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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Sandy Ridge Farm of Door County Hosts Spring Shearing Day
Sandy Ridge Farm will host the First Annual Spring Shearing Day and the grand opening of the Sandy Ridge Farm Gift Shop on May 21. The event, cosponsored by KeLe Alpacas, is free and open to the public.
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Washington Island Canoe & Kayak Event Features Tour by Terrie Cooper
Terrie Cooper, Land Program director for Door County Land Trust, will headline the eco-tour during the Third Annual Washington Island Canoe & Kayak Event.
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Sturgeon Bay YMCA Presents “Spring Planting” Program
Baylake Bank Premier Club and the YMCA Sturgeon Bay Program Center are sponsoring a free, informational program on “Spring Planting/Landscaping.” The program will be held on Wednesday, May 18 from 9:45 – 10:45 am at the Door County YMCA, located at 1900 Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay.
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Baileys Harbor Hosts Door County Scottie Rally
Over 130 Scottish Terriers from 11 states will be arriving in Baileys Harbor for the 11th Annual Door County Scottie Rally (DCSR) on Saturday, May 21.
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Door County Master Gardeners Host Annual Plant Sale
The Door County Master Gardeners Association will be holding their annual plant sale at the Peninsular Research Station, located at 4312 Highway 42 in Sturgeon Bay, on Saturday, May 28 from 9 am – 12 pm.
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Door County Land Trust Offers Free Hikes on Washington Island
The Door County Land Trust is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and as part of the celebrations, it is offering free, guided hikes at three Washington Island Land Trust nature preserves on Saturday, May 14.
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The Ridges Sanctuary Presents Annual Door County Festival of Nature
The Ridges Sanctuary has announced that registration is underway for the ninth annual Door County Festival of Nature, taking place May 26 – 28. The Festival of Nature is a three-day program of guided field trips and presentations, highlighting the natural beauty and diversity of Door County.
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Crossroads of Door County Offers Various Programs
Crossroads at Big Creek will continue offering programming and educational opportunities throughout May. Friday, May 13 at 9 am, the public is welcome to join Crossroads volunteers in weeding and removing invasive species from the Crossroads preserve during the “Invasive Work Party.”
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Sturgeon Bay Training Foundation Begins Registration
Registration for sail training by the not-for-profit Sturgeon Bay Sail Training Foundation has begun. The first of four, two-week sessions will begin Monday, June 20.
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Door County Festival of Nature Boasts Nearly 50 Field Trips
Registration is underway for the ninth annual Door County Festival of Nature held May 26 – 28. The three-day program of guided field trips and presentations will highlight the incredible natural beauty and diversity of Door County.
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Door County Maritime Museum Included in Wisconsin’s Schooner Coast
Wisconsin’s Schooner Coast, a new tourist destination that offers 60 miles of maritime experiences, recently launched with the release of its “Schooner Coast Savings Passport.
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The Enduring Value of Peninsula State Park
“I’m going for a run in the park,” I said to Brian Fitzgerald, a friend and the race director for this weekend’s Door County Half Marathon in Peninsula State Park. We occasionally hit the trails there
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When Every Step Is A Challenge
Imagine having to pay attention to every step as you compete in a race. Imagine being at the starting line wondering when your feet will start to burn.
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Some would mark the start of a Door County summer season by the reduction of the speed limit through Ephraim, the commotion of Memorial Day Weekend or even the arrival of the summer solstice. I would mark it by the first campfire with friends sans snow on the ground. Yes, Door County residents are a […]
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It’s doubtful that many of the millions of annual visitors to the Door Peninsula, with vacation and relaxation on their minds, would pay much attention to the businesses that call the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park home. They, along with many Door County residents, would be surprised to learn that the park is home to a […]
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“Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything.” – Charles Kuralt Astute travelers along Door County’s main highways will notice a recent change. Sometime during the bleak months of winter, clusters of purple wood violets appeared next to the ubiquitous black […]
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A plant that Mother Nature scatters to the rich and poor alike, a notorious weed that has so many ways of getting ahead of us, is unquestionably recognized by more people than any other flowering plant in the world. It’s the “tramp with the golden crown,” the “lion’s tooth,” the scourge of suburban homeowners, the […]
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The Ridges Sanctuary of Door County Hosts Spring Programs
The Ridges Sanctuary of Baileys Harbor will host a variety of programs and activities throughout the month of May. Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7, guided wildflower hikes will take place at the Logan Creek Property.
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Kayak Adventures of Door County to Contribute to Washington Island Canoe and Kayak Event
Kayaking Adventures Door County (KADC) will lend their knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff to the 3rd Annual Washington Island Canoe and Kayak Event (WICKE) scheduled for June 17 – 19.
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Whitefish Dunes of Door County Hosts Various Events and Programs
Whitefish Dunes State Park will feature a variety of upcoming events. Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 2 pm, the park will host a Flower Fairy Event. Participants, who may arrive at any time, will discover native spring wildflowers found in Door County and create a fairy based on a real flower.