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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources l Peninsula State Park l 9462 Shore Road l Fish Creek, WI 54212 l 920-868-3258 l wiparks.net
Feel Fish Creek’s authentic, timeless charm come alive through endless shopping, dining, arts and outdoor activities, from sun up until after sun down.
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Y O U R VA C AT I O N R E D E F I N E D New memories and lasting traditions start in the “heart” of the Northern Door Peninsula. CONCERTS IN THE PARK | Tuesday afternoons, June 12-August 14 HAIRPIN RUN July 4, 2018 | SUMMER FEST CONCERT & FIREWORKS July 7, 2018 ART AFTER DARK July 25, 2018 | INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE Sept. 28-30, 2018 JACK O’LANTERN DAYS Oct. 26-28, 2018 | WINTER FESTIVAL Feb. 1-3, 2019
• Unparalleled opportunities to see, create and experience the arts. • Door County’s most unique and varied shopping experience. • A natural playground, ready to show you your next great outdoor adventure. • Make new memories and lasting traditions with countless opportunities to shop, dine, create and explore.
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Table of Contents From the Editor Kathleen Harris kathleen.harris@wisconsin.gov
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Every year, I hike high up on Hemlock Trail. I look southwest, past tawny trunks of scattered pine and cedar trees. Far below lie sapphire patches of water. Behind are the rugged bluffs of Fish Creek. It’s my favorite place in Peninsula State Park. What’s yours?
Fees, Emergency
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Safety, Services & Supplies
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Nicolet Beach Fishing, Biking Peninsula Hunting & Trapping
Cover Photo by Len Villano.
Wisconsin established state parks to preserve places of singular beauty, but also as peace offerings to all citizens, rich or poor. Park founders recognized the healing power of healthy recreation in an unspoiled landscape. Thoreau called it the “tonic of wildness.” Nature’s medicine is just as needed today. So, yes, experience exciting Door County adventures, but find a favorite Peninsula place, too, one that renews your spirit. See you on the trail!
8-9 Mobility Tips Winter Sports Sensational Sunsets Sky High Bluffs Bird Watching Do Not Disturb Bats Wildflowers
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Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Northern Sky Theater Peninsula State Park Golf Course
12-17 Campground and Trail Maps
18 Pet Friendly Camping
19 Camping Regulations
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Friends of Peninsula State Park
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Like to Hike
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White Cedar Nature Center
PERMANENT STAFF Brian Markowski
Kathleen Harris
Superintendent
Naturalist
Nic Hefter Ranger
Jennifer Birkholz
Chuck Smrz
Morgan Pelnar
Assistant Superintendent
Utilities Specialist
Ranger
Jessica Doell
Roger Pronschinske
Joe Simon
Finance/Visitor Services
Facility Repair Worker
Ranger
This publication is available in alternate format upon request. Please call the Bureau of State Parks for more information 608-266-2181. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal opportunity in its employment, programs services and functions under an Affirmative Action Plan. If you have any questions, please write to Equal Opportunity Office, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240. The Peninsula State Park Visitor is published by the Fish Creek Civic Association and the Ephraim Business Council. It is distributed without charge. Please write the address below for permission to reproduce any material. Don’t throw the Visitor away. Take it home for future reference or pass it on to a friend. If you have comments, suggestions or questions about the Peninsula Visitor write or call: Peninsula State Park 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI 54212; 920-868-3258; 920-868-1931 (Fax) Wisconsin DNR 888-936-7463; wiparks.net Visitor Editor: Kathleen Harris Graphic Design: Inside the Door Graphic Design
Photo by Len Villano©
2018 Peninsula State Park Fees All vehicles require an admission sticker in addition to camping fees. * Fees subject to change. Fees collected support operation of the Wisconsin State Park System.
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Wisconsin Out-of-State License Plates License Plates Plates Plates
Vehicle Admission Stickers
Self Service Vehicle Admission Sticker Kiosk
Annual Additional Vehicles Senior (65+) Daily Senior (65+) Bus
$28 $38 15.50 20.50 13 38 10 13 3 11 11 15
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Camp Fees Spring/Fall Summer May 1 through Thursday before Memorial Friday before Memorial Day through Day & Labor Day through October 31 Sunday before Labor Day
Winter November 1 through April 30
Weekday Weekend* Weekday Weekend* Weekday & Weekend* Non-Electric Electric Non-Electric Electric Non-Electric Electric Non-Electric Electric
Non-electric Electric
WI Resident $20 $35 $20 $35 $20 $35 $22 $37
$20 $35
Non-Resident $25 $40 $25 $40 $25 $40 $27 $42
$25 $40
*Weekends are defined as Friday and Saturday nights, with the exception of holiday weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights).
Group Camp Fees Minimum based on number in group
1-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 $40 $60 $80 $100 $120
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PENINSULA STATE PARK | 9462 Shore Road | Fish Creek, WI 54212 | 920-868-3258; 920-868-1931 (Fax) 2
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SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY BE PREPARED Discuss safety plans ahead of time. Have a flashlight with extra batteries and a first aid kit. At your site, note any tree limbs that could fall from strong winds. Secure gear, including tents. Know the location of campground buildings and the campground host site. Be sure children know the family campsite number. Consider the following:
STAY TUNED AND ALERT Keep an eye on the sky. If severe weather approaches, tune to local radio stations (listed on page 2). Campground hosts have weather radios. Static may indicate nearby lightning. Remember, a warning means a severe thunderstorm or tornado has been sighted. A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather. Share information with your neighbors. SEEK SHELTER Peninsula cannot provide a storm shelter to accommodate hundreds of campers. There are no approved storm-proof buildings in any campground. THUNDERSTORM TIPS If you are boating or swimming, get to land and take shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, the storm is close enough for you to be struck by lightning. If you are in the woods, take shelter under the shortest trees, away from power lines. Squat low to the ground; do not lay down. Avoid areas that may flood. TORNADO TIPS If a tornado approaches while you are outdoors, find a low spot or embankment which might shelter you from wind and blowing debris. Stay low.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Emergencies 911
Park Headquarters 920-868-3258 Hours: 8 a.m.–11 p.m. (varies) late May through mid-October and generally 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. the remainder of the year. Campground Hosts provide non-emergency assistance, information and are equipped with cell phones. Hosts sites are 323, 525, 619 and 783. Coast Guard 920-743‑3367, Sturgeon Bay. Complaints and Disturbances If you observe a violation or have a complaint report it immediately to Park Headquarters or a campground host. If a violation occurs after hours that requires emergency response call 911. Always include key information: vehicle make, model, license, and campsite number. Fire Call 911 if fire control is needed. Report any fire immediately to Park Headquarters.
