Planning a vacation usually starts months in advance for most people. Many decisions have to be made before they feel comfortable that everything will fall safely into place when they get to their chosen destination. The same is true if you decide to embark on a Door County bike tour. While some may be comfortable cycling here and there without any particular goal or plan, others will be much happier deciding in detail when and where they want to go.
Wisconsin is an amazing state with an abundance of natural beauty from south to north. It is also a state where one needs to take into account the weather patterns inherent to its location. If you are bicycling, the summer months seem the most conducive to success. It should not be too hot or too cold during this time and most attractions will be open and accessible to visitors.
Sturgeon Bay is the county seat of Door and a quaint town worth checking out. It has plenty of shoreline that makes for great fishing, hiking, and biking. You can explore the town itself which boosts a great maritime museum and excellent art galleries featuring local and national artisans, good restaurants and historical sites.
Cana Island Lighthouse is located in Bailey's Harbor just to the north of Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor. Once you have cycled up there you can treat yourself to a good look around if you are willing to climb the spiral stairs to the gallery deck. A spectacular view of Lake Michigan and Door Peninsula will make the trek worth it. Apparently water boots are sometimes needed. It would be best to call ahead to find out exactly what the conditions are like.
Bailey's Harbor is also home to Kangaroo Lake, the biggest one in Door. The views around the area are staggering and the wildlife trails unmatched. You should be aware that the preserve does not cater to its visitors when it comes to toilets, trash cans, or water refills. You have to come prepared to handle these items yourself. The lake is a paradise for photographers so you might want to bring a camera along with you.
Once you are on the northern end of the peninsula, Newport State Park is a must see. It is located at Ellison's Bay on the very tip of Door. Being the only park in Wisconsin that is officially wilderness designated makes this a very special visit. You can go off road cycling on any number of trails, but you need to find out in advance which ones are accessible to bikes.
The county is known for its cherries and mid-summer is perfect cherry picking time. There are plenty of orchards happy to allow you to gather all of the cherries you can. They provide the pails. You provide the labor. Once again, it is a good idea to call ahead just to make you are not disappointed when you get to a particular orchard.
Cycling your way around this area will really allow you to take full advantage of all the natural beauty it possesses. It will create great memories and great stories for you to tell your family and friends for years to come.
Wisconsin is an amazing state with an abundance of natural beauty from south to north. It is also a state where one needs to take into account the weather patterns inherent to its location. If you are bicycling, the summer months seem the most conducive to success. It should not be too hot or too cold during this time and most attractions will be open and accessible to visitors.
Sturgeon Bay is the county seat of Door and a quaint town worth checking out. It has plenty of shoreline that makes for great fishing, hiking, and biking. You can explore the town itself which boosts a great maritime museum and excellent art galleries featuring local and national artisans, good restaurants and historical sites.
Cana Island Lighthouse is located in Bailey's Harbor just to the north of Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor. Once you have cycled up there you can treat yourself to a good look around if you are willing to climb the spiral stairs to the gallery deck. A spectacular view of Lake Michigan and Door Peninsula will make the trek worth it. Apparently water boots are sometimes needed. It would be best to call ahead to find out exactly what the conditions are like.
Bailey's Harbor is also home to Kangaroo Lake, the biggest one in Door. The views around the area are staggering and the wildlife trails unmatched. You should be aware that the preserve does not cater to its visitors when it comes to toilets, trash cans, or water refills. You have to come prepared to handle these items yourself. The lake is a paradise for photographers so you might want to bring a camera along with you.
Once you are on the northern end of the peninsula, Newport State Park is a must see. It is located at Ellison's Bay on the very tip of Door. Being the only park in Wisconsin that is officially wilderness designated makes this a very special visit. You can go off road cycling on any number of trails, but you need to find out in advance which ones are accessible to bikes.
The county is known for its cherries and mid-summer is perfect cherry picking time. There are plenty of orchards happy to allow you to gather all of the cherries you can. They provide the pails. You provide the labor. Once again, it is a good idea to call ahead just to make you are not disappointed when you get to a particular orchard.
Cycling your way around this area will really allow you to take full advantage of all the natural beauty it possesses. It will create great memories and great stories for you to tell your family and friends for years to come.
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Door County bike tour is a one-day trip on the scenic back-roads of this peninsula. To take part today, visit the online page and find out the next schedule at http://pedalacrosswisconsin.com.
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