Death’s Door Strait
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 […]
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Liberty Grove
Washington Island Ferry Services
There are two ferries on the northern tip of the Door County Coastal Byway, one departing from Northport pier and the other from Gills Rock that connect the Byway and
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Curvy WIS 42
Highway 42, between Timberline Road and Ports des Morts Drive, is known for its 15 serpentine curves as it nears the Washington Island Ferry dock. This iconic highway segment is
Newport State Park – Dark Skies International
Newport State Park is one of the darkest places in Wisconsin and is ideal for night sky watching. Natural phenomena such as the Northern Lights and meteor showers are on
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Newport State Park – Newport Beaches
Newport State Park’s 11 miles of shoreline can be rocky or sandy depending on Lake Michigan’s water levels and the wind. Both type of beaches are perfect for experiencing the
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Newport State Park – Hiking and Biking
Newport State Park has approximately 30 miles of hiking and biking trails. The 7-mile Europe Bay Hiking & Biking Trail passes by rocky outcroppings and offers panoramic views of Lake
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Door Bluff Headlands County Park
Door Bluff Headlands County Park is the most northerly and largest county park. Popular with adventurers who are comfortable hiking in rustic conditions on unmarked, unimproved trails through woods and
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Ellison Bay Community Park
Family fun awaits at Ellison Bay Community Park where there’s a charming sand beach, perfect for relaxing or building sandcastles and swimming in the calm waters of Ellison Bay. Other
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Ellison Bluff County Park
For some of the most spectacular views of the Bay of Green Bay that Door County Coastal Byway has to offer, visit the 174-acre Ellison Bluff County Park where a
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Grandview Overlook & Park
Situated atop of a high Niagara Escarpment bluff, Grandview Park, a local favorite, showcases the radiant waters of the Bay of Green Bay along with majestic bluff views from two
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