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Wisconsin Gems For Fall Colors

October 4, 2021 by Laurel Ciohon

Wisconsin is home to many scenic landscapes that showcase the delightful colors of nature in autumn. We’re starting to see the leaves change colors, with some parts of the state already at or nearing peak colors. Why Do Leaves Change Colors?In the fall, when days shorten and temperatures drop, leaves stop their food-making process. As […]

Filed Under: Uncommonly Fine Writing Tagged With: Peninsula State Park

Historic Structure Report to be Completed for Eagle Bluff Light Station

March 6, 2019 by Laurel Ciohon

The Door County Historical Society renewed their 1960 commitment to preserve Eagle Bluff Light Station, located in Peninsula State Park, by commissioning a Historic Structure Report (HSR). The Jeffris Family Foundation, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, awarded a Historic Structure Report grant for the Eagle Bluff Light Station. The lead gift consists of a 50 percent […]

Filed Under: Door County Newswire Tagged With: Door County Historical Society, Fish Creek, Peninsula State Park

Eagle Bluff 150th Anniversary Celebration

October 8, 2018 by Laurel Ciohon

The Door County Historical Society is proud to announce the 150th Anniversary of the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. Please join us on October 15 to commemorate Eagle Bluff’s 150 years of service. On October 15, 1868, the light beamed from the Eagle Bluff tower for the first time. The lighthouse immediately gained status as an important […]

Filed Under: Door County Newswire Tagged With: Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Fish Creek, Peninsula State Park

Fall Lighthouse Festival Tickets Now On Sale

August 24, 2018 by Laurel Ciohon

Tickets are now on sale for the 4th Annual Door County Fall Lighthouse Festival. This annual festival takes place October 6-7, 2018 and is comprised of land and boat tours featuring some of Door County’s most iconic lighthouses. Visitors will get a rare opportunity to explore some of these maritime treasures and enjoy seeing them […]

Filed Under: Door County Newswire Tagged With: Baileys Harbor, Cana Island Lighthouse, Door County Maritime Museum, Fish Creek, Gordon Lodge, Peninsula State Park, Plum Island, Ridges Sanctuary, Sister Bay

Northern Sky Theater to Distribute Free Tickets for Two World Premieres to All Door County Students

April 13, 2018 by Laurel Ciohon

Northern Sky Theater will once again invite all Door County students to a complimentary evening of entertainment under the stars. Northern Sky will distribute nearly 4,000 free tickets to every elementary, middle and high school student at all five Door County schools as well as area homeschooling students. Tickets will be distributed in the middle […]

Filed Under: Door County Newswire Tagged With: Fish Creek, Northern Sky Theater, Peninsula State Park

Northern Sky Theater Announces Naming Opportunities

December 13, 2017 by Laurel Ciohon

With the end of the year fast approaching, Northern Sky Theater has announced a holiday-giving opportunity for donors making a contribution to its Constellation Campaign. In an effort to continue the strong momentum of Northern Sky’s Constellation Campaign to raise funds for a new Creative Campus in Fish Creek, the company is giving donors the opportunity […]

Filed Under: Door County Newswire Tagged With: Baileys Harbor, Constellation Campaign, door county, Egg Harbor, Ephraim, Fish Creek, Northern Sky Theater, Peninsula State Park

Door County Half Marathon Opens Early-bird Registration

October 12, 2017 by Laurel Ciohon

Early-bird registration for the 11th running of the Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k is now open. Register by Oct. 31 to save $20 on race-day registration and join 2,700 running friends at the starting line in beautiful Peninsula State Park Saturday, May 5, 2018. The race is a favorite of runners throughout […]

Filed Under: Door County Newswire Tagged With: door county, Door County Brewing Co, Door County Half Marathon, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Ephraim, Fish Creek, Half Marathon, Horseshoe Island, Husby’s, Nicolet Bay 5k, Peninsula State Park, Run For A Cause, United States Track & Field, Wisconsin half marathons

Upcoming Events for Eagle Tower

September 19, 2017 by Laurel Ciohon

It has been a little over one year since the fundraising for Eagle Tower began. Since last September, over $600,000 has been raised towards the $750,000 goal. On Thursday, September 28 the DNR will host a public meeting at 5:00pm at the Sturgeon Bay Library to present the Tower design concepts and gather feedback as well as present […]

Filed Under: Door County Newswire Tagged With: DNR, door county, eagle tower, Fish Creek, Friends of Peninsula, Peninsula State Park, southwest florida fest

History Programs: Twilight Tours, Tunes & Tales

September 19, 2017 by Laurel Ciohon

Delight in the tales of lighthouse keepers through story, song, and poetry at the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse for Twilight Tours, Tunes & Tales on the fall evenings of September 29-30 and October 6-7.  On these special evenings a friendly glow will shine on the path leading to the keeper’s house, the same warm glow that […]

Filed Under: Door County Newswire Tagged With: Door County Historical Society, Eagle Bluff, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Linda Faust, Northern Door Storytellers Guild, Peninsula State Park, The Clearing Folk School

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