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Lake Michigan Shoreline Beauty at Beachfront Door County Hotel and Resort

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Lake Michigan Shoreline and Beach Forest at Door County Hotel and Resort

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  And if that is the case what can these pictures tell us? “A picture is worth a thousand words.”  And if that is the case what can these pictures tell us? Glidden Lodge Beach Resort invites you to come and visit our beautiful, secluded waterfront resort in scenic Door County, Wisconsin.  Rest as the Lake Michigan waves roll ashore at our scenic inn.  Walk along the beach and watch the beauty of a Door County sunrise!  Check out our Door County treasures at Whitefish Dunes State Park, Cave Point County Park, or Shivering Sands Preserve to share a quiet moment with nature on your vacation. You can still enjoy the warm spring weather…

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Nature’s Beauty of a Door County Winter Beach Vacation Part #4

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Sunrise During Winter Vacation at Our Door County Hotel

There are so many reasons to take a winter beach vacation at Door County’s Glidden Lodge Beach Resort, so we’re going to lay them out one-at-a-time this week. Reason Number Four: Embark on a winter nature crawl! Our Door County resort is close to some of the peninsula’s favorite outdoor destinations! Parks and preserves like Cave Point County Park, Whitefish Dunes State Park, Shivering Sands Nature Preserve (just a short walk down the road from our hotel) and our own gorgeous Lake Michigan beachfront (see below). Plus the incredible natural formation of the Niagara Escarpment surrounds our grounds and much of northern Door County, Wisconsin. We suggest spending some time…

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Discover the Fabulous Niagara Escarpment Near Our Door County Hotel and Resort

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Walking on the Niagra Escarpment Near Door County Hotel and Resort Glidden Lodge

About 5 miles from Glidden Lodge Beach Resort in Door County is a prolific example of the Niagara Escarpment. What is this awesome formation that has its origins near Niagara Falls in New York state? From Wikipedia: The Niagara Escarpment is a long escarpment, or cuesta, in the United States and Canada that runs predominantly east/west from New York, through Ontario, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. It is composed of the Lockport geological formation of Silurian age, and is similar to the Onondaga geological formation, which runs parallel to it and just to the south, through western New York and southern Ontario. The escarpment is most famous as the cliff over…

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Looking out our windows: Door County’s Glidden Lodge Beach Resort

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Door County's Glidden Lodge Beach Resort

What happens when you look outside EVERY window in your beachfront suite at Door County’s Glidden Lodge Beach Resort? You see a great big Great Lake You see a gorgeous, brilliant sunrise – every morning! You see an expansive sand beach that reaches for miles If that sounds like something you need right now…call or email Glidden Lodge Beach Resort today! Your beach front suite awaits you. Call: 920-746-3900 or 1-866-454-3336. Or email us at frontdesk@gliddenlodge.com.

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Memorial Day Weekend at Whitefish Dunes State Park

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On Saturday, May 23, 2015 visitors to Whitefish Dunes State Park can take part in a Spring Exploration. Join naturalist Carolyn Rock, 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 at 10 a.m. Be sure to pick up your Wisconsin State Park sticker for 2015 while you’re at the park. You won’t be sorry. Download any or all of our 3 Door County Beach eBooks and you’ll understand why people who love Door County nature LOVE Glidden Lodge…

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

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Door County’s Whitefish Dunes State Park’s Carolyn Rock has published the February and March events page and we at Glidden Lodge are eager to share it! 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 late winter months. Ready for an outdoor adventure? Here goes: Whitefish Dunes State Park Naturalist Events Saturday, February 21 Discover Snowshoeing. Learn to “float on snow” and be active this winter. Follow the naturalist on a fun exploration hike. Bring your own snowshoe or borrow from the park’s limited supply. Instructions provided. Dress for the weather. Meet…

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