French explorers named the strait linking Lake Michigan and the Bay of Green Bay “Port des Morts” meaning Death’s Door after hearing tales of native warriors who perished in a storm. In the 1800’s Port des Morts’ rough waters, unpredictable weather and hidden shoals caused over 100 shipwrecks making it one of the Great Lakes’ most treacherous stretches of water. Consider a narrated tour to bring this story to life. Also, viewing the peninsula from the water provides a totally different scenic experience.
Death’s Door Strait
