Ephraim Preserve at Anderson Pond

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 traveling from the north, turn right onto Shore Road at the north entrance to the park, and travel to t...

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 moderately strenuous due to the uneven hiking surfaces along the rocky bluffs and over exposed roots. After...

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, but if you're coming from Milwaukee, why risk a 3 hour drive over a "maybe"? These campsites are al...

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 shack. The first portion of the hike goes through the Nicolet Bay campground, and continues closer to t...

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) or rent one from Edge of Park Rentals. Check the website for pricing. There is a ton to see in thi...

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 Creek. This spot can get crowded in the summer, so head here during a weeknight or during the should...