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Door County’s Favorite Naturalist: Carolyn Rock announces January’s events at Whitefish Dunes

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Door County’s Whitefish Dunes State Park’s Carolyn Rock has just announced her schedule of January 2015 events and we at Glidden Lodge are eager to share them! The park is just a 3.5 mile hike from our beachfront resort and we think this is a great way to get some fresh air during our winter months. Ready for an outdoor adventure? Here goes: Thursday, January 1 First Day Hike Winter Detectives. Hike in search of animal tracks and other clues to uncover the secret lives of animals at the park and in your yard. Join the naturalist for a short hike then warm with hot beverage. Meet at the Nature…

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News from our favorite naturalist: Whitefish Dunes State Park’s Carolyn Rock

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September at the our Lake Michigan beach means means more amazing programming from Whitefish Dunes State Park’s Carolyn Rock. The park is just a 3.5 mile hike down the beach from Glidden Lodge. Sound enticing? We think so too! Saturday September 6 Mushroom Foray. Discover the variety of mushrooms that grow within the park. Join Charlotte Lukes to explore the major mushrooms groups. Learn how to field identify of mushrooms to their family groups. This program is for the serious and beginning mushroom enthusiast. Beginning in the nature center auditorium, follow Charlotte on a hike of discovery. Dress for the weather for this two hour program/hike. 9:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, September…

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News from our favorite naturalist: Whitefish Dunes State Park’s Carolyn Rock

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Early summer is here and that means more programming from Whitefish Dunes State Park’s Carolyn Rock. The park is just a 3.5 mile hike down the beach from Glidden Lodge. Sound enticing? We think so too! Friday June 13 Spring along the Shore. Take a stroll to discover ancient life and geologic history among blooming flowers.  Search the rocky shore for hidden treasures.  We will be walking on uneven ground.  Dress for the weather; meet at the nature center for this rough terrain walk. 10:00 a.m. What about the Forest? Take a walk into the recent harvested areas of the park to understand beech bark disease. Learn about the American…

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We invite you to come enjoy our Door County beachfront suites!

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And now the upcoming outdoor activities from our favorite Wisconsin State Park: Whitefish Dunes State Park’s and our favorite naturalist: Carolyn Rock. Saturday May 31 Spring Exploration. Join Dale and Mary Goodner for an exploration of nature. Learn about the flora and fauna found along the rocky shores, forest floor and sunny openings. Gather for this meandering walk that is short in distance but full of discoveries. Walk begins at the Nature Center. 10:00 a.m. Spring in the Wetland. Have you seen the wetland in spring? Come discover the animals and plants that call the wetland home. Dip your net into a magical world. Dress for the weather and for…

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News from our favorite naturalist: Whitefish Dunes State Park’s Carolyn Rock

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Signs of spring from Whitefish Dunes State Park’s Carolyn Rock. The park is just a 3.5 mile hike down the beach from Glidden Lodge. Sound enticing? We think so too! Question:  Can you name this early spring flower? It generates its own heat to melt the snow around it. Answer: Skunk cabbage You’ll find this flower near swampy places poking up thought the snow. This plant can actually generate enough heat to melt the snow around it! The skunk cabbage blooms long before any other spring wildflower. It also looks very different from most other wildflowers. Instead of having petals, there is a single leaf-like looking sheath called a “spathe.”…

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American Folklore Theatre announces 2014 Season

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American Folklore Theatre’s 2014 Season features something old and something new. And all of these somethings will make fans of AFT very happy. From AFT’s website: AFT’s 2014 Summer Season, which runs June 11 through August 23, features a trio of fantastic shows playing in repertory. Each year over 35,000 devoted patrons enjoy a cozy night of comedy and musical theater under the stars at the AFT Amphitheatre in glorious Peninsula State Park Amphitheater, Fish Creek, WI. AFT introduces a new show featuring a set of musical twins: Word Premiere! Book & Lyrics by: Dave Hudson Music by: Colin Welford A Tuneful Tale of Tangled Twins Separated at birth, one…

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