By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. During Thanksgiving Week, we at Crossroads express our heartfelt gratitude for the privilege of caring for our preserves. In a way, “preserves” isn’t quite accurate. When we acquired our land, there wasn’t a great deal to preserve. But over the past quarter century, we endeavored […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Phy Ed
Phy Ed is an incredibly cute bunny available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. This 1-year-old fluffball weighs just 2 pounds and has the absolute softest fur. Like all rabbits at WHS, Phy Ed has been neutered, received a flea preventative, and had his nails trimmed. Please make an appointment at […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Celery
Meet Celery! This stunning bunny is available for adoption from the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. Celery is a soft and sweet girl that has a unique personality and enjoys long hops on the beach followed by a candlelit salad dinner. Like all rabbits at WHS, Celery has been spayed, received a flea preventative, […]
Door County Locals Get Discounted Rate to Stay at The Dorr Hotel
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 14, 2022) – Door County residents don’t need to leave Door County to treat themselves to a luxurious getaway. From November 1-April 1, local Door County residents are invited to stay at The Dorr Hotel for only $99/night for a King or Queen room. This new waterfront hotel located in downtown […]
Shop Small Saturday in Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 14, 2022) – Save the date! Shop Small Saturday is coming up on November 26. This shopping holiday always falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Support small businesses throughout Sturgeon Bay by shopping locally on Saturday, November 26! There are so many ways to support local businesses other than just purchasing […]
Egg Harbor Holly Days Nov. 25-26
Egg Harbor, Wis. (November 14, 2022) – Head to Egg Harbor’s Holly Days Festival, November 25-26, for a weekend full of old-fashioned holiday fun complete with holiday tree lighting, horse-drawn wagon rides, children’s activities and more. Start the day at Breakfast with Santa at Big Easy Door County, both Friday & Saturday Nov. 25 & […]
Grateful for Clean Air
We at Crossroads at Big Creek have much for which to be thankful, so we are dedicating November to celebrating the wonderful environmental services from which we benefit and which we endeavor to protect. This week (and always) we are grateful for clean air. As my mother used to say any time we thanked her, […]
PMF Announces Programming Lineup for 2023 Winter Chamber Music Series
Egg Harbor, Wis. (November 9, 2022) – The Peninsula Music Festival’s Winter Chamber Music Series, February Fest, will return to the Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor on the Sundays of February 5, 12, and 19, 2023. Performances begin at 2:00pm and will last one hour. Tickets NOW ON SALE, with only 100 seats […]
Santa Claus is Coming to Light Up Sister Bay
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 9, 2022) – Come to see Santa with his elves and favorite reindeer at the annual Capture the Spirit holiday lighting festivities on Friday, November 25 from 3:30 – 5:30pm! Enjoy hot chocolate and treats from Pink Door Events before Santa arrives at 5:00pm to light the Village Christmas Tree and […]
Annual Ellison Bay Gobble Wobble
Ellison Bay, Wis. (November 7, 2022) – Join friends and family in Ellison Bay this Thanksgiving for the annual Ellison Bay Gobble Wobble! This event features a 2.5 mile fun run/walk that starts and ends at Fitzgerald Park. Click the link below for a map of the route (note this will not be a closed course). Registration […]