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Under the Waves: Shipwrecks of Door County

Lake Michigan is a beautiful and capricious temptress. From the shoreline here in Baileys Harbor, it can look like an endless sheet of blue, peaceful and inviting. On a summer morning, you might see kayaks gliding across the water, sailboats catching… Read more
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Red, Yellow, and Gold: Fall Colors in Door County

There’s a moment every fall when I know Door County has officially changed seasons. The mornings become a little quieter. The air coming off the lake has a cool edge to it. And then, almost overnight, the forests begin turning gold, orange, red, and … Read more
Aerial view of a lush green island with a marina and a boat navigating the blue waters.

Island Time: Ferry Over to Washington Island

There are some places in Door County where you go to see the sights, and then there are places where the real attraction is simply being there. For me, Washington Island falls firmly into the second category. When guests at the Blacksmith Inn on the … Read more