With one of the Great Lakes to the east and the fabulous Green Bay to the west, it’s no surprise Door County has dozens of picturesque beaches. With so many to choose from, it can be intimidating to pick your … Continue reading
With roughly 300 miles of shoreline and waters of Lake Michigan and Green Bay on three sides, Door County has a need to mark her shores with lighthouses. These tall and rustically beautiful structures ring the peninsula. Despite providing over … Continue reading
No matter which day of the week July 4th falls on, it’s always a celebration in Door County. This year Northern Door has a host of events honoring our independence. Red, White… Egg Harbor is entertaining in style this year. … Continue reading
Arguably the best aspect of living in and visiting Door County is its plethora of accessible green space. Preserved in a natural state, 23,000 acres of public land are available for visitors to enjoy. From just about any point from … Continue reading
On a June Saturday during our first summer in Door County, my husband and I found parking at the public beach in bustling Ephraim. Parking places were scant as it was the weekend of Fyr Bal, a celebration of the … Continue reading
On a drizzly June Saturday a few years ago my husband and I took a drive to Baileys Harbor. We’d heard about a beer festival and, as microbrew enthusiasts, we thought we should at least take a gander at what … Continue reading
On a Tuesday evening in mid-May, I met a group of friends and strangers in the parking lot of the original Door County Brewing Company. I strapped on my helmet and evaluated my layers before climbing onto a borrowed road … Continue reading
May in Door County is a beautiful month. The peninsula is finally starting to come into spring; cherry and apple trees are abloom with white and pink blossoms and the air smells of new growth. Villages all over the peninsula … Continue reading
You push off from the sand and glide into the still water. After a few paddles you find your rhythm and set your course for a distant shore. Signs of civilization drop away and eventually you cease paddling, letting your … Continue reading
While snow-covered and icy roads are not very appealing for spring race training, Door County’s “premier half marathon” is only 13 weeks away! There’s no time like the present to begin training for this course that is equal parts scenic … Continue reading
