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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Hike to Find the Birches at Crossroads’ Ida Bay
Join the Crossroads at Big Creek naturalist for the “Birches at Ida Bay” hike on Feb. 24 at 10 am. At Crossroads’ Ida Bay Preserve the birch trees are particularly striking. The hike will depart from the Zenith Street entrance, but if the snow is extremely deep, participants are invited to stop by the maintenance […]
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Register Now for Crossroads Trail Run/Walk
Registration is now open for the seventh annual Crossroads Trail Run/Walk 2k, 5k, 10k on June 18 at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. Come as a solo participant or bring the whole family. Major sponsors for the 2016 season include Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay Utilities, and Evergreen Nursery. This event […]
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Open Door Birds Now Have Room with a View
After planning, fundraising, a May 2015 groundbreaking, and hundreds of volunteer and contractor hours, the new Bird Care Center at Open Door Bird Sanctuary (ODBS) welcomed its first resident. In addition to being the “home base” where the Raptor Team volunteers will conduct the care and husbandry for the 10 raptor residents of ODBS, the […]
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Door County Sled Dogs Give Rides at Wade House
Embrace the snow this winter by climbing aboard a freight sled and experiencing a sled dog ride at Wade House historic site when representatives of the Door County Sled Dogs present a program and offer dog sled rides on Feb. 27. “The Making of a Sled Dog” program, from 10 to 11 am, will introduce […]
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More Birders Needed for Bird Atlas II
The Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas II needs the help from people who care about Wisconsin’s environment and the role that birds play in it. They need more volunteer birders to join their flock of citizen scientists in 2016. Last year, more than 700 birders statewide participated in the Atlas. This year they’re aiming to grow […]
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Door County Half Marathon Seeks Runners for Charities
There’s still time to run for a reason at the 2016 Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k. “We’re striving to help our runners raise more than $25,000 for charity in this year’s Run For A Cause program,” said race founder David Eliot. “The sooner you sign up, the sooner we can help promote […]
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Jazz, Printmaking, World Languages & More Weekend Plans
Jazz, printmaking and world languages highlight the upcoming weekend on the Door Peninsula. Check out our top picks for the weekend ahead! Friday, February 19 Janet Planet Jazz Janet Planet, hailed as the “voice of the New Jazz Culture,” will take the stage at Door County Fire Company at 7 pm on Friday night as […]
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Learn “All About Soils” at Next Master Gardener Lecture
On Feb. 16 at 7 pm, the Door County Master Gardeners will offer the lecture “All About Soils” with guest speaker Eric Cooley at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. Cooley is co-director of the UW Discovery Farm program. Cooley and his colleagues coordinate and implement water quality research, collect and disseminate data, and […]
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Door County Brewing Co. Sponsors Professional Mountain Biker
Door County Brewing Company proudly announces a multi-year sponsorship with mountain bike racer Cole House. The collaboration is the first professional athlete sponsorship for the brewery and it will be the exclusive beer sponsor for House. The new sponsorship inspired the creation of House’s new race team, “Door County Brewing Co./Broken Spoke Race Team.” The […]
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The Ridges Celebrates the Great Backyard Bird Count
If you plan to participate in this year’s Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 12 – 15, The Ridges invites people to share stories over snacks and hot chocolate at the Great Backyard Bird Count Celebration on Feb. 13. Enjoy informative displays on winter birds, feeders and lots of family activities. Drop in anytime from 10 […]
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Q: At what speed does the average snowflake fall? A: 3 mph
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Visit Parallel 44’s Snow-Covered Vineyard for Frozen Tundra Wine Fest
Celebrate Wisconsin’s frozen terrain by attending Parallel 44’s 7th Annual Frozen Tundra Wine Fest, the largest outdoor wine fest in the state. This wintry outdoor event at Parallel 44 Winery is slated for the afternoon of Feb. 27, 12 – 6 pm. The winery is located outside of Kewaunee, between Green Bay and Door County. […]
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Ice Sculptures, Fire & Ice Dinner Dance Highlight Weekend in Sturgeon Bay
Carve out some time to visit Sturgeon Bay Feb. 12 and 13 for the 11th annual Sturgeon Bay Fire and Ice weekend. Snow and ice carvers will sculpt masterpieces throughout downtown Sturgeon Bay Friday and Saturday, competing for cash prizes and the recognition of the People’s Choice award (ice carving only). Revelers will dine and dance […]
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Snowstorm Greeted Groundhog Parade-goers in Ellison Bay
A snowstorm didn’t detain parade fans from attending the 5th annual Ellison Bay Groundhog Day Parade on Feb. 2, 2016. There were about 15 makeshift floats and 100 hardy bystanders. The parade has grown every year. Photos by Patricia Keenan-Creed.
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Candlelight Ski Tradition Continues at Newport State Park
Newport State Park will hold its 26th annual candlelight ski/hike/snowshoe event on Feb. 13, 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
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Washington Island Featured in Feb. 20 “Discover Wisconsin” Episode
The long-running tourism TV show Discover Wisconsin, along with former host Stephanie Klett, are shining the spotlight on Washington Island. Premiering Feb. 20-21, “Washington Island: A Magical Place” was produced in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism and Wisconsin Coastal Management, and airs locally Feb. 20, at 6:30 pm on WFRV TV 5. It […]
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Pioneering Prairie Chicken Partners Featured in New Book
At the turn of the 20th Century, wildlife conservation was not on the minds of many. Enter Fran and Frederick Hamerstrom who devoted their lives to studying and preserving Wisconsin’s habitat, while also mentoring future scientists. Their area of expertise wasn’t big cats or exotic Amazon critters. It was a rather overlooked and humble species, […]
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Corinne Lea: Preserving Nature through Art
“I love that moment before something is about to happen – right before the predator sees his prey or as an onlooker, you can see a piece and think about what’s about to happen. There’s something absolutely thrilling about that moment and it’s pure and raw and beautiful. Nothing in our day-to-day technology-ridden lives can […]
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Wisconsin Aquatic Ecosystems Are Topic of Next DCA Lecture
On Feb. 20, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will offer an escape from the cold with an invigorating lecture about aquatic ecosystems. DCA’s Distinguished Lecture Series will offer a lecture titled “The Effects of Disturbance in Aquatic Ecosystems,” presented by Dr. Carrie Kissman, assistant professor of biology and environmental science at St. Norbert College. In her […]
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Roy Lukes: The Basswood, A Budding Valentine Tree
Today, the day of hearts and hugs, I remember the time Charlotte and I went on a long hike into the woods in search of the Valentine tree. Actually these trees of special interest were liberally scattered throughout the course of our outing. They grew within the deep woods, at the edges and along every […]