Welcome!
On behalf of the park staff I would like to welcome you to Peninsula State Park, Wisconsin’s most complete park and a favorite camping destination. Peninsula draws over a million visitors annually and is one of the many jewels of Door County. With 468 campsites, three group campsites, a nature center, lighthouse, outdoor theater, golf course, swimming beach, biking and hiking trails, 150-foot bluffs, and eight miles of Lake Michigan shoreline you’ll find diverse recreation. Please be sure to check out an amazing sunset from Weborg Point or Sven’s Bluff, my personal favorites. Every year, staff engage in a variety of improvement projects. This year, you’ll see new tile in Tennison and Welcker’s shower buildings. Both buildings received roof replacements with new ventilation systems, too. Look for upgraded outdoor showers at Nicolet Beach. In addition, the DNR installed a new self-pay electronic kiosk at the Eagle Terrace entrance station. Visitors can now purchase (credit card) daily and annual admission stickers and trail passes. The kiosk prints a dated and timed receipt which visitors place inside the driver’s side dashboard while touring the park. Visitors have 30 days to exchange the receipt at any Wisconsin state park for an annual vehicle admission sticker. Thank you for supporting Peninsula’s partners, including Friends of Peninsula State Park. The Friends hard work and dedication, along with their amazing fundraising efforts, have helped advance projects including Eagle Tower and the Nature Center addition. For more information visit PeninusulaFriends.org. I hope you enjoy your time with family and friends discovering all that Peninsula has to offer! It’s where memories are made! Brian Markowski Peninsula State Park Superintendent
Hospital Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743‑5566. Doctor North Shore Medical Clinic, Fish Creek, 920-868-3511. Appointment only. Aurora Nor‑Door Clinic, Sister Bay, 920-854‑2347. Pharmacy Shopko, Sister Bay, 920-854‑9182. Poison Control Center 1‑800‑222-1222. Local Radio Stations WDOR (93.9 FM), WBDK (96.7 FM) and The Lodge (106.9). Locksmith Apple Ridge Locksmithing, Ellison Bay, 920-421-0533. Rocky’s Unlock Service, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-2620. Sheriff’s Department Door County, non-emergencies, 920-746-2400. Tow Truck Kiehnau’s, 920-839-2070, Baileys Harbor. C & W Auto, 920-7433385, Sturgeon Bay. DC Auto, 920-746-9790, Sturgeon Bay. Veterinarian Northern Door Pet Clinic, Sister Bay, 920-854-4979. Animal Emergency Center of Green Bay. (After hours) 920-494-9400. Injured Wildlife, Green Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, 920-391-3671. keepwildlifewild.gov. WI DNR Customer Service 1-888-936-7463.
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Safety, Services and Supplies ACCESSIBILITY Level campsites adjacent to fully accessible shower buildings are available in Nicolet Bay and Tennison Bay campgrounds. Accessible toilets are also available at Park Headquarters. Persons who use wheel chairs or other assistive mobility devices may access the Nature Center, portions of Sunset Bike Route, Nicolet Beach, the Camp Store, shelter buildings, several overlooks and the Weborg and Nicolet Bay fishing piers. A .6 mile section of Sentinel Trail is surfaced with a hard-packed limestone base to facilitate access. Please contact Park Headquarters at 920-868-3258 regarding the permit process for power driven mobility devices.
CAMPGROUND SERVICES Maps and Rules pages 12-19. Campground Hosts give assistance, information, and communicate facility needs to park staff. Host sites are 323, 525, 619 and 783. Garbage/Recycling Dumpsters are located in each campground. Campers are responsible for keeping sites clean by bringing refuse to the dumpsters. Recycle – it’s the law! Lost & Found items are collected at Park Headquarters. Propane is available at Nelson Shopping Center and the BP gas station, both north of Fish Creek on Highway 42. Trailer Dump Station is located on Bluff Road east of the Nature Center. It is normally open May 1 through mid-October. Campers may not drain waste water or sewage on the ground.
CAMPFIRES Fires must be small and carefully tended in designated campground and public fire rings. Never move the fire ring. Be cautious of wind direction, sparks and scorching trees. Watch children carefully. Never burn painted or treated wood, plastics or trash. Campers may gather wood for use in the park, but it must be both dead and on the ground. Never cut limbs or remove any part of a standing tree, alive or dead. Make sure a fire is completely extinguished before leaving. Firewood available for sale through private concessionaire on Bluff Road. Woodyard Hours *May be closed in inclement weather. • 5-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays May 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19. • 4-7 p.m. daily (4-8 p.m. Friday) Thursday, May 24-Saturday, September 1. • 4-6 p.m. daily Sunday, September 2-Sunday, October 14. • Off-season hours posted at the Woodyard and Park Headquarters. 4
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FLYING RELATED ACTIVITIES
TRAIL SAFETY Trails (page 14-15) vary in difficulty. Trails may become slippery when wet. Use caution on steep climbs and descents, as well as near unprotected bluffs. Stay behind barriers. Watch children closely.
Including but not limited to hang-gliding, sky diving, flying model airplanes and operating drones are not permitted in the park.
