Washington, Wisconsin

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  • Washington, Wisconsin

    Bike Washington Island

    15 mi / 100 ft gain
    It will take a drive and a ferry to get here, but once you do you’ll want to rent a bike to explore the island in earnest. You’ll have time to cycle around the whole island, with side trips to beaches, frontier houses, and picnic spots or small cafes. To get to Washington Island, drive north on H...
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  • Washington, Wisconsin

    Hike the Thordarson Loop Trail at Rock Island State Park

    5.2 mi
    Getting to Rock Island is the first part of the journey. Driving to the tip of Door County, drive to the Northport Pier and grab your first ferry to Washington Island. Once there, drive across the island to Kafri Ferry dock. This ferry does not allow vehicles, so you'll be carrying anything you'l...
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  • Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

    Backpack the Europe Bay Trail at Newport State Park

    7.6 mi
    Hidden on the northeastern side of Door County, Newport State Park offers 16 secluded, hike-in only campsites throughout its 20-plus miles of hikable terrain. The Europe Bay Trail Loop encompasses the northern portion of the park, and leads to three campsites bordering Europe Lake or the Lake Mic...
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  • Fish Creek, Wisconsin

    Climb Eagle Tower in Peninsula State Park

    2.5
    From Highway 42 in Door County, WI, there are two entrances into Peninsula State Park, on the south and north ends of the park. If coming from the south, turn left onto Shore Road and take this road around the perimeter of the park until reaching the parking lot at the base of Eagle Tower. If tra...
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  • Fish Creek, Wisconsin

    Hike the Bluffs on Eagle Trail in Door County's Peninsula State Park

    5.0
    2.1 mi / 200 ft gain
    The loop begins at the parking lot of Eagle Bluff/Panorama and immediately descends 200 feet along the Green Bay coast. While paralleling the shoreline, you'll have a chance to explore caves, get your feet wet on the shores of Green Bay, and wander through white cedar forests. The hike is moderat...
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  • Fish Creek, Wisconsin

    Camp in Peninsula State Park

    1 mi / 0 ft gain
    Peninsula State Park is a sought after campground in the state of Wisconsin, usually booked months in advance. This is where you have to put in the work. You book your campsites through the main state park website here. Now if you're a bit of a rebel, there are ALWAYS walk-in campsites available,...
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  • Fish Creek, Wisconsin

    Snowshoe the Nicolet Beach Trail at Peninsula State Park

    2.2 mi
    During the winter months, Peninsula State Park offers a number of winter activity trails, including three designated snowshoeing trails. One of those trails within the park is the Nicolet Beach Trail. Starting at Nicolet Beach, hikers can see the trailhead from the eastern side of the rentals sha...
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  • Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

    Explore Cana Island Lighthouse

    4.0
    1 mi
    You will arrive at a parking lot that is on the mainland. Once parked, you will need to walk across the land bridge to Cana Island where you will come to a small building to pay an admission fee. Hours and Fees are below.Once on the island, you can walk around and explore the light keeper's house...
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  • Fish Creek, Wisconsin

    Bike through Peninsula State Park

    5.0
    9 mi
    Situated between Fish Creek and Ephraim is Peninsula State Park, which is home to eight miles of Green Bay shoreline. Acres of northern hardwood forests, wetlands, meadows and 150-foot high dolostone cliffs showcase the beauty and magnificence of Wisconsin's Door County. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike...
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  • Fish Creek, Wisconsin

    Fish Creek's Sunset Beach Park

    5.0
    From downtown Fish Creek in Door County, WI, head west on Main St. until the road dead ends at the water. Park your car on either side of the street and take a seat at a bench, explore the shoreline, or relax on the stone fence lining the shore. There's no better spot to catch the sunset in Fish ...
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  • Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

    Kayak from Schauer Park to Cave Point County Park

    5.0
    From the intersection of Schauer Road and N. Cave Point Drive in Jacksonport, WI, take Schauer Road towards the lake. You will see a gravel parking area at the entrace to the park and a small boat launch at the shore. Unpack your kayaks, and then park your car at one side of the gravel lot.Once i...
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  • Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

    Hike Cave Point County Park

    5.0
    1.5 mi
    Cave Point County Park is 19 acres and it located adjacent to the much larger Whitefish Dunes State Park in Door County, WI. It has a small parking lot, restrooms, and an out-and-back trail. The parking lot is located near the southern end of the park.The fractured rock bluffs lining the southern...
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  • Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

    Hike along the shore of Whitefish Dunes State Park

    2 mi / 20 ft gain
    This specific trail is the shoreline from Whitefish Dunes to Cave Point County Park. This trail will take you approximately 30-60 minutes roundtrip depending on how much you explore or want to view the sights!  From the parking lot, walk forward toward the beach and turn toward the left (going No...
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  • Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

    Photograph the Lighthouse at Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Pierhead

    4.0
    Driving on Highway 42 from Sturgeon Bay, cross the bridge over the canal heading north. Take the first right after crossing the bridge on Utah Street. Turn right on Cove Road, followed by a left on Canal Road. Follow Canal Road along the canal until the road comes to a dead end at the U.S. Coast ...
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  • Manistique, Michigan

    Explore Kitch-iti-kipi ("Big Springs")

    4.5
    Kitch-iti-kipi is a beautiful and easily accessed attraction in the southern region of Michigan's UP. The springs are a short 11.5 mile drive from the town of Manistique and are the perfect side trip for a UP getaway.Parking is plentiful at Palms Book State Park and a parking attendant will check...
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Camping and Lodging in Washington

Little Bay De Noc
Rapid River, Michigan

Little Bay De Noc

Flowing Well Campground
Rapid River, Michigan

Flowing Well Campground

South Manitou Group
Leland, Michigan

South Manitou Group

Camp Seven Lake Campground
Manistique, Michigan

Camp Seven Lake Campground

Guides, Insights and Stories from Washington

Have a Door County adventure on this Wisconsin day trip!

Have a Door County adventure on this Wisconsin day trip!

Andy Merkel