The first stop was the beach. We weren't alone: hundreds of riders were on their bikes for the Door County Century. After a brief stop to see the ancient sea caves along Lake Michigan, we went to the quieter Whitefish Dunes State Park. I went into the water, warmer than early in the summer, but… Continue reading Carl Spackler
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Death’s Grotto
Etta and I made an overnight trip with our good friend Meghan to the Door peninsula. Meghan had never been to Door County, a situation I was in just a few years ago. It's become one of my favorite escapes from Chicago. We woke up early Sunday morning for the drive. On the road, we… Continue reading Death’s Grotto
Newport State Park
We did not stay long enough to see the glacial remnants and broken limestone along the shore of Newport State Park due to dangerous weather. I did get to see a terrifying thunderstorm tear away across Lake Michigan. We went for a short hike, to walk off some of Bea's Ho Made raspberry filled donut… Continue reading Newport State Park