PETS See page 18 Pets must be on a leash not longer than eight feet and under control at all times. Pets must not interfere with the enjoyment of the park by others. Pets are not allowed in buildings, picnic areas, Nicolet Beach, or on nature trails. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Pets may not be left unattended at any time. Pets are allowed at The Pines picnic area.
PICNICKING The carry-in, carry-out policy of Wisconsin State Parks requires day-use visitors to remove their own trash and recyclables. Peninsula does not provide waste or recycling containers for picnickers. Please restrict fires to charcoal grills or designated fire rings. If you bring your own grill, dispose of hot coals in the nearest picnic grill. Extinguish all fires before leaving. Do not feed wild animals, including gulls. Biologists have linked high gull populations to increased levels of E.coli bacteria in local waters. Playgrounds are at Nicolet Beach, Tennison Bay Campground and the Fish Creek picnic area.
ROAD SAFETY Posted speed limits must be followed. All users must share the roads. Watch for motor vehicles, bicycles, in-line skates, pedestrians, and children. For your safety, in-line skates are not allowed on Shore and Bluff Roads. All motor vehicles and play devices (scooters, skateboards, etc.) are prohibited on sidewalks and walkways. Play devices are prohibited on all park roadways. Bicycles, including Fat Bikes, are allowed on park roads and snowmobile trails; however, fat bikes are not encouraged on snowmobile trails when open to snowmobiling for safety reasons. Bikes are prohibited on Peninsula winter ski trails and all hiking trails.
BOATING Boaters All watercraft must be equipped with a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device for each person aboard. Do not overload your craft. Sudden storms may occur. Small craft operators should be extremely cautious when on the waters of Green Bay. If capsized, stay with your craft until help arrives. Boaters should be aware of their wake and stay well away from swimmers. Nicolet Bay is a slow no wake area. Mooring No boat may be moored or anchored on the shore, or left unattended. A Launch Ramp is located at Nicolet Bay. Overflow and overnight parking is available at the amphitheater lot (48hour limit for non-campers). Tie-up to ramp piers is prohibited except for launching and take-out. A Kayak Launch is located at Tennison Bay Campground.
WATER SAFETY Swimming Swim only at a designated beach. Nicolet Beach is open 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily. No lifeguard on duty. Food, glass containers, beverages, soap and detergent and dogs are prohibited on the sand beach. Do not swim alone, at night, or in unfamiliar places. Never dive into water of unknown depth. Watch children closely when near water. Use caution when wading in unknown waters as water depth may change abruptly. Green Bay and Lake Michigan can be dangerously cold. Swimmers should be extremely cautious of areas where the current appears to flow away from the shore. If caught in an outflowing current, swim across rather than against the current as the flow is usually rather narrow. The WI DNR does not monitor ice conditions. Exercise extreme caution. Ice may not be thick enough to support a person. Underwater currents, springs and animals may cause thin ice.
Be Safe! Wear a helmet. Bicyclists must obey all vehicle laws, which include riding on the right side of the road, with traffic. Remember to warn others when passing. Supervise children closely. Be wary of loose gravel or sand, especially after rain. Descend downgrades slowly, in full control. Be prepared to stop. Pull completely off the trail or road when viewing wildlife or scenery.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES Local church service schedules are available at Park Headquarters. Nondenominational services are held at the amphitheater at 11 a.m. Sunday, late June through Labor Day.
PERMITS REQUIRED Commercial Use Any person collecting funds for a business or providing services for a fee which involves that person’s physical presence in the park is required to first obtain a commercial use permit. dnr.wi.gov/ topic/parks/rules/commercialuse. Metal Detectors may be used on DNR land or waters only for locating specific lost personal items. A permit is required. dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/rules/metaldetect.
Photo by Len Villano©
Collecting and Foraging Ask a ranger first! Plants and animals on state land are protected. If legal, foraging can only be for personal (not commercial) use.
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Experience
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All trails lead to sunshine and sand in summer. This park hub features a clean beach, grassy picnic area, a sand volleyball court (provide your own ball) and snack bar. Kayaks, canoes, paddleboat and bicycle rentals available. See page 5 for water safety precautions. Open Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October. WIFI is available.
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Peninsula!
■ Nicolet Beach
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■ Biking Peninsula
Peninsula’s hunting tradition began in 1992 with a nineday muzzleloader deer hunt in designated areas. That tradition continues with the addition of archery and trapping in designated areas on specific dates. For more information visit Park Headquarters or ask a ranger.
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This park mixes bluffs, forests and scenic shore along gravel-surfaced Sunset Bike Route. Choose unsurfaced off-road trails (cyclists age 16 and older must purchase a trail pass) for more kick. A narrow bike lane along Shore Road extends from Park Headquarters to Bluff Road, and then to Nicolet Beach.
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Look for a NEW fish sign along Skyline Road! WI fishing license is required for anglers age sixteen and older. Other regulations and stamp requirements may apply.
■ Hunting and Trapping
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Peninsula’s cobblestone shore provides excellent spawning habitat for smallmouth bass and northern pike. In deeper waters, anglers catch chinook salmon, perch and trout. Cast a line at Nicolet Boat Launch or Weborg Point, which both have accessible piers.
Poles are available for free loan at the Nature Center. Bait available for sale at the Nicolet Beach Camp Store.
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■ Fishing
Photo by Len Villano©
Red-backed Salamander. Submitted
Monarch Butterfly. Submitted
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Photo by Len Villano©
MOBILITY TIPS Several park places accommodate varying levels of mobility, whether you’re pushing a baby stroller or recovering from knee surgery. Skyline Road winds atop the length of Peninsula’s three bluffs, offering picturesque views and attractive pull-offs, even from inside a car. Picnic spots like Nelson’s Point serve as destinations for families of all ages and abilities. The Nature Center and grounds are a smart choice, too (see page 27). For more ideas, see ACCESSIBLITY (page 4).
