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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.

  • America’s Best Idea: National Parks Turn 100

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    Ken Burns called it “America’s Best Idea.” Our National Park Service is now 100 years old. For a century it has been providing protection and access to some of America’s finest geological and ecological treasures. These are more than just places to camp and hike. They have a gravitational attraction. Each visit is a voyage […]

  • Solid Win for Destroyers on Aug. 20

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    On Aug. 20 the Door County Destroyers traveled to Sheboygan to take on the Rebels. The Destroyers defense was strong early as they forced two safeties and returned an interception to go into halftime at 24-0. The Rebels fought back in the second half but it wasn’t enough as the Destroyers went on to win […]

  • Hidden Brook Boardwalk Dedication Ceremony is Sept. 1 at The Ridges

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    On Sept. 1, The Ridges will hold a dedication ceremony for the Hidden Brook Boardwalk. A donation provided by Marsha Ernst Krueger of Mequon in 2015 allowed a talented and dedicated group of volunteers to build an eight-foot wide, 1,800 foot-long boardwalk through The Ridges Sanctuary. The project began in September 2015 and the volunteer […]

  • 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 […]

  • Golf League Results: Aug. 14 – 18

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    ALPINE   Alpine Women’s Golf League (Aug. 16) Event – Least Putts: A Flight – Peggy Losee 15; B Flight – Sharon DuJardin 15; C Flight – Marilyn Cushing 15; D Flight – Dolly Emerson 15. Low Score: A Flight – Vivian Metzler 42; B Flight – Sharon DuJardin 48; C Flight – Marilyn Cushing […]

  • Crossroads Features Muir Exhibit, Glacier Lecture

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    At Crossroads at Big Creek, one of their main objectives is to get people in touch with nature and to share the concepts of ecology – relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings. A helpful librarian (and a review on NPR’s Science Friday program) steered the Crossroads’ naturalist to the book […]

  • Monarch Madness at the Ridges

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    Have you ever seen a monarch chrysalis or held a monarch caterpillar? Join the Ridges Sanctuary for Monarch Madness on Aug. 27, 10 am – 4 pm. There will be live monarchs for viewing and plenty of hands-on butterfly crafts. This event is great for all ages! Programs are held at The Ridges Cook-Albert Fuller […]

  • Fort Frances, Mushroom Hike & More Weekend Plans

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    This weekend, take some time to enjoy art of all types. You’ll be blown away once you encounter the culinary creations, contemporary wearable art and thought-provoking theater available to you this final August weekend. Friday, Aug. 26 Fall Harvest Celebration Get some good gear at the rummage sale, silent auctions and raffles while supporting a […]

  • Northern Door Volleyball League 2016 Final Standings

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    Final Standings 1. PC Junction 42-6 T2. Blue Horse Beach Café 41-7 T2. Husby’s 41-7 4. Sister Bay Bowl 29-19 5. Wilson’s 23-25 6. Nicolet Beach 18-30 7. Main Street Market 14-34 8. Camp David 5-43 9. Team Tomato 3-45   Results Aug. 17 Wilson’s 2, Nicolet Beach 1 Main Street Market 0, PC Junction […]

  • 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 […]

  • Roy & Charlotte Lukes: Leaping Leopard Frogs

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    Editor’s note:  While Roy Lukes died at the age of 86 on June 26, his nature columns will continue to live on in the Pulse with the help of Roy’s wife, Charlotte, who has agreed to continue providing work from Roy’s extensive archives. For that reason, the column includes both their names. There is an amphibian in […]

  • Lessons, Golf Schools and Clinics

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    Over the course of my career I have been fortunate enough to teach golf at several outstanding facilities across the country. During this time, I have taught all three of the basic ways to learn golf. These different methods of learning are private lessons, golf schools and clinics. Private lessons are the most common way […]

  • 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 […]

  • Destroyers in Sheboygan this Weekend

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    On Aug. 13, the Door County Destroyers hosted the Racine Raiders in Week 8 of MidStates Football League (MSFL) action. Door County was leading after the first quarter 3-0 and that’s when the Raiders came alive and poured on the points en route to a 45-25 victory. With the win the Raiders are 8-0 on […]

  • Valmy Thresheree Chainsaw Competition

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    Want to channel your inner lumberjack? The Valmy Thresheree hosts a chainsaw competition on Saturday morning for anyone and everyone looking for a woodcutting challenge. There are anywhere between 10 and 15 divisions, with each division reserved for a specific class of chainsaw. Within these divisions are separate sections for stock, antique, and modified saws. […]

  • Segway the Door Tours Receives Certificate of Excellence

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    The Segway the Door Tours Fish Creek location just reached 200 reviews on Trip Advisor. One hundred and ninety-nine of them are four or five stars, indicating very good or excellent service and experience. These reviews include their Peninsula State Park and Fish Creek Sunset tours. TripAdvisor gives a Certificate of Excellence to accommodations, attractions […]

  • Crossroads Celebrates Park Service Centennial with John Muir Exhibit

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    In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay is collaborating with the Door County Historical Society and the Door County Libraries to host the Wisconsin Historical Society “Wisconsin’s John Muir” Exhibit from Aug. 30 to Sept. 11. The exhibit will be housed in the Vignes School in the […]

  • Horseshoe Bay Cave Tours Aug. 20 & 21

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    The County of Door announces that public tours of Horseshoe Bay Cave will be conducted on Aug. 20 & 21, between 8:30 am and 3 pm. Reservations are not required, but are recommended to ensure a spot on the cave tour. Tours will depart on the hour, commencing at 9 am with the last tour […]

  • Golf League Results: Aug. 4–12

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    GOLF LEAGUE RESULTS   ALPINE   Alpine Women’s Golf League (Aug. 9) Event – Chip closest to pin on Red #9: A Flight – Julie Perley; B Flight – Jane Mastrangelo; C Flight – Lynn Barkinge; D Flight – Phlyllis Lampos. Low Score: A Flight – Sara Junion 43; B Flight – Jane Mastrangelo 48; […]