Whatever the Door County Snow Conditions… Newport State Park’s 19th Annual Candlelight Ski, Hike or Snowshoe Event, Feb 13
Posted on 07. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.
Eighteen years ago Newport State Park began the candlelight ski tradition in Door County and it is the only state park in Door County that also allows hiking and snowshoeing during the event.
The tradition will carry on again this year as a portion of trail will come alive by candlelight, guiding skiers, hikers and snowshoers into a glowing, magical winter wonderland. Newport State Park will hold it’s 19th Annual Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe event on Saturday, February 13, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
Park staff and volunteers will place over 300 homemade candles guiding participants down a one mile wooded trail section. Candlelight skiing requires no special talent or technique, and the terrain of the trail is flat and suited to the beginning skier as well as the experienced. Participants may want to bring a small flashlight to assist in putting equipment on or finding your vehicle after skiing or hiking.
Skiers and hikers can start at the picnic area parking lot anytime between 5:30 and 8:30 pm. A bonfire, fireplace and refreshments will be awaiting participants at the shelter building. Grills will be lit and available for anyone who wishes to bring along the makings for a picnic supper or marshmallow roast.
A Wisconsin State Park Vehicle Admission Sticker will be required, and they can be purchased at the park office, or any other State Park office during the day. For more information or conditions, contact Newport State Park at 920.854.2500. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please call the park office prior to the event.
Editor’s Note: Due to a lack of sufficient snow in Fish Creek on February 6, 2010 the Peninsula State Park Candlelight Hike actually drew more people because anyone could walk the trails, rather than only accommodating skiers.
The candlelight event will be held with or without adequate skiing snow. Only extreme cold temperature conditions would postpone the event.
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Door County Winter Festival Alert: Sturgeon Bay’s Fire & Ice Weekend Heats Up the City, Feb 12-14
Posted on 07. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.
Sturgeon Bay Community ignites in festive spirit as the annual “Fire & Ice Weekend,” transforms the town February 12 – 14.
Saturday is filled with “cool” activities that include both ice and snow carving. A city-wide competitive ice-carving event gives spectators a chance to watch as local ice artists, along with professional carvers transform large and [...]
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David Lea’s Letters from Home to the West Wing: Door County Wants Green Energy Alternatives
Posted on 06. Feb, 2010 by Stephen Kastner.
“I found your recent comments on Green Energy to be very misleading. You state that you are all for Green Energy, but that it would be too expensive and would not create new jobs.”
Dear Rep Bies,
According to the very thoroughly researched article in November’s issue of Scientific American, the only logical direction our energy supply [...]
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This Week at Door County’s Crossroads: Fox in Love, Ski Trails, Door Weather
Posted on 06. Feb, 2010 by Coggin Heeringa.
At Crossroads at Big Creek, the creatures seem to sense the approach of Valentine’s Day.
When setting up a lecture for The Big Read a couple weeks ago, we noticed a pair of fox — each showing great interest in each other. Love is in the air. And as the days get increasing longer, romance seems [...]
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Cast Your Vote for Door County Student Filmmaker in the Runoff for a Super Bowl Sunday Screening
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.
Door County’s own Chelsea Orthober and her UW-Milwaukee classmates are in the running to have their video aired on Super Bowl Sunday!
WDJT-TV, the CBS affiliate television station in Milwaukee is holding a contest which is now down to just two finalist’s videos. Chelsea lives in Egg Harbor and is a freshman at UW-Milwaukee majoring in sign [...]
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Hardy Gallery Receives $1,000 Grant from the Walmart Foundation
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.
The Hardy Gallery in Ephraim is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $1,000 from the Walmart Foundation to support the 2009-2010 ETC (Exposure to Creativity) program.
The ETC program provides a free arts education program for local students aged 14-18 who attend Gibraltar High School. The program aims to provide these students [...]
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Weekly Door County Cross Country Ski Report as of February 4, 2010
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Stephen Kastner.
Weekly Cross Country Ski Report brought to you by Door County Silent Sports Alliance
Thursday February 4, 2010
Potawatomi State Park:
Ski conditions good for skating and classical. 1 inch fresh snow groomed February 3rd over old base. Striding track is set, new but shallow. Skating lane is groomed with fresh corduroy but there is [...]
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Door County’s Most Popular Winter Festival This Weekend in Fish Creek, Feb 5-7
Posted on 03. Feb, 2010 by Stephen Kastner.
Fish Creek’s Annual Winter Festival provides the antidote to cabin fever with good food, good beer and good times.
Gigantic kites flying over the Bay, wacky outdoor games, a festive party tent, chili cookoff, Door County Idol Contest, ice carving competition, live music and much more – this is the event locals look forward to all [...]
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Door County’s 1st Comic 1/53 Marathon Run Added to Fish Creek Winter Festival Sports, Candlelight Ski Becomes Hike
Posted on 03. Feb, 2010 by Stephen Kastner.
Join fellow Winter Festers in the first annual “Fish Creek Fruit Loop” on Sunday, February 7 at the crack of 10:10 am.
The scenic 1/2 mile run (yep that’s a 1/53rd marathon for you “hardcores”) begins and ends at the main tent. Costumes are encouraged, but not required and there is no charge for the event. [...]
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VIDEO: Two of Door County’s Top Musicians Bring Talented Offspring Together in Concert at Joe Jo’s Pizza, Feb 12
Posted on 03. Feb, 2010 by Stephen Kastner.
Mark Raddatz and sons Seth and Austin will perform with Jeanne Kuhns and her daughter Marybeth Mattson – all some of the area’s finest musicians, singers and songwriters.
Two of the Door’s favorite and highly acclaimed folk artists, Mark Raddatz and Jeanne Kuhns, come together on Friday, February 12 at Joe Jo’s Pizza and Gelato in [...]
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