Peninsula doesn’t hibernate. Want proof? Strap on a pair of snowshoes (5 trail miles) or cross-country skis (16 trail miles, classic/skate). Sled at Hill 17 (no toboggans please) or snowmobile (17 miles). Camp at Tennison (electric sites available).
■ Sensational Sunsets
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With eight miles of mostly west-facing shore, exceptional sunset spots include Welcker’s Point, Sven’s Bluff, Weborg pier,
■ Bird Watching
and Tennison Bay kayak launch.
Listen for the musical trill of winter wrens in Peninsula’s evergreen forests and the wuk, wuk alarm call of the pileated woodpecker. Weborg and Nelson points, Tennison Bay, and forest edges along Middle Road are excellent birding sites. Peninsula is a designated Migratory Bird Stopover. Look for a NEW bird sign along Shore Road!
■ Sky High Bluffs One hundred fifty-foot tall bluffs soar skyward along rugged Eagle Trail. The bluffs are part of the Niagara Escarpment, the fossil-rich backbone of the park. They began forming 420 million years ago at the outer rim of a shallow, saltwater sea. The escarpment extends from eastern Wisconsin to Niagara Falls.
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■ Winter Sports
Venture along Peninsula’s forty miles of multi-use trails. Watch for federally threatened lake iris, trilliums, lady’s-slipper orchids and columbines. Purchase a Peninsula Wildflower Guide ($2, Friends Merchandise) and support park nature education.
If you go to Welcker’s Shelter just after sunset to watch the surviving bats emerge, behave ethically. NEVER shine flashlights at bats. REMAIN QUIET. In addition, stay on Eagle and other trails to help protect sensitive plant and animal eco-suites along the bluffs.
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■ Wildflowers
to dnr.wi.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/bats.
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Over the past decade, white-nose syndrome has killed millions of U.S. bats. It’s impacted all four Wisconsin cave bat species. At Peninsula, little brown bats have declined by 85%. Every year, insectivorous bats save farmers and foresters billions of dollars by consuming large numbers of agricultural pests. Bats play an important role in sustaining fragile cave ecosystems, too. Visit the Nature Center for more information or go
Pileated woodpecker
Photo by Len Villano©
■ Do Not Disturb Bats
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Photo by Daniel Fleihler
Nature Center See page 27
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Attractions
Like no other! ■ Eagle Bluff Lighthouse 920-421-3636
eagleblufflighthouse@gmail.com www.eagleblufflighthouse.org facebook.com/eaglebluff This year, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse marks a milestone - 150 years! Since October 15, 1868, the lighthouse has guided vessels through the Strawberry Channel, a narrow passage populated by four islands. Today, the light is solar powered. The public is invited to two special celebrations. August 7 festivities include local musicians, the Coast Guard, and children’s crafts. On October 15, local veterans will raise the flag to music played by the Gibraltar High School band. Both events are free and open to the public but a state park vehicle sticker is required.
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Photo by Len Villano©
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State park vehicle sticker required for tours. Tours: Open daily May 18 – October 19. Tours are scheduled every half-hour beginning at 10 a.m. The last tour is offered at 3:30 p.m. Cost: $8.50 per adult, $6.50 per student 13 through 17, $3.50 per youth 6 through 12. Admission is waived for children
five or younger and Door County Historical Society members. Group and small wedding rates are available with two-week advanced notice. Saturday Twilight Tours: June 9 (6-9 p.m.), September 29 (6-8 p.m.), and October 6 (6-8:30 p.m.). $10 per adult, $6 per child.
■ Northern Sky Theater 920-854-6117
NorthernSkyTheater.com Make theater the grand finale of a day in Door County. This award winning professional troupe performs on a stage surrounded by majestic pine trees, beneath a canopy of twinkling stars. In 2018, Northern Sky premiers two original musical comedies. Shows are appropriate for all ages and run 90 minutes with no intermission. The box office opens one hour before show time.
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Dairy Heirs
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Boxcar
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6 p.m. show July 4
Lumberjacks in Love 6 p.m. show June 16
Tickets: $22 per adult, $11 student ticket (with valid ID), $6 per child twelve and younger. Limited reserved seating available for an additional $7 per ticket. Group rates available. Discount coupons for registered Peninsula campers available at Park Headquarters. A state park vehicle sticker is not required while theater patrons are attending a show. Cars without a vehicle sticker may ONLY park in the amphitheater or beach lots up to one before and up to one hour after a performance. Purchase vehicle stickers at Park Headquarters or the new electronic pay station (credit
8 p.m 6 p.m.
card) at the Eagle Terrace contact station.
you to dress up as inspired by the show.
Dairy Heirs A home-grow family moo-sical that is plenty sweet with a side of tongue-in-cheek. Opens June 18.
Fall Show Muskie Love August 31 – October 20, Door Community Auditorium. Follow the exploits of fishing guide rivals Ben and Bea in this contemporary take of Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing.
Boxcar A soaring, tender story about an unlikely friendship between a boy and two hobos in the 1930s. Opens June 13. Lumberjacks in Love Sing-Along Four burly lumberjacks live in a state of manly bliss until an encounter with a plucky mail order bride interrupts life as they know it. Northern Sky invites
Adult
Junior - 8-17 years old
Rental Clubs
9 Holes
$25
$15
$10
18 Holes
$43
$25
$17
Twilight Fees
Power Cart Per Person
$24 for unlimited golf, walking
$37 for unlimited golf, riding
9 holes - $13 18 holes - $20 $5-7 for bucket of balls
SHORT COURSE Adult 920-421-1332
Junior 17 yrs & under
$6 / $3 replay
6 Holes
$9 / $6 replay
8 p.m.
PGA CLUBHOUSE
DRIVING RANGE 920-854-2352
8 p.m.
Rental Clubs $5 partial set Rates include sales tax.
