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Silent Sports in Door County: Propel Yourself Into Nature

October 13, 2020 by Laurel Ciohon

By Marise Redmann It’s so quiet I can hear my heart beat. I haven’t been this alone in ages. I paddle gently so as not to disturb the peace. I slip through the bulrushes, feeling them standing rigidly, protesting my entry. I can hear the frogs chirping in the distance but as I approach they […]

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White Gull Inn Celebrates its 125th Anniversary

October 5, 2020 by Laurel Ciohon

By Jude Genereaux Loyal guests and visitors returning to Door County expect to find two things each year: the assurance that it never changes, and the joy of new discovery. Blending those expectations has been a goal well met at the White Gull Inn, poised to celebrate its 125th year in Fish Creek. Continuing under […]

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The Names in the Orchard by Tom Davis

September 17, 2020 by Laurel Ciohon

Door County Almanak, No. 2, 1985 The shape of the conversation remains the same. Its timing varies only slightly from year to year, beginning as an offhand remark in mid-summer, by September swelling in proportions like an apple tree loaded with fruit, then dropping off gradually, like windfalls, through the autumn. It is heard in […]

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Northern Haus Expands Wedding Options into New High-Level Territory

July 22, 2020 by Laurel Ciohon

By Laurel Ciohon Imagine driving down a tree-covered country road, dotted with wildflowers and farmhouses, the sun peaking out from the trees. You pull up to an expansive 30-acre property in the midst of it all. The beauty of this striking farm setting, nestled in the middle of a large field, is breathtaking. You immediately […]

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The Conversion from Manpower to Steam Power in the Fishing Industry

July 16, 2020 by Laurel Ciohon

By Walter M. and Mary K. Hirthe, Door County Almanak, No. 3, 1986 Although the age of steam was well launched on the Great Lakes by 1818, the revolution made possible by steam power did not reach the northern islands of Lake Michigan until half a decade after the Civil War. The fishermen of Washington […]

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Interview with Midsummer’s Music Violinist Ann Palen

July 14, 2020 by Laurel Ciohon

Respectfully submitted by Allyson Fleck Ann Palen has played violin with Midsummer’s Music since 2014. Growing up in Edwardsville, Illinois, Ann studied Suzuki violin. Her start to instruction was somewhat of a challenge for her mom, but not what you might think. Ann’s mom was teaching Suzuki violin, and her students were not improving as […]

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What’s Lurking In Your Mole Sauce?

July 6, 2020 by Laurel Ciohon

By Jim Berkenstock I recently looked at the date when I wrote the last Coffee Chat and was astounded at how much time had gone by. How time flies when you are having fun (in quarantine). So, with apologies, I would like to return to the subject of the last Chat, which was entitled “Secret Sauce.” […]

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Summer Grilling with Door County Coffee Co.

July 1, 2020 by Laurel Ciohon

Memorial Day weekend is known as the kickoff to Summer. Now that summer is in full swing, before you buy burgers and get the grill out, Door County Coffee Co. reminds you to take time to remember the fallen, as well as those who have and continue to serve. As we sip on our Heroes Blend, a […]

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What Do You Call a Group of Pelicans?

June 22, 2020 by Laurel Ciohon

By Coggin Heeringa, Director, Crossroads at Big Creek A group of pelicans is called a pod. Actually, there are many other names for pelican groupings — a pouch, a scoop, a squadron or if they are fishing as a group, a fleet. Last Sunday, my husband and I were out on the wildlife observation platform […]

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11th Annual Crossroads Trail Run Goes ‘Virtual’

June 16, 2020 by Laurel Ciohon

By Coggin Heeringa, Director, Crossroads at Big Creek The Crossroads Trail Run 2020 promised to be the best ever. We had generous sponsors, exciting plans, and registrations were coming in. And then, everything changed. It was clear that, for the health and safety of our volunteers and run participants, the traditional race format would not […]

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