Door County Shore Report

Volunteers needed for frog call surveys

The Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to lend their ears in order to help with two different frog and toad surveys.

The Mackinaw breaking a path for a downbound merchant vessel in Munuscong Bay on the St. Mary's River in December 2013. Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City.

Icebreaking operations begin in northern Green Bay

In order to conduct several days of ice trials in northern Green Bay, Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw is scheduled to enter Green Bay at Rock Island Passage starting on Mar. 3.

Wilson's in Ephraim, Wisconsin, Door County Shore Report photo by Dan Plutchak

Door County Coastal Byway gains National Scenic Byway Designation

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s National Scenic Byways program named the Door County Coastal Byway (DCCB) a National Scenic Byway, a success for Door County tourism.

Camping in Peninsula State Park, Door County Shore Report photo by Dan Plutchak

Families can take on state park challenges this summer

the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and Wisconsin Friends Explore challenge visitors to explore Wisconsin state park properties in new and/or fun ways, increase healthy habits, and connect with family and friends.

Seabin research project finds a home at Egg Harbor Marina

In a collaborative program with researchers from UW-Oshkosh, Egg Harbor Marina will be home to a Seabin as part of a Clean Marina pilot program.

66 rescued from ice floes off Door County

66 stranded ice anglers were rescued yesterday by the Coast Guard, working tirelessly with Wisconsin DNR and the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, after they became trapped on several ice floes.

Sturgeon Bay’s annual Fire & Ice Weekend returns

Sturgeon Bay's annual Fire and Ice Weekend promises outdoor fun with activities for all ages.

Services on Washington Island restricted as COVID cases spike

As COVID cases spike on Washington Island, the decision has been made to restrict services to try to slow the spread of the virus.

Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Department announces free Christmas dinner for those in need

With Christmas right around the corner, the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Department has teamed up with local businesses to provide 300 free meals to those in need.