Peninsula’s Short Course. Photo by Taylor Mueller©
Photo by Taylor Mueller©
■ Peninsula State Park Golf Course 920-854-5791
peninsulagolf.org Imagine a 69-yard, over the bluff, par three hole. This signature eight hole, designed in 1926 by Alex Cunningham, is one reason golfers consider Peninsula a course with great character. Tee time reservations are recommended. Individual and group golf lessons are available with Peninsula Golf Associates (PGA) pros Sylvia Ferdon and Matt Stottern. This year, an irrigation system upgrade will insure many years of great play. The Peninsula Golf Course and Driving Range has been
going strong for ninety years. If you’re new to the sport or want to introduce children to the game, consider PGA’s First Tee program, ten weeks of lessons that reinforce values like integrity and perseverance. It runs June – August, ending with a celebratory family cook-out. Another option is to visit PGA’s award-wining six-hole par three Short Course. “Holes range from 65 to 115 yards,” explained PGA Manager Jason Daubner. “The Short Course has simple bunkers and greens with generous collars.” Family Time Golf (twilight fees apply) is another option, “in play” daily starting at 4:30 p.m., Memorial Day through midSeptember. Call 920-854-5791. Mystery bonus incentives are part of the package!
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Campground Maps DO YOU KNOW WHAT POISON IVY LOOKS LIKE?
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TENNISON BAY Open year round, this campground (200s, 300s, 400s) provides 188 sites. Mature hardwoods, a red pine plantation and sunny openings make for diverse camp sites. Facilities: 5 flush toilet buildings (2 with showers, 1 accessible); canoe and kayak launch open to all visitors; playground; ninety-seven 50-amp electric sites. All sites reservable except 323, 337 and 416.
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Lone Pine Trail (D-E) 0.5 mile, one way. Moderate. This trail connects to several convenient loops. Ascend a dolostone bluff then hike a forest dominated by beech, maple and oak trees. Can you spot the solitary white pine, the trail’s namesake, now lying on the forest floor? Access at the southeast corner of South Nicolet Campground.
Hidden Bluff Trail (B-C) 0.75 mile, one way. Moderate. This spur of Sunset Bike Route is accessed at The Nature Center. Look for red tinged bulblet fern cascading down rocky outcroppings. Jack-in-thepulpit flowers are prolific.
Hemlock Trail (A-B) 1.8 miles, one-way. Moderate. Lake iris greets hikers at the edge of a cedar-hemlock forest. Skirt up a low bluff and catch glimpses of the Strawberry Islands through birch and pine trees. Access near Weborg Campground or Tennison Bay Campground.
Eagle Trail 2 mile loop. Difficult. Remarkable 150-foot cliffs, springs, and forested terraces make Eagle Trail memorable. Several steep, rocky sections offset a level segment that parallels Eagle Harbor. Trilliums and thimbleberry brighten the trailside, as does less common cranberry vibernum. Access at Eagle Terrace or Eagle Panorama.
Skyline Trail 3 mile loop. Moderate. Climb to Sven’s Bluff through rolling terrain. Watch for stone fences and open meadows, remnants of long ago farms. Hikers can connect to other trails via Skyline. Access at Skyline parking lot on Shore Road.
Sentinel Trail 2 mile loop. Easy. Walk past stands of maple, beech and red pine. Trail signs interpret forest ecology A .6 mile section is graveled to facilitate mobility.
Nicolet Bay Trail (G-H) 2.2 miles, one way. Moderate. Watch for wild turkeys and pileated woodpeckers in a forest of basswood, white ash and hemlock trees. This trail passes within a quarter mile of Nicolet Beach with convenient access gained from the amphitheater parking lot or Welcker’s Campground.
Off-Road Bike Trails 12 miles, various loops. Moderate - Difficult. Take on the challenge of rugged, unsurfaced terrain. A trail pass, available at Park Headquarters, is required for bicyclists age 16 and older. Access at off-road parking lot on Highland Road or near the south terminus of Sunset Trail.
Minnehaha Trail (D-F) 0.7 mile, one way. Easy. This refreshing lakeshore trail links Nicolet South Campground and Eagle Trail. Access near campsite 844.
White Cedar Nature Trail 0.5 mile loop. Easy. Signs interpret deer ecology along an abandoned 5,000-year-old shoreline. Access at Nature Center.
Vita Course 1 mile loop. Eleven exercise stations wind through beautiful forest scenery. Stations develop strength, stamina and coordination for different ability levels. Access at the southwest corner of the amphitheater parking lot.
Trail Tramper’s Delight (K-L) 0.5 mile, one way. Easy. This trail name originated in the early 1920s when hikers walked from Nicolet Bay to Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. In the hot summer, the shaded path provided a cool walk, which was a trail tramper’s delight. Access near Eagle Bluff Lighthouse.
Sunset Bike Route (I-J-I) 10 miles. Moderate. The hard packed limestone base of the 5.1 mile route accomodates bicycles, wheelchairs and hikers. Traverse every major type of landscape including marshes, upland hardwoods and conifer stands. Connect to a return route at Nicolet Beach, pedaling four additional miles along Peninsula’s scenic back roads to Park Headquarters at the Fish Creek entrance. Be cautious of one steep descent on Middle Road.
TRAIL GUIDE • See safety messages on page four and five. Letters denote trail segments on map.
NEW! All features (roads, trails, shoreline) on the 2018 Peninsula State Park Summer Map reflect GPS coordinates. Mountain Bike Trails also now include mileage. Features on official park maps such as trails, roads, picnic areas and campgrounds depict “designated use areas” per 23.115 of Wis. statutes. Please limit your activities to these areas.
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North Nicolet Campground (600s) offers non-electric, wooded sites. Camping is allowed from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October. Facilities: 2 flush toilet buildings (one with showers); boat ramp and accessible fishing pier open to all visitors.
