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  • Ski for Free Open at Crossroads

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    Crossroads’ Ski for Free program will be open every day, conditions allowing, this week. Skis, boots and poles for children and adults of all sizes are available to use for free. There are also snowshoes and kicksleds available on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is open Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 1, 12:30-3 pm, or […]

  • Wild Things: Extended Cold Streak Begins This Weekend

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    But it’s still way too early to walk on water in Door County by KEVIN NAZE, [email protected], Peninsula Pulse contributor Frigid air during the opening weekend of the gun deer hunt last month had anglers thinking this might finally be a year with an early start to the ice-fishing season, but even the most optimistic […]

  • Ice-Road Trekking to Rock Island

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    I’ve always been a big fan of winter. This year, much of January was cold and led to good ice conditions on area lakes. Once February rolled around, I was itching for a trip to Washington Island to see what the big chill had done to the water up there. In particular, I wanted to […]

  • CANDLELIGHT SKI AT CROSSROADS

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    Crossroads at Big Creek will kick off Fire & Ice weekend on Feb. 18 with a Candlelight Ski, 6-8 pm. (If there’s not enough snow, it will be a Candlelight Hike instead.) Ski equipment will be available to rent, or take your own. Attendees can enjoy a roaring fire and hot cocoa during the event.  […]

  • Break the Ice

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    Try your hand at carving at Fire & Ice Fire & Ice Weekend will return to Sturgeon Bay this weekend, and along with it, the ice-carving competition. Starting at 9 am, professional and amateur ice carvers will take to the streets, turning blocks of ice into works of art in front of area businesses.  Garret […]

  • Community Snowman Build Offers Family Fun during Fire & Ice Weekend

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    “Do you wanna build a snowman?” That’s the question Destination Sturgeon Bay is asking as the Community Snowman Build returns to Fire & Ice Weekend for the third year.  “When we came up with the idea, we had park space that was underutilized and really wanted to create something geared toward kids for that weekend,” […]

  • Pond Hockey Tournament Fosters Good Vibes in the Great Outdoors

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    There was more than just hockey during last weekend’s Door County Pond Hockey Tournament – there was also lots of nostalgia. To be sure, there was hockey. Plenty of hockey: 47 teams with approximately 300 athletes. More than 150 games. Eight divisions. The games began at 8 am and concluded late that evening in a picturesque […]

  • ENJOY THE NIGHT SKY DURING NEWPORT’S CANDLELIGHT SKI

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    Newport State Park will host its 32nd annual Candlelight Ski, Hike and Snowshoe on Feb. 12, 5:30-8 pm. Gather that special someone, family members and friends for a breathtaking view of the Milky Way while surrounded by the beauty and serenity of a glistening, snowy landscape. This magical journey begins with more than 300 candles […]

  • CROSSROADS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES

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    A Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe at Crossroads at Big Creek will kick off Destination Sturgeon Bay’s Fire and Ice Weekend (conditions permitting) Feb. 18, 6-8 pm. During the event, Crossroads Meadow Trail will be lined with luminaries to provide a magical, memorable winter experience. A candlelight hike will be offered if there’s not enough snow […]

  • Ice On!

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    Pond Hockey Work Starts Weeks Before the Puck Drops  When you live in Door County year-round, out-of-towners often ask, “What’s there to do in the winter?” On Saturday, 49 teams will take to the ice for the 2022 Door County Pond Hockey Tournament, clearly demonstrating to both locals and visitors that the fun doesn’t stop […]

  • Bird Sanctuary Open to Guests Feb. 12

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    Enjoy the beauty of winter and meet birds of prey during Open Door Bird Sanctuary’s (ODBS) Winter Open Days Feb. 12 and March 12, 11 am – 3 pm. Also enjoy the trails for a snowshoe, hike or cross-country ski. (Provide your own equipment.) The three trails provide about two miles of prairie, hardwood and pine […]

  • Volunteer Trail Groomers Pave the Way for Everyone’s Winter Fun

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    When combing through the listings of cross-country ski trails around the county, two common terms you’ll see are “groomed” and “ungroomed.”  Groomed trails are those that have had the snow packed down, leaving behind a sink-free layer of snow. The uniform surface is flat and smooth and can accommodate any type of ski. And behind […]

  • Bird Sanctuary Hosts Winter Open Days

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    Enjoy the serenity of Open Door Bird Sanctuary during its fourth annual Winter Open Days on Feb. 12 and March 12, both 11 am – 3 pm.  Take to the trails to snowshoe, hike or cross-country ski (supply your own equipment) on about two miles of trail, all fairly level and traversing various landscapes.  These […]

  • COMMUNITY FUNDING HELPS REPLACE CROSSROADS’ BRIDGES

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    Thanks to an outpouring of community support, Crossroads at Big Creek has raised the funds needed to replace the aging North Bridge and Cedar Crossing Bridge. The installation of helical pilings is expected before March 1, and as the work proceeds, short segments of the Creek and Forest Habitat Trails will be closed for much […]

  • Ski This: Find Your Stride

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    Your guide to skiing Door County Tired of being stuck inside this winter? Cross-country skiing offers a new experience at your favorite parks and natural areas. Find your stride on any number of groomed – and ungroomed – trails throughout the county.  1. Crossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay • 920.746.5895 What: Crossroads […]

  • Wild Things: For Third Straight Year, DNR Meeting Vote Is Online Only

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    by Kevin Naze, [email protected] COVID-19 has sacked the annual Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) fish and wildlife hearings and county Conservation Congress (CC) spring meetings for the third straight year.  Normally conducted in person, voting will again be done online. Members of the public will soon be able to submit citizen resolutions to be considered. […]

  • Kewaunee Ice Rink Open

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    The Kewaunee County Promotions and Recreation Department has announced the opening of the Dana Farm Ice Skating Rink. The outdoor rink, at N3787 Ransom Moore Lane in Kewaunee and adjacent to Winter Park, has lights and is free to use, but visitors must take their own skates. Visitors also have access to the property’s park […]

  • Junior Nature Club, Ski For Free at Crossroads

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    The Junior Nature Club – a group for preschool children and their companions – will meet Jan. 21, 10 am, to explore snow drifts. Activities will be outdoors, and there will be some time for unstructured play. Meet on the porch of the Collins Learning Center. When snow and temperature conditions allow, Crossroads’ Ski for Free program […]

  • Ski By Candlelight at Newport

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    Newport State Park will hold its 32nd annual Candlelight Ski, Hike and Snowshoe event Feb. 12, 5:30-8 pm, when part of the trail will come alive by candlelight to guide participants through a glowing, magical winter wonderland. Newport Wilderness Society volunteers will place 300-plus candles along a 1.5-mile wooded trail section. The trail’s terrain is […]

  • Winterfest Returns Feb. 5

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    Start honing your skills for the toilet-seat toss, minnow racing and ice bowling – Fish Creek’s Winterfest is back Feb. 5-6. On Saturday, attendees will find great food, music and fun in and around the large, heated tent in Clark Park starting at 10 am. Compete in the stumpf-fiddle contest, head to Lautenbach’s Orchard Country […]