Published by Door County Pulse, August 30th, 2023 In 1934, as a bulldozer stood ready to tear up 40 acres of boreal forest in Baileys Harbor, it was met by fierce opponents. “If you go any further, you will have to scoop us up, too!” said Emma Toft, who, along with local builder Frank Oldenberg [..Read more]
Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette, Christopher Clough – August 17th, 2023 Motorized all-terrain wheelchairs offer rustic trail accessibility at two Door County sites Those with mobility issues now can use an Action Trackchair for free at The Ridges Sanctuary and Peninsula State Park. Reservations are required. DOOR COUNTY – Those with mobility issues are finding [..Read more]
By Anna Foster While Trillium, Yellow Lady’s Slippers, and Columbine are starting to unfurl in wooded lots along the peninsula, Dwarf Lake Iris and Marsh Marigolds are on display in the Sanctuary. Throughout the year, Ridges blooms trail slightly behind the rest of Door County. In fact, it’s about 10 degrees cooler in Baileys Harbor [..Read more]
Published by Door County Pulse, Craig Sterrett – April 19th, 2023 Filmmakers tell stories of those who fight for the land For many people, to visit Door County is to fall in love. The peninsula’s remarkable wild and rugged landscape attracts and captivates scores of visitors, and many hold it close to their heart. If [..Read more]
Published by Door County Pulse, Craig Sterrett – February 8th, 2023 Martins to Be Inducted into Conservation Hall of Fame “Probably not since Frederick and Frances Hamerstrom, inducted in 1996, has a couple done so much for wild places and wild things in Wisconsin.”— Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame about Mark Martin and Susan Foote-Martin: [..Read more]
by Sandy Miller Volunteering as a Baileys Harbor Range Light docent is about interacting with people and telling the story of the people who lived in the Upper Range Light. There is so much history packed into the 154 year old Upper Range Light – if only these walls could talk. But wait, that is [..Read more]
