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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“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.
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The Ridges Sanctuary of Door County Seeks Park Memories
The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor has invited Door County residents and visitors alike to participate in The Ridges Memories Project. The project will showcase a collection of stories, remembrances, and reflections that relate the cultural history of The Ridges, celebrating the natural beauty and spirit of the land and community.
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Crossroads of Door County Hosts Various Programs
Crossroads at Big Creek will continue offering programming and educational opportunities throughout April and May. Saturday, April 30 at 9 am the public is welcome to join volunteers from the Friends of Crossroads and Door County Historical Society in a variety of spring-cleaning activities as a part of the United Way Day of Caring.
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Peninsula State Park of Door County Seeks Volunteers for Workday
Join the Friends of Peninsula State Park on Saturday, April 30 any time between 10 am – 2 pm for a volunteer workday at the Nature Center. Raking, cleaning trail signs, dusting taxidermy mounts, cleaning bird feeders, and more are planned.
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Door County Master Gardeners’ Association Hosts Two Programs
The Door County Master Gardeners’ Association will host two free public gardening programs in May. The programs will take place at the Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay beginning at 7 pm.
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Take to the Skies: EAA hosts Young Eagle Flight Rally at Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport
Saturday, May 21 area young people ages 8 to 17 will have a chance to take to the skies when the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 535 will host a Young Eagles Flight Rally at the Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport.
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Registration Open for 2011 Washington Island Canoe and Kayak Event
Registration is open for the 3rd Annual Washington Island Canoe and Kayak Event, taking place June 17 – 19. In addition to a Marathon Race and Half Marathon Race, the event will include competitive, educational and social events.
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Kayaking Adventures of Door County to Rent Watercraft
This year Kayaking Adventures of Door County, a division of the Team Leadership Center, will open a watercraft rental concession on the Egg Harbor Village Beach featuring expert certified kayak instruction, family paddles, lessons, kayak sales, kayak gear and more.
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Settlement Shops of Door County Hosts Plant Sale
The Settlement Farmer’s Market annual Plant Sale will be held a week earlier this year, allowing more locals to have time to stop in and select plants for their gardens.
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Newport State Park of Door County Celebrates Earth Day
The public is welcome to join the Newport Wilderness Society volunteers and park personnel on Thursday, April 21 to help prepare trails and campsites for spring hiking, biking and camping.
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Door County Sail & Power Squadron Offers Boater’s Safety Course
The Door County Sail & Power Squadron is offering “ABC-3,” a boater’s safety course, beginning Tuesday, April 19, at the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Sturgeon Bay.
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2011 Door County Lighthouse Festival Tickets Available
Tickets for the 18th Annual Door County Lighthouse Festival tours and cruises are now on sale. The festival will take place June 10 – 12. The annual Friday evening Keeper’s Kin event has expanded, now featuring a 6 pm dinner cruise followed by the traditional dessert buffet cruise at 8 pm.
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Door County’s Crossroads Hosts Various Programs
Crossroads at Big Creek will continue offering programming and educational opportunities throughout April. Sunday, April 17 and Monday, April 18 at 1 pm a naturalist will host a free Big Creek Observation Hike.
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Family Centers of Door County Hosts Egg Hunts
The Family Centers of Door County will host a series of Egg Hunts throughout the Door Peninsula on Saturday, April 23. In collaboration with the Sister Bay Advancement Association, eggs will be hidden all around Waterfront Park in downtown Sister Bay (inside the Sister Bay Village Hall if it’s raining).
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Baileys Harbor Hosts Easter Egg Hunt
The Baileys Harbor Community Association will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23 at 10 am. The event, for children ages ten and under, will take place at the Baileys Harbor Ball Field and feature the Easter Bunny, who will take pictures with the children.
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Door County Invasive Species Team Meeting Delves into Shorelines
A lot has been discussed recently regarding the Door County shorelines – do we have the most mileage for a single county in the United States? Are our Great Lakes water levels dropping at an exponential rate? The communities closely tied to the Lake Michigan basin need to be aware of the systems affecting our lake and how we are impacted.