Sister Bay, Wis. (February 21, 2025) – The Teresa K. Hilander Community Ice Rink will host a family day at the rink in Sister Bay on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 12 – 6 pm. The rink will offer free skate rentals to kids, and volunteers will be grilling brats, hot dogs and serving beverages around […]
A Record-Breaking Year for the 16th Annual Door County Film Fest
Sister Bay, Wis. (February 18, 2025) – Over 400 film lovers braved the snowy weather to gather at Northern Sky’s Gould Theater this past weekend, making the 16th Annual Door County Film Fest a resounding success. The event celebrated the art of filmmaking and set a new attendance record, marking a milestone for the festival. […]
Science of Snow Sliding: Gravity, Friction, and Other Forces
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. Finally! Crossroads at Big Creek has morphed into an enchanting snow-covered winter landscape, and while we continue with our education and restoration efforts, our attention now turns to sliding. Sliding is defined as “moving smoothly along a surface.” And while we fervently hope nobody slides off a […]
Griffon String Quartet Spring Concerts
Sister Bay, Wis. (February 17, 2025) – To celebrate the arrival of Spring, the Griffon String Quartet will perform three exhilarating community concerts on March 7, 8, and 9. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. Click the dates below to reserve tickets: Support Midsummer’s Music and the Griffon String Quartet through your tax-deductible donation today! […]
DCA Hosts Rock Pioneers Listening Session and Bayside Radio Theatre Performance on February 8
Fish Creek, Wis. (February 17, 2025) – February 22 with two events: a 10 a.m. DJ set by David Watkins focused on rock music pioneers, and an evening performance by Bayside Radio Theatre at 7 p.m. David Watkins’ curated set of tunes exploring early country music heroes is the third and final 2025 installment of […]
Support Threatened And Endangered Species Recovery With The Endangered ResourcesTax Checkoff
All Donations On Your Wisconsin Income Tax Form Are Matched Wisconsin (February 14, 2025) – Show your love for nature by donating to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Endangered Resources Fund. All donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and go directly to conserve rare plants, animals and state natural areas. […]
87th Annual Sister Bay Ice Out Contest
Sister Bay, Wis. (February 14, 2025) – Get ready for the return of a beloved tradition: the 87th Annual Sister Bay Ice Out Contest! After last year’s warm temperatures prevented our iconic “Goat on a Boat” from floating on the bay, we’re thrilled to announce that he’s back, perched on the ice! This year, we […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Rhydon
Rhydon is a 5-year-old cat, weighs 8 pounds, and is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. Rhydon is a gorgeous boy! He enjoys hanging out in lots of cozy hiding spots and cuddling up with his favorite blanket and toys. Like all cats at the Wisconsin Humane Society, Rhydon is […]
The Door County Shopping Experience
Door County…300 miles of craggy, Great Lakes shoreline dotted with lighthouses, featuring epic sunsets and bluffy vistas year-round. The communities are a string of pearls, running up and down the peninsula, tying us all together. But most of all, the backbone of this place is the small business owners and entrepreneurs making this slice of […]
DNR Now Hiring State Park System Seasonal Staff
Wisconsin (February 11, 2025) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. This unique and rewarding opportunity allows you to utilize your skills or discover new ones. Limited-term seasonal positions with the Wisconsin State Park System are a great way to spend […]