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WELCKER’S POINT (500s) All 81 sites in this wooded campground are non-electric. Welcker’s is open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Facilities: 3 flush toilet buildings (2 with showers, including 1 accessible); shelter building in adjacent picnic area. All sites reservable except host site 525. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | wiparks.net
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Camping with Fido? Surprising noises and strange smells pack every corner of a campground, especially for a dog. Sensory overload can cause even an easygoing hound act “ruff”. No wonder so many people realize it may be best to leave Fido at home. If you did bring a pawsitively awesome pooch (or kool kitty) camping, please follow these tips:
NO PETS ALLOWED PARK SHOWERS BUILDINGS NICOLET BEACH PICNIC AREAS WINTER SKI TRAILS NATURE TRAIL
Zelda, Christina, Kirby and Jason have been camping together for six years. They recommend a romp around the Skyline-Hemlock loop for its varied forest and bluff top view. Photo by Kathleen, Harris, DNR
• Current vaccinations, pet first aid kit (vet phone number, tweezers and
antiseptic), a travel tag attached to pet’s collar with camp site number. • Keep your pet on a leash no longer than eight-feet. A dog off-leash can pick up poison ivy oil on its fur. The dog does not react but if you pet its fur, you might. • Since pets are not allowed in showers or buildings, bring a bucket and towel to clean Fido at your campsite.
• Fetch your dog’s logs. Most doggy doo bags contain plastic and are
not biodegradable. Don’t leave poop packs along a trail or at your campsite. Instead, put them in the trash. • Please do not leave your dog alone at a campsite. Left alone, a dog may feel anxious or bored and bark non-stop. Remember, your pet may not interfere with the enjoyment of the park by others.
WHAT IS THE WISCONSIN STATE DOG? Stop at the Nature Center to tell us your answer and receive a dog treat!
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Family Camp Sites Peninsula has 5 family campgrounds with a total of 469 sites, 165 with 50-amp electrical hook-ups. Weather permitting, campgrounds begin to open the first weekend in May and close in mid-October. Several electric sites are open year-round in Tennison Bay; vault toilets and a water supply are available in winter. Group Camp Areas Peninsula has 3 group camp areas, each with a capacity of 60 people. Tents only; no electricity. These are rustic camp areas with a central water source, vault toilets and picnic tables. Physical surroundings describe each area: Lakeshore, Orchard and Meadow. Open May 1 - October 31. Campsite Reservations Ninety-four percent of family campsites and all group camping areas are reservable. Reservations can be made, anytime from 11 months to 24 hours prior to arrival date, between May 1 and October 31. Call toll-free 1-888-WIPARKS (947-2757) or go to wiparks.net. Camping Regulations This information is intended to help with your stay. For complete rules and regulations, see Chapter NR45, Wis. Adm. Code, or contact a ranger. Violation of any rule by a member of a camping party is cause for eviction with no refund. 1. All campers must register at Park Headquarters and receive a permit before setting up camp. Campers must clip the permit to the campsite marker post. 2.
Campsites must be vacated by 3 p.m. on the last day of the permit period.
3. The park is closed to non-campers between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. During closed hours, campers must be at or en route to their registered campsite. 4. No camping party may set up or take down any camping unit between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. 5.
Campers may not switch sites without approval. Campers may ask to be added to the daily transfer/waiting list at Park Headquarters.
6. Campsite extensions must be made at Park Headquarters by the day before the scheduled departure date, and are subject to availability. 7.
No one may camp or leave a camping unit in a family campground for more than 14 days within any 21 day period.
8. Camping is restricted to designated areas only.
Photo by Len Villano©
Camping Information
9. Fires are restricted to authorized fire rings. Do not leave fires unattended. Do not move steel fire rings. Do not put trash, recyclables or rocks in fire rings. See CAMPFIRES on page 4. 10. A camping party is any individual, family or non-family group occupying a campsite. A “non-family group” may not exceed 6 persons. “Family” is limited to parent(s) with their dependent children and not more than 2 guests. (Designated group sites allow more occupants.) 11. One picnic table is provided per site. Please don’t move tables. 12. Collect and dispose of dish and hand washing water at the sanitary dumping station or in campground toilets. It is against health and safety rules to dump this “gray water” on the ground. 13. All vehicles must display a valid admission sticker. 14. Motor vehicles are restricted to the designated parking area on each campsite. No more than 2 motor vehicles (except as many as 6 motorcycles) are allowed per campsite. No more than 1 recreation trailer, pickup truck camper or motor home may occupy a campsite. Pickup campers or motor homes pulling a trailer are treated as a single unit. A motor home is considered both a motor vehicle and a camping unit. 15. Park extra vehicles in the following lots: Nicolet and Welcker’s use amphitheater lot. Tennison use play area lot. Weborg use adjacent day-use lot. 16. Generators are not allowed unless authorized by permit from the manager for camper’s medical condition. Restrictions/conditions apply.
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FRIENDS OF PENINSULA STATE PARK (FPSP) Friends of Peninsula State Park is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the interpretive, natural, and recreational environment of the Park. We work collectively with our members, volunteers, and local businesses to financially support a variety of activities.
FRIENDS FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES This year, our priority is expansion of the Nature Center at Peninsula State Park. To effectively present educational programs and serve visitors in the future, there is a need to add a meeting room, indoor restrooms, and functional storage and program preparation space. The goal for this project is $450,000. Work is planned to begin this fall so the new Nature Center is ready for use by summer 2019.
Last year, we focused our efforts on raising funds for Eagle Tower. Almost $700,000 has been committed towards the goal of $750,000, and gifts continue to come in. The state of Wisconsin has pledged to match all individual gifts up to the goal, which will provide a total of $1.5 million towards the cost of a new tower.
Art rendering by Dave Hackett
FRIENDS MEMBERSHIPS Support the Friends by becoming a member! Memberships are $25 per individual, $40 per family, $300 lifetime, and $150 per business. Members receive a 10% discount on Friends merchandise.
