Every year Mom makes her list for Door County.  She writes down her favorite restaurants as well as new places to try.  She loves the Chop in Sister Bay; we discovered it last year.  Gotta have a pizza from the Wild Tomato!  She likes breakfast at the Blue Horse; Dad has the Meatzilla and she has the fruit parfait.  She said Carina makes the best caramel latte and the windows facing Fish Creek Beach are perfect for watching Main Street wake up.  We wag our tails at her as Dad takes us on our walk.  A return visit to the White Gull called for some cherry pancakes although their cherry stuffed French toast is liked by many.  White Gull Inn, dating back to 1896, provides a perfect atmosphere and Mom said the hash browns are out of this world. This year we tried the Harbor Grille in Bailey’s Harbor. It has a nice water view, oysters on the half shell and absolutely the best cherry pie in Door County.  We will be going back there next year as well as DC Deli for BBQ and Coyote Cafe for a burger and a reuben. Mom has been talking about a ferry ride for two years and this year we did it.  It was a beautiful day and got to see some neat new sights.  Of course, the real reason we come up here is for the Scottie rally but Mom figures if you drive this far you need to stay awhile.  We took a nice tour around Peninsula  Park, did a photo shoot with Carina’s sister, Heidi, shopped and just enjoyed the natural beauty that is Door County.  We heard Mom talking about a harbor ride and a Segway tour for next year…..get ready. ~ Indy and Lucy

Any visit to Door County includes a stop at Anderson Dock.  Aslag Anderson, a Norway immigrant, built the first dock in 1858 for community export use.  The original warehouse was destroyed in a storm and a second warehouse by fire in 1880.  It was replaced by the one that stands today which now belongs to the city of Ephraim and is listed in the National Register of Historic places.

High bluffs, sandy beaches, an 1860s lighthouse, hiking, biking, and ski trails….where are we?  Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek.  Mom loves the panoramic overviews in this park.  What about a picnic, Mom? ~ Indy and Lucy

Mom has always wanted to take the ferry to Washington Island, a 35 square mile island lying off Door County peninsula.  The watery trip included safe passage through Port des Morts or Death’s Door. Legends surrounding the turbulent currents between Lake Michigan and Green Bay began with the Indians who navigated the narrow channel in their birch bark canoes.

Schoolhouse Beach whose stones are rare and special to the Island heritage was not dog friendly.

Here were are waiting for the ferry.  Mom takes no chances. ~ Indy and Lucy

We are visiting some of our favorite Door County places. We stay in Fish Creek so these are around that area. ~ Indy and Lucy