The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced that Brookfield East High School senior Brooke Salomone is the winner of the 2023 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest. Salomone’s design features a compass with different recreational themes available throughout Wisconsin’s state park system. The winning design will be printed on state park and […]
The Intimate ‘I and You’ Explores Human Connections at Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 11, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for its production of Lauren Gunderson’s “I and You.” Gunderson was awarded the American Theatre Critics Association’s New Play Award in 2014 for “I and You,” which balances […]
John Ford Coley to Perform at Fishstock on Sunday, August 14
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 11, 2022) – The seventh concert in the 2022 Fishstock Concert Series will feature John Ford Coley, the musician who leapt to fame as half of the duo England Dan and John Ford Coley — and then became a powerful solo performer — this coming Sunday, August 14. Concert preomoter Steve Ellmann […]
Cana Island Lighthouse Reopens Friday, August 12
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (August 11, 2022) – The Door County Maritime Museum is excited to announce that the Phase 4 restoration work at Cana Island is nearly complete and the lighthouse tower and keeper’s quarters will be back open to the public starting on Friday, August 12 at 10am! The Door County Maritime Museum and the Door County […]
Register Today for Pet Walk Door County
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 11, 2022) – Pet Walk is the Wisconsin Humane Society’s annual walk for animals, and your support is needed now more than ever! The event will be held in-person at Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, September 10, but the fun starts now! Register today as an individual or team, then […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Mirium
Meet Mirium! This handsome 3 ½-year-old Guinea pig is available for adoption from the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Door County Campus. Mirium weighs just two pounds and makes adorable chirping noises when he’s excited. He has received a flea preventative, had his nails trimmed, and is ready for his new home. Please make an appointment at […]
Wisconsin Cheese Masters to Partner for the 3rd Year with Open Door Bird Sanctuary Fundraiser
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 9, 2022) – Wisconsin Cheese Masters is partnering with Open Door Bird Sanctuary for the 3rd year to raise funds toward monthly food costs which have doubled this year. The spirit of support that defines the Door County Community sometimes brings birds of two different feathers together. That’s the case with […]
2022 Red Putter Pro Tournament Results
Ephraim, Wis. (August 9, 2022) – Congratulations to 2022 Red Putter Pro Champion Matthew Kraus! The Red Putter Mini Golf in North Ephraim held it’s 20th Pro Tournament on Saturday, August 6th. 71 players participated in 3 rounds of golf on a hot and humid morning. It was a great year for the Kraus family, of […]
New Food Options Abound Throughout Peninsula
Despite Obvious Challenges, 36 New Ventures Debut 2020-2022 By Marise Redmann Find this article in the 2022 Door County GO! Guide. It could have been all that pacing the home front last year that got people thinking, or maybe the dissolution of a job or business created a new opportunity. Whatever it was, we are […]
Summer Explorers — Crickets & Other Invertebrates
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. This time of year at Crossroads at Big Creek, any time of day, but especially in the evening, the cricket chorus can be quite musical. And folks who participate in upcoming Evenings at Crossroads Programs will certainly enjoy their concerts. Crickets don’t make their music to entertain […]