Please support the following businesses that support the Friends: The Cookery Restaurant and Wine Bar David/Pfeifer Insurance Agency Ecology Sports Edge of Park Bike and Moped Rentals Gibraltar Grill Going Garbage & Recycling
Grasse’s Grill, LLC Great Northern Construction, Inc. Hat Head Hide Side Boutique & Corner Store Homestead Suites Nicolet Beach Concessions Nor Door Sport & Cyclery
On Deck Clothing Company Parkwood Lodge Spielman’s Kid Works Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. What Next? Wilson’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
Join or Donate Online at PeninsulaFriends.org! You may also contact the Friends by mail at: FPSP, P.O. Box 502, Fish Creek, WI 54212 20
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Ephraim Historical Foundation
Photo courtesy of DCVB
Learn more at www.ephraim.org or (920) 854-9688
~Free admission to historic museums ~Tram and walking tours of Ephraim ~Activities for all ages
Your Place to Play! Adult Nights! (must be 21 years and older) Select Fridays (6:30-10pm) are ADULTS ONLY
Daily 10am-6pm Mid-May thru Oct. ––– Fri-Sun 10am-5pm Nov. thru April
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Tours from Two Great Door County Locations Fish Creek Tours
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Book Online At: www.DoorCountyBoats.com 1½-2 hour tours: $24-$45 Adults • Senior Discounts KIDS UNDER 12 FREE! on select tours
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Nothing to do on a rainy day? Can’t find batteries? Forget your swimsuit? Need beach toys? COME VISIT US AT:
Nelson Shopping Center (920) 854-5752
Located on Hwy 42, between Ephraim and Fish Creek next to the drive-in theatre
Come to us for ALL your Door County vacation needs!!! Tarps • Camping Tools • Fishing •Marine/Pool
Door County Souvenirs • T-shirts •
LP Gas • Sweatshirts • Hardware •
Take the Like to Hike (L2H) challenge! Complete five or more silent sport activities listed in the L2H log to receive a discount on a custom pin. This year’s pin, the eighteenth in a collectible series, features a chipmunk and a beech tree leaf. Pins (Friends merchandise) are available for $6. Those who complete a L2H log can purchase a pin for just $3. Pick up an activity log today at Park Headquarters of the Nature Center, or download it at peninsulafriends.org.
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Wisconsin State Park Firewood Rules
All firewood brought to a state park must – 1. Be cut within 10 miles or be WDATCP* certified. 2. Be burned in a designated fire ring at the campsite. 3. Not be pallet, slab wood, treated or painted. 4. Never be moved out of a state park. Park staff will confiscate and destroy illegal firewood. Violators are subject to fines and eviction. For complete information go to dnr.wi.gov and search “firewood.” *WDATCP = Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Musical Comedies Under the Stars
DNR foresters detected Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) at Weborg Point in 2014. Since then, park staff have cut at least 200 cords of diseased ash.
At Entrance to Peninsula State Park 920-868-2999
Espresso Drinks and Fresh Bakery (daily) at our carryout counter
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JUNE 12 to JULY 1
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JULY 4 to JULY 22
Miss Holmes
A riveting murder mystery by Christopher M. Walsh. Based on characters by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A new Sherlock Holmes case but with a definite twist.
JULY 25 to AUGUST 12
The Drowsy Chaperone
AUGUST 15 to SEPTEMBER 2
Living on Love
By Joe DiPietro, based on the play Peccadillo by Garson Kanin. A sparkling and hilarious new comedy in which sparks fly, silverware is thrown and mad romance blossoms.
PLAYBILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE
By Lisa Lambert, Don McKellar, Bob Martin and Greg Morrison. A delightfully smart and funny Jazz Age musical with show-stopping song and dance numbers.
SEPTEMBER 5 to OCTOBER 14
Salvage
An intriguing drama by Joseph Zettelmaier that twists like a corkscrew. A mysterious woman enters a collectibles shop where the owner finds himself drawn into romance and much, much more.
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All Stores Open Daily at 9AM Year Round
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Car Wash
FOOD SHOP & GAS
Lunch Specials • Firewood • Groceries • Ice Milk • Beer • Wine • Liquor • ATM Auto Supplies • Carwash • Magazines Dry Cleaning • Souvenirs • Propane Exchange OPEN DA I LY
3871 Hwy 42 • Phone: 868-2858 Just North of Fish Creek
Ages 3½ - 17 • Family Drop-in Classes Fridays Creative Learning for Children and Teens
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DOUBLE FEATURE NIGHTLY
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NATURE CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS
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For complete information visit wiparks.net or call the Nature Center at 920-854-5976. Programs may be canceled if weather is severe.
Mining CO. at Stake Your Claim!
Junior Prospectors Strike it Rich! Hands on sluice box mining for the entire family.
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Relax at THE
VILLAGE GREEN LODGE
June 2 & 3 June 18 – 20 June 29 July 3 July 12 & 13 July 14 July 20 July 24 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 21 Sept 11 Sept 15 Oct 13 Oct 15
DNR 600-gallon Fish Tank Pollinator Week International Mud Day Gettysburg Address/Flag Raising Migratory Birds Star Gazing with Universe in the Park Beautiful Bats Open Door Bird Sanctuary: Live Raptors Eagle Bluff Lighthouse 150th Celebration Lake Michigan Day Star Gazing with Universe in the Park Civilian Conservation Core Park History Peninsula Golf History Star Gazing with Universe in the Park Star Gazing with Universe in the Park Eagle Bluff Lighthouse 150th Celebration
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Smokey Bear will visit Peninsula throughout the summer! Monday Night Campfires to be announced!
White Cedar Nature Center
■ See park bulletin boards or visit
■ Family Friendly Geocaches – go
■ ½ mile nature trail with deer
■ Monarch Waystation – see
wiparks.net for listing of weekly programs.
920-854-5976
ecology signs and activity boxes! Free Wisconsin Explorer booklets for kids.
kathleen.harris@wisconsin.gov
MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
butterflies in the Nature Center meadow (summer, early fall).
■ Fishing poles, Smokey Bear
■ Eco Charms for kids who bring
packs, and a Camp Meenahga Discovery Pack available for pre free loan.
