Door County’s forests, wetlands, and meadows are home to a remarkable diversity of fungi. From colorful shelf fungi on fallen logs to chanterelles emerging from the forest floor and the many species that form essential partnerships with trees, mushrooms are a hidden but vital part of the peninsula’s ecosystems. This week’s Summer at Crossroads theme, […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Bear
Bear is 9 years old, weighs 22 pounds, and is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. Bear is a super sweet senior with so much love to give. He’s happiest soaking up attention and enjoying plenty of tasty treats. With his gentle nature and adorable personality, Bear would make a […]
Written in Stone: Exploring the Geology of Door County
By Lynn Michelsen, Business Manager, Crossroads at Big Creek Door County’s landscape is written in stone. From the towering bluffs along the bay of Green Bay to the smooth rocks scattered across Lake Michigan beaches, the peninsula’s unique character was shaped hundreds of millions of years ago. Ancient tropical seas deposited layers of limestone and […]
Journey Beneath Door County: Explore the Peninsula’s Hidden Caves
Door County, Wis. (July 20, 2026) – The Door County Historical Society invites the community to its next Dine & Discover program on Monday, July 27, featuring local author and explorer Gary Soule, who will present “Exploring Door County Caves.” The program begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Institute Saloon, 4599 State Highway 57 in Institute. The evening includes a delicious family-style […]
Door Kinetic Arts Festival Celebrates 10 Years of Artistic Innovation
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (July 20, 2026) – The Door Kinetic Arts Festival (DKAF) announces its milestone 10th Anniversary Season, bringing together nationally recognized artists in theater, dance, music, film, journalism, and interdisciplinary performance for a week of creativity, collaboration, and discovery in Door County. Taking place September 20–26, 2026, the festival will feature performances, readings, screenings, […]
BoDeans Return to DCA
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 20, 2026) – On Thurday, July 23, at 8 p.m., rock legends BoDeans will return by popular demand to the Door County Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. With countless tunes you know from the first note, rip-roaring gigs you can count on, and a whole lot of energy you’ll take home with […]
Inspired by Jazz Guitar Master Django Reinhardt, Caravan Gypsy Swing Appears July 19 at Fishstock
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 17, 2026) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced that the 3rd concert of its 2026 season will feature a Sunday, July 19 performance by Madison’s Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble, an acoustic jazz group greatly influenced by legendary Roma Gypsy Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. The ensemble’s repertoire is also influenced by American […]
Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department Unveils History Film “Through Fire, A Community”
Debuts at July 31 at Public Screening Sister Bay, Wis. (July 15, 2026) — The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department History Project has completed a new documentary video tracing the department’s history from the historic 1912 Sister Bay fire through the formation and evolution of the modern fire department. A free public screening […]
Two-Time Grammy Award-Winning Pianist Michelle Cann Brings Romantic Masterpieces to Peninsula Music Festival
Door County, Wis. (July 15, 2026) – The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) welcomes internationally acclaimed pianist Michelle Cann to the Door County Auditorium on Tuesday, August 18, at 7:30 PM. The two-time Grammy Award winner will headline The Viennese Legacy, an evening celebrating the sweeping beauty and emotional power of Romantic-era music. Praised as “exquisite” by The Philadelphia […]
Sail Through The Avenues Sidewalk Sales 2026
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 15, 2026) – Find the best sales of the summer! Sturgeon Bay’s Annual Sail Through the Avenues Sidewalk Sales will be held on Thursday, July 30. Don’t miss out on these extraordinary deals at unique shops and boutiques during this city-wide event. Customers will find a large variety of high-quality discounted […]
