By Visit Fish Creek There are plenty of reasons to head to Fish Creek this summer—plenty of fantastic views (summer sunsets really ARE the best), great food (everything you can possibly think of, and don’t forget those fish boils!), awesome shopping (our shops are getting ready for the busy season as we speak!), and so […]
Every Day is Earth Day
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. Sturgeon Bay, Every Day is Earth Day is an annual event celebrating the people, organizations, and businesses that uphold our sustainable culture in Door County and beyond. On Sunday, April 21 from 1:00-4:00, Crossroads at Big Creek will host the third day of the four day festival. During the […]
Nature Notes: Documenting the Natural World
By Jackie Rath, Program Coordinator, The Ridges On most weekdays around noon, Ridges staff make their way to the center table in the back offices to eat lunch. While this routine might feel repetitive, the conversations from these gatherings are anything but. Around this table, I have learned so much from my coworkers through their […]
Spring into Sturgeon Bay
By Destination Sturgeon Bay Sturgeon Bay offers a plethora of picturesque walking trails that excite nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Here are FIVE walking trails to add to your itinerary for your Sturgeon Bay Spring Getaway: Crossroads at Big Creek Explore into the wonders of ecology and conservation at Crossroads at Big Creek, where […]
“Spring Break” in Fish Creek Like a Pro
By Visit Fish Creek Sure, Fish Creek is a popular destination for summer vacation. But have you ever visited in spring? Whether you’re looking for action-packed weekend, a chance to reconnect with nature, or a cozy hideaway for a few days of quiet, Fish Creek offers endless opportunities to reconnect with your family and friends […]
The Color Green
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. Wearing green, shamrocks, rainbows, and photosynthesis! Green is the color of the environmental movement and will be the theme of Crossroads programs during the week of St. Patrick’s Day. “The Color Green ” is the topic for our free weekly family program, Saturday Science. The program […]
The Writes of Spring
By Jerod Santek, Write On Door County, Founding & Artistic Director “They were not only talented; they were brave, a trait I admired more than anything but couldn’t seem to possess. The world that raised these women hadn’t allowed them to write, yet they had spun fiery novels in spite of all the odds. — […]
Peninsula Set Up on Family Plan
By Rita Schlise, from the Green Bay Gazette May 1967 The Door Peninsula was a vacationland hundreds of years ago… when the Indians swam, fished, hunted, and played here. Is it any wonder that the white man moved in? When he discovered that this delightful area was air-conditioned in the summer by majestic Lake Michigan […]
The Ultimate Summer Day Trip, Fish Creek-Style
Submitted by Visit Fish Creek We just had a string of unseasonably warm days here in Fish Creek. Of course, feeling the sunshine on our faces immediately turned our thoughts towards summer…which naturally led us down the path of planning the perfect summer day in Fish Creek…which then made us realize just how much there is to […]
Door County Aldo Leopold Day
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. In 2004, Gov. Jim Doyle signed legislation designating the first Saturday in March as Aldo Leopold Day in Wisconsin. At Crossroads at Big Creek, our first event was in 2007. This year, we will continue the tradition of celebrating the life and legacy of Wisconsin’s most influential ecologist/philosopher, Aldo […]