Category: Outdoor

The search is on during a variety of programs at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. On Sept. 6 at 10 am and Sept. 10 at 4 pm, learn the natural history and some folklore about the wildflowers in the prairie plantings of Crossroads during “In Search of Compass Plants.

The Door County Master Gardeners have announced the judges for this year’s Pesto Festo at Taste of the Garden Door on Sept. 7 from 1 – 4 pm. Each year, a bountiful harvest of tasty vegetables and herbs provide a delicious adventure for visitors to The Garden Door, the Door County Master Gardener Association’s (DCMGA) educational display garden located at the UW Research Station.

I consider myself a well-traveled young woman – how have I never visited our pasty-eating, Lions-loving neighbors to the east, north, and northwest? “Want to go to Michigan?” asked my friend via text on a recent afternoon.

The 11th Annual Sunshine House Corn Festival will be held Sept. 7 from 9 am – 4 pm at Schopf’s Hilltop Dairy, located one mile east of Carlsville on County I.

The entire community is invited to attend the second annual Brussels Belgian Kermiss in celebration of the harvest on Sept. 1 at the Brussels Town Park.

On September 1, 1963, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse opened its doors to the general public following a three-year restoration project. Thousands of donated volunteer hours and an initial investment of $3,000 brought the little yellow brick lighthouse on the bluff overlooking Green Bay back to life.

Last week, four monarch butterflies were sighted at Crossroads. Four is a small number for late August when local populations of these butterflies should be at their peak.

The fourth annual Harvest Fest is scheduled for Sept. 7, 12 – 6 pm, at Parallel 44 Winery. Join the winery to celebrate wines made with grapes grown in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest.

The Door County Master Gardeners have announced the judges for this year’s Pesto Festo at Taste of the Garden Door on Sept. 7 from 1 – 4 pm. Each year, a bountiful harvest of tasty vegetables and herbs provide a delicious adventure for visitors to The Garden Door, the Door County Master Gardener Association’s (DCMGA) educational display garden located at the UW Research Station.

Door County is famous for its spectacular views of fall foliage, and the trails at The Ridges Sanctuary showcase some of autumn’s most unique offerings.

For over two decades the Newport Wilderness Society (NWS) has set aside a special day to celebrate Newport State Park and their efforts to steward, promote, and improve the park.

The Egg Harbor Historical Association is bringing history to life Aug. 24 during the third annual Taste of Egg Harbor celebration. The celebration drew more than 500 people to the grounds in 2011 and this year’s event promises to be even bigger with live music from the Oak Street Boys, food from local restaurants, and a farmers market featuring local produce.

The North Ephraim Theater sponsored by High Point Inn presents an encore presentation of Dead Weight on Aug. 24 at 9 pm. In the wake of an apocalyptic viral outbreak, Charlie Russell treks through the wilderness to reunite with his girlfriend Samantha.

Insects may annoy some people, but many are beneficial and all are fascinating. Several of Crossroads at Big Creek family programs will focus on insects during the final week of summer programing.

Twenty years ago Sister Bay locals Fuzzy Sunstrom, Cal Lundquist, and Jack Bunda decided to throw a ‘thank you’ to the boating community after the building of Sister Bay’s marina.

Thirty teams are competing in the 2nd Annual Death’s Door BBQ at the Washington Island Airport Saturday, Aug. 24. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, pitmasters will be vying for $7,500 in prize money.

Check out Len Villano’s photos from the Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival. <iframe width="640" height="480" src="http://DoorCountyPhotos.zenfolio.com/zf/core/embedgallery.

“There were some tense moments last year,” admits Egg Harbor Business Association President Jeff Larson, who coordinates the Door County Sports & Classic Car Show.