By Door County Coffee & Tea Co. From the beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, to the blue waters of Lake Michigan, and the red cherry trees glittering the county, Door County truly has incredibly fun and unique experiences to offer! There really is something for everyone here, and we consider ourselves very lucky to be […]
Sister Bay Set to Provide Guests with Entertainment – July 4, 1937
Article from the July 1st, 1937, Green Bay Press-Gazette Sister Bay, a picturesque summer resort on the western side of the Door County peninsula, is planning a “bigger and better” holiday celebration for the Fourth of July weekend, promising to set a record in entertainment in the community. A parade, floats, picnicking, addresses, a giant […]
Summer Fun All Around Door County
By Door County Coffee & Tea Co. We love all seasons here in Door County, but there is just something so sweet about all the fun we get to have in summer! From fishing and camping, to kayaking, and finding the best ice cream in the county, there is plenty to keep you busy this […]
The Fascinating History of Steel Bridge Songfest
What started in 2005 as a concert fundraiser for a local historical monument, quickly turned Sturgeon Bay into the singer/songwriter capital of the state! Steel Bridge Songfest brings in roughly 30-40 musicians from across the U.S. every year. These musicians turn Sturgeon Bay and the Holiday Music Motel into their homes for roughly a week while […]
Family Fun for Father’s Day
By Door County Coffee & Tea Co. June is here and that means Summer vacations, trips to the beach and Father’s Day! Dad’s are the best – they teach us so many things! From how to ride a bike, to changing the oil in your car, to how to drink the best coffee…or beer. Dads […]
Recipes For Your Weekend Grilling
By Door County Coffee & Tea Co. Grilling season is the best season, and we are ready to fire up the grill! We have so many fun ways to incorporate coffee into your grilling rubs and sauces, along with some great side dishes and desserts. Enjoy some of our favorite ways to include Door County […]
Everything You Need to Know About Door County Cherries
By Door County Coffee & Tea Co. When you think of Door County, cherries often are one of the first things to pop into people’s heads. First come the cherry blossoms, one of the most beautiful times of the year. Then comes cherry picking, a fun family activity you can do all over the county […]
Experimental Archaeology at Crossroads at Big Creek
By Coggin Heeringa, Program Director/Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek Crossroads at Big Creek, in collaboration with the Door County Historical Society, will add Experimental Archaeology to the Spring Archaeology Experience this year. On the afternoons of Friday, May 21, Monday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 25, we will offering historical demonstrations and be conducting tours […]
Wink Larson: Orchard in His Blood by Gary Jones
Door County Almanak, No. 2, 1985 “Here’s the story of how Wink bought the orchard,” said Audrey Larson, as she, Wink Larson, and I sat in the spacious living room of their Sister Bay home perched on a bluff, the hazy waters of Green Bay provide a background for the chickadees and goldfinches competing for […]
Crossroads Activities Report for May…It’s BIG
By Coggin Heeringa, Program Director/Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek Saturday, May 8 promises to be a big day at Crossroads. In the morning, Crossroads Habitat Healers will participate in the Climate Change Coalition of Door County’s BIG PLANT. In the evening, the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society will hold a BIG SCOPE VIEWING NIGHT to introduce […]