The Heart of the Door Peninsula Local & Live Since 1951
Advertisement
The Southwest section of the Door County snowmobile trail system will close as of 8AM Sunday(2/23). The North, Central, and Southeast sections remain open. Riders are reminded to stay on the marked trails only. For the most up to date information go to http://map.co.door.wi.us/parks/snowmobile
Deteriorating conditions on the Kewaunee County snowmobile trail system have led the Kewaunee County Promotions & Recreation Department to announce the closing of all 4 sections of trails as of 8AM Sunday(2/23).The Promotions & Recreation Department maintains a 24/7 hotline where trail status and conditions can be checked at (920)-388-7199.
Volunteer ice carvers braved the chilly elements on Saturday during Fire & Ice 2020 in Sturgeon Bay. Unique and original “ice-terpieces” were formed out of 300-pound crystal clear ice blocks. The talented group of ice carvers took to the streets of Sturgeon Bay to create spectacular works of art, with the ice carvers competing for cash prizes and the coveted People’s Choice award. Judges walked … Continue reading
The Kewaunee County Promotions & Recreation Department has announced that all four sections of the Kewaunee County Snowmobile Trail System will open as of 8AM Friday. Riders are urged to use caution, be aware of other riders and users of the trail system, and to stay on marked trails only. There are six snowmobile clubs that groom and maintain the trails as well as giving … Continue reading
The 15th annual Fire & Ice Festival will be held in Sturgeon Bay Saturday, with activities throughout the downtown Sturgeon Bay area beginning at 9AM. Carly Sarkis from Destination Sturgeon Bay says there will be a lot to see.. People are encouraged to walk throughout the city to see all of the snow & ice carvings, but Sarkis says there is also a heated option… … Continue reading
The Department of Natural Resources says that the Potawatomi State Park observation tower, which has been closed since the spring of 2018, will be taken down. The DNR cites three studies indicating significant wood rot and decay necessitating the need to take the tower down. The Sturgeon Bay Historical Society commissioned an assessment determining that the tower could be repaired. Three options were reviewed last … Continue reading
Door County Trails Coordinator Ben Nelson has announced that the Central Section of the Door County Snowmobile Trail System is now open, which means that all of the sections are open. Conditions throughout range from poor to fair. For the most up to date information go to http://map.co.door.wi.us/parks/snowmobile
