached 82 degrees briefly in the afternoon and the first Baltimore oriole arrived at my feeders. It meant that it was time to install the orange holders on the platform feeders for these gorgeous birds with the clear melodic song to enjoy […]
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Washington Island Birding Festival Returns
Chari Rutledge will be working behind the scenes during the three-day Washington Islands Birding Festival this weekend, but every day is a birding fest for the island resident. “I just took a walk up the driveway and saw birds I haven’t seen here in years – a golden-winged warbler and a blue-winged warbler. I haven’t […]
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2018 Door County Farmers Markets
Do you want more local flavor in your diet? Dozens of Door County producers and growers bring fresh food to markets around the peninsula several days a week. Find farm fresh eggs, flowers, produce, locally baked breads and much more as you learn to cook with the seasons. Meet your farmer, learn new recipes, and […]
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Mother’s Day Hike at Crossroads
Crossroads at Big Creek continues to celebrate water and nature with this week’s hikes. Hikes are free and open to the public. On May 12, Crossroads focuses on water with a walk to the dock and lecture. At 10 am join in for an hour-long walk to the dock on The Cove Preserve. Participants can […]
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Looking for a Door County Golf League?
Door County golf courses have a long history of golf leagues. If interested in joining one, there are a number to consider. Below are leagues listed by course. If we missed you, send your league information to [email protected]. ALPINE 7715 Alpine Road, Egg Harbor Tuesday Men’s League. Call Alpine Pro Shop for more information […]
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Spring Fling: Nature Walks in Peninsula State Park
Peninsula State Park offers two spring nature walks this week. On May 10, from 10 to 11:30 am, walk a two-mile route to see sky-high bluffs of the Niagara Escarpment, to watch for trilliums and to learn park history. Eagle Trail is muddy, slippery and a difficult trail. Meet at the Eagle Tower parking lot. […]
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Free Airplane Rides for Young Eagles Day
The EAA Chapter from West Bend presents another Armed Forces and EAA/Young Eagles Day at Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport on June 2. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17 include instruction before and during the flight. Before take-off, pilots explain what will take place during the flight including review of aeronautical charts, identifying reference points, preflight inspection […]
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Door to Nature: Garlic Mustard
Strong southwest winds are blowing today and this first day of May is the warmest one of spring, a season we thought would never arrive. I’ve lived up here in northern Door County for nearly 46 years and this was the coldest, snowiest and latest spring I ever experienced. The dry brown woodlands are finally […]