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Door County is home to over 2000 acres of cherry trees!  The trees start to bloom in mid-May in southern Door county and work their way north over a week or two. Cherries are ready for picking in mid-July to … Read More

The Refuge is 4 miles as the crow flies from Newport State Park, which is an International Dark Sky Park, one of just 48 parks in the world to earn the distinction. The park is one of the darkest spots in the … Read More

Winter is a wonderful time in Door County. You can slow down, relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Door County. The time lapse video of a winter sunrise and photos were taken at our waterfront by one of our … Read More

Peninsula State Park is located on the bay side of Door County near Fish Creek. It offers numerous recreational opportunities including camping, swimming, biking, hiking and more.  For more information, go to Peninsula State Park Recreation. The park has about 20 … Read More

The sand beach at Europe Bay Beach stretches over a mile on Lake Michigan. Located in the northern peninsula, it is less busy and a great place for a stroll on the beach, swimming, or kayaking. The water drops off … Read More

Most of the native orchids in Wisconsin can be found in Door County. These yellow lady slippers, Cypripedium parviflorum, are blooming in the open woods around the refuge. We were surprised to find several hundred in bloom. If you are … Read More