Door Bluff Headlands County Park stands as one of Door County’s most magnificent yet least-visited natural treasures. Perched atop dramatic limestone bluffs along Green Bay’s northeastern shoreline, this 156-acre wilderness preserve offers visitors a rare glimpse of Wisconsin’s undeveloped coastal landscape as it might have appeared centuries ago. Unlike many of Door County’s more developed...Read More

Door County’s cherished peninsula extending into Lake Michigan, hosts a remarkable diversity of plant life shaped by its unique geography, climate, and geological history. The intersection of northern and southern species, coupled with the moderating influence of the surrounding waters, has created a botanical paradise worthy of exploration and preservation. The peninsula’s diverse habitats—from shorelines...Read More

Discover where to find American kestrels in Door County’s historic barns. Learn about their nesting habits, best viewing locations, and role in Wisconsin’s agricultural heritage. Historic Barns Provide Essential Nesting Habitat Door County’s iconic barns and historic farm buildings serve as more than picturesque backdrops for Wisconsin tourism—they provide critical nesting habitat for one of...Read More

Discover Cave Point Park in Door County Wisconsin – stunning limestone caves, crystal-clear waters, and amazing outdoor activities. Your complete guide to this natural wonder. Cave Point Park is Door County’s crown jewel. This stunning natural attraction sits along Lake Michigan’s eastern shore. Every year, thousands of visitors come to see its famous limestone cliffs...Read More

On the western edge of Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula, Peninsula State Park stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between humans and the natural world. For over a century, this 3,776-acre sanctuary has captivated visitors with its dramatic limestone bluffs, verdant forests, and eight miles of pristine shoreline along Green Bay. As one of Wisconsin’s...Read More

Captain Justice Bailey: The Man Behind the Name Despite lending his name to one of Door County’s most beloved communities, historical records about Captain Justice Bailey himself remain somewhat limited. What we do know is that Bailey was a Great Lakes ship captain who commanded vessels for commercial interests based in Milwaukee during the mid-19th...Read More