Door County Lighthouses
Door County is home to many historic lighthouses throughout the peninsula. Some of them are open to the public but most are only open for the annual lighthouse walk in early June. Baileys Harbor Range lights were built in 1869 to guide boats into Baileys Harbor. Geographically, Baileys Harbor is the only harbor refuge north [...]
Tour Door County: Ellison Bay & Gills Rock
Ellison Bay and Gills Rock lie north of the tension line. Both are historic and peaceful villages on the northern tip of the peninsula. If you are seeking the serenity of miles of forests or a local art gallery, this is the place for you. Ellison Bay is the artistic mecca in Door County. It [...]
Death’s Door Passage: A modern day ghost story in Door County?
It is no secret that the great lakes are not always kind to the shipping industry. Fall storms blow up in hours creating havoc for any vessel. But does this passage so knick named “Death’s Door” live up to it’s name? Dating back to the 1600’s, there are stories about warring Native American [...]
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