Door County Dog Store: Retail Shop, Grooming, and Homemade Treats By Laurel Ciohon As a dog lover and owner, I was very excited to stop by the Door County Dog Store in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Previously Perry’s Cherry Diner, Door County Dog Store is well into their 12th season as one of Door County’s favorite pet […]
Scrimshander’s: Scratching Out a Living
Scrimshander’s: Scratching Out a Living By Laurel Ciohon Scrimshander’s owner, Gary Kiracofe, has been able to make a living what he loves to do for over 30 years. A schoolteacher who once just enjoyed art as a hobby has now been selling his beautiful scrimshaw art since 1979. Kirocofe’s original Scrimshander’s store was opened on […]
Made in Door County: Door County Candle Co.
Made in Door County: Door County Candle Co. By Laurel Ciohon The scents of Fraser Fir, Green Tea, Door County Coffee, Lilac, Fresh Cut Grass, and Door County Cherry swirled around me as I opened the door to Door County Candle Company this summer. Inside the store, colorful candles surrounded me while customers walked around […]
Kim’s Boutique: Full of Life’s Little Indulgences
Kim’s Boutique: Full of Life’s Little Indulgences by Laurel Ciohon Kim’s Boutique is such a lovely clothing shop. But there’s so much more than just clothing! Kim’s has everything a woman wants to indulge in. Gorgeous jewelry, luxurious lingerie, candles and soaps, fabulous shoes, striking purses and accessories, cozy throws, and one-of-a-kind garden and home […]
Plum Bottom Gallery Open Year Round
Plum Bottom Pottery & Gallery By Laurel Ciohon Situated in the beautiful countryside just south of Egg Harbor, Plum Bottom Pottery and Gallery is a gorgeous hidden gem featuring the fantastic creations of resident artist and owner Chad Luberger. The 20 acres that Plum Bottom Pottery resides on is conveniently located in the heart of […]
Maritime Lighthouse Tower Project Brings in $2.5 Million for Expansion
The Door County Maritime Museum’s Lighthouse Tower expansion project has successfully finished the first stage of fundraising for this inspiring multi-million-dollar initiative, bringing in more than $2.5 million in gifts and pledges. Expanding the museum means bringing more of the maritime story of Door County, Wisconsin, and Great Lakes alive. The overall project goal is […]
Main Street Shops Open Daily through the Holidays
The Main Street Shop complex (home to 19 specialty stores), located in the heart of Egg Harbor, is open and ready to serve you for the holiday shopping season. Most of the specialty stores are open for three day weekends, while many are open seven days through the end of the year. The week between […]
Jacksonport Polar Bear Club Prepares for 32nd Annual Plunge
The Jacksonport Polar Bear Club is preparing to take their annual plunge into Lake Michigan for the 32nd time at 12 noon on Sunday January 1, 2018. For the past thirty-one years the Jacksonport Polar Bear Club has celebrated the New Year by going for an icy dip into Lake Michigan at Lakeside Park in Jacksonport […]
Friends of Potawatomi State Park Near Fundraising Goal
The Friends of Potawatomi State Park are pleased to announce they have met the $25,000 fundraising match put forth by a generous family. The Friends group is working to raise funds for the construction and installation of a new handicapped accessible fishing pier at the State Park. With the help of this matching gift, the […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Percy
Percy came to us this past August during the Washington Island rescue. He’s 8 years old. He’s very sweet but slightly reserved. He loves to gently nibble your fingers in thanks for a good petting! He also loves his snuggly bed. Percy has had limited contact with people and takes a while to warm up. […]