50 pieces of litter to the Nature Center or pull garlic mustard in May and June.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Saturday
As staffing permits Sunday, Thursday
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Peninsula’s Scrappy Fighters Fishing at Peninsula U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
What makes Green Bay waters the most outstanding Smallmouth Bass fisheries in the Midwest? It’s the bedrock. Crayfish thrive in the cobblestone substrate. Bass feast on crayfish.
to geocaching.com or ask for a Like to Hike log.
Use live bait rather than lures if you wish to hook a Walleye. The Walleye’s big glassy eye, designed for vision in dark water, earned it the nickname “Old Marble Eye.”
Northern Pike are most active when the water is cool.
John Lyons, Wisconsin DNR
Yellow Perch are a favorite catch for winter anglers. Since this panfish eats almost anything, a simple handline with a hooked worm will do. Perch swim in schools, preferring deep, cool waters and sometimes weed beds. Great Lakes Whitefish is the species of choice for Door County fish boils. This reclusive species swims at depths of up to 200 feet.
Look southwest to see Horseshoe Island. Its natural harbor plunges to a depth of twenty-two feet. Pictured right is debris from an old Horseshoe Island dock. The underwater decking provides handy hiding places for fish and their quarry. Other prime fishing spots at Peninsula are the shallows near Weborg Point and the accessible fishing pier at Nicolet boat launch.
Tim Rasman
The park’s cobblestone shore began to form 450 million years ago when a tropical sea deposited limestone sediments. Anglers recognize the Smallmouth Bass by its russet eye and bronze-green The sediments hardened to color. This fish does not have a distinct lateral stripe like the Largemouth Bass. form dolostone bluffs called the Niagara Escarpment. Wave action weathered the bluffs, creating Peninsula’s eightmile gravel shore. Other fish pictured here thrive in deeper waters.
Peninsula’s interpretive team revised and are installing nine historical wayside signs, and are creating two new signs including the one pictured here. Look for the new fish sign on Skyline Road. Staff will install a new migratory bird sign just north of Nelsons’ Point.
Abundant resources attracted First Nations and later settlers to Door County. Commercial fishermen pose alongside a dock at Weborg Point in Peninsula State Park. Circa 1880s.
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See the historic geodetic marker at the Nature Center
Come and Get It! When Claire was a little girl, she took Smokey Bear camping at Peninsula State Park. Imagine her delight to find a drawing from 2001. Now it’s your turn. We’ve alphabetized kids’ Smokey Bear drawings and fish cards from the past eighteen years. Come to the Nature Center to pick up a memory. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | wiparks.net
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a door county tradition Breakfast* and Lunch daiLy Dinner served from the menu Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Wilson’s
A Door County Tradition Since 1906
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Open Daily 11am • May-October Great Food Ice Cream Specialties
Traditional Door County Fish Boils
Home-Brewed Draft Root Beer
Cooked outside over an open fire every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Outdoor Seating Family Atmosphere
*America’s best, according to viewers of Good Morning America!
4225 Main St. Fish Creek
Reservations requested for evening meals 920-868-3517 • www.whitegullinn.com
Just north of the park in Ephraim 920-854-2041 • www.WilsonsIceCream.com
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your guide to the true door county experience 9402 hill st. fish creek
920.868.2828
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• CRYSTALS • MINERALS • JEWELRY • HEALING • LAPIDARY • DECOR (Next to Summer Kitchen)
10421 HWY 42 NORTH EPHRAIM www.DoorCountyRockAndGem.com
Door County’s Garden Restaurant
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Best Soups summerkitchendoorcounty.com
R E N TA L S • R E PA I R S • N E W B I K E S A L E S T H E A R E A’ S LARGEST RENTAL CHOICES!
• Hybrid Bikes • Mountain Bikes • Road Bikes • Recumbents • Kid Bikes & Carts • Tandems • Tag-A-Longs • Electric Assist • Fat Bikes 4007 HWY 42 FISH CREEK 920.868.2275
Patio Dining
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Cherry Pancakes • Omelettes • Broiled Whitefish • Wine & Beer
North Ephraim
NOR DOOR Sport & Cyclery DOOR COUNTY’S ONLY PREMIERE BIKE SHOP FOR SHIMANO CERTIFIED SERVICE, A HUGE RANGE ACCESSORIES, CLOTHING, AND RENTALS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 1014 EGG HARBOR ROAD STURGEON BAY 920.818.0803
www.nordoorsports.com • open year round
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Homemade Soup5 Choices Daily, Sandwiches, Salads & Pie
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner PAT I O D I N I N G , VE G E TA R I A N & G L U T E N F REE O PT IO NS
• Cherry Pancakes • Breakfast Burrito Best as! • Burgers it Margar • Wraps • Salmon • Shrimp Pesto • Full Bar • Margaritas • Authentic Mexican Food
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(formerly the Arroyo Bay Grill)
3931 HWY 42 | Fish Creek, WI | 920.868.1900
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The #1 small town Getaway in the Midwest – Midwest Living
AUTHENTIC DOOR COUNTY For more information visit www.ephraim-doorcounty.com
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Nestled in the heart of Door County, Ephraim is home to picturesque sunsets, stunning shorelines and some of Door County’s most spectacular shops, galleries, restaurants and lodging. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, family vacation, golf weekend or wedding venue, Ephraim is the perfect place for you.
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Hours: Unique guided tours and tower climbs provided daily May 18 - October 19, 10:00 - 3:30. Visit Facebook or call (920) 421-3637 for daily tour fees and availability.
Group Tours: Please make advance group tour arrangements by calling (920) 421-3636 or email to eagleblufflighthouse@gmail.com. JOIN US IN CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF MARITIME HISTORY 150TH Anniversary Celebrations: National Lighthouse Day on August 7 and October 15 from 10:00 - 4:00. Please check website or Facebook for event schedules.
Door County Historical Society (920) 421-2332
(920) 421-3636 www.eagleblu fflighthouse.org