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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.

  • Olde Ellison Bay Days Contest Winners

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    The 2012 Olde Ellison Bay Days Festival, held June 22 – 24, had more than its usual share of winners. The Parade Marshal’s plaque and $250 went to The Clearing for its “Folk School” float; Door of Life Christian Church of Sister Bay won the Most Inspirational plaque and $150 for its vintage fire engine flying “On Fire for God” banners; and a plaque and $100 for the Funniest entry went to the Swedish-American Children’s Choir.

  • Door County Maritime Museum’s Classic & Wooden Boat Festival Events

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    The Door County Maritime Museum Classic & Wooden Boat Festival is making its annual call for entries. The festival is scheduled August 4 – 5 and features a remarkable assortment of vessels with judges’ awards for power, sail and self-powered boats.

  • Viva la Cottage Hosts Vintage Market

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    Viva la Cottage will host a vintage market on July 14 with a select group of 23 vendors from around the Midwest. Mini-design galleries with a selection of vintage décor, garden accessories, jewelry, and handmade items, will be nestled amid the gardens surrounding Viva la Cottage from 10 am – 5 pm.

  • Partnership Brings Sailing Camp to Egg Harbor

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    The Team Leadership Center, the Village of Egg Harbor and the Door County YMCA jointly announce a partnership that brings a half-day sailing camp program to the Egg Harbor Beach.

  • Door County’s RV Culture

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    I didn’t have to ask Jan Harlow a lot of questions. I showed up at Aqualand Camp Resort to talk to the owner, Mike McAndrews, to get a feel for the place, and after a few minutes he stopped talking and said, “you know what, I should just take you down to meet Jan and […]

  • Experience the Thrills of Skydive Door County

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    On a sunny day with low wind, the plane ascends to 11,000 feet. You’re harnessed and hooked to the tandem master. The gear – harness, hooks, and parachutes – rank right up there with military grade hardware. The plane door opens, and you prepare to jump. The freefall – that’s the most exhilarating part. Maybe […]

  • The Lady’s-slipper

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    The great majority of Door County residents will be surprised to learn that the strikingly magnificent Large Yellow Lady’s-slipper Orchid is Door County’s official flower, and in the early 1980s the Door County Board of Supervisors voted these plants and their habitats to be protected by law. Idealistically, I thought when the law was approved […]

  • Anclam Park Undergoes Renovations

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    By this time next year, kiteboarders could be launching from a completely renovated beach at Anclam Park. The first phase of the renovations, which focuses on the beach’s infrastructure, is currently underway, and the second phase, which focuses on beautification, will likely begin next year. The Town of Baileys Harbor recently contracted Rass Excavating and […]

  • Kiteboarding

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    If most Americans read or heard that on any given day, chances are they wouldn’t have a clue what it meant. But the simple Facebook post by a Door County kiteboarder would have his friends over to Anclam Beach in Baileys Harbor within an hour. Like a mountain town sub-culture where the forecast for a […]

  • Door County Sail & Power Squadron

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    Water Rat, the friendly little extrovert in The Wind in the Willows, said, “There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” It’s a shame he didn’t live in Door County, so he could have joined the Door County Sail & Power Squadron (DCS&PS) and found […]

  • Sweet, Tart, Spit: The Art of Cherry Spitting

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    The Orchard County Winery explodes with fruity aroma the minute the door opens. They also do not hold back when it comes to the county’s favorite fruit, cherries.

  • The Ridges Sanctuary Offers Outdoor Adventure Opportunities

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    The Ridges continues its series of Discovery Bird Walks on July 7, 6:30 – 8:30 am. Bird Walks are also scheduled for July 14, 21, and 28. Enthusiasts of all ages, abilities and interests can explore birding hot spots in the Baileys Harbor area.

  • Sister Bay Parks Committee and YMCA Bring Exercise Programs to Sister Bay

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    For the fifth year the Parks Committee of Sister Bay and the Northern Door YMCA join in a cooperative effort to bring healthy programs for kids and adults to Sister Bay starting July 11 and running until August 15.

  • Register for 2012 Tractor & Engine Show

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    The 2012 Tractor & Engine Show celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and will be held July 28 and 29. Registration day is July 27 from 8 am – 2 pm.

  • Saturday Vintage Markets in Ellison Bay

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    The Liberty Grove Historical Society will host three Saturday Vintage Markets. The markets will be held at the museum site at the top of the Ellison Bay Hill on July 7, Aug.

  • Rowleys Bay Resort Hosts Door County Sea Kayak Symposium

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    The 9th Annual Door County Sea Kayak Symposium is set for July 13 – 15 at Rowleys Bay Resort. Presented by Rutabaga Paddlesports, the symposium features on-the-water classes for all skill levels, on-land workshops, guided tours, special youth programs, and tracks especially designed for brand-new paddlers.

  • Tickets Available for “A Day in the Garden” Tour

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    “A Day in the Garden,” the annual tour of local gardens sponsored by the Sister Bay Historical Society, celebrates its 10th anniversary on July 5. Six settings will be featured in this year’s event, and participants include Kathleen and Ralph Blankenburg, Edgewood Orchard Galleries, Keith and Claudia Kasen, Sara and Bob Larsen, Dona and Tom Pritchett, and the Corner of the Past Museum.

  • 33rd Annual Door County Folk Festival Features Ethnic Dance Parties

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    The 33rd Annual Door County Folk Festival will be held July 11 – 15 in Baileys Harbor, Sister Bay, Ephraim, and Fish Creek. This festival presents a fun-filled and educational dance/music weekend with participants from around the world.

  • This Summer, Harness Some Wind Power – with a Kite

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    Fish Creek Kite Company owners Toby Schlick and Val Murre-Schlick know full well that kite flying isn’t just for kids. They have an incredible range of kites packed into their little shop.

  • First Annual Terry Simon Memorial at Thunderhill Raceway

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    On June 23 at Thunderhill Raceway, the 1st Annual Terry Simon Memorial, sponsored by Wicked Witch Enterprise, will be held. Terry and Darline Simon are long time fans of area racing.