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Cross Country Skiing at Door County Hotel and Resort Glidden Lodge Near Sturgeon Bay, WI

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Shannon Summerfield

There is something magical about winter in Door County, Wisconsin. Fresh snow sparkling in the sunshine with beautiful blue skies to contrast. Unique looking ice shoves from Lake Michigan decorate the shoreline. Icicles at Cave Point County Park take over the rocky formations of the Niagara Escarpment. The natural beauty of Door County shines through even in the winter season and there are less visitors and crowds to contend with. While some shops and restaurants may be open seasonally there is still plenty of places open year-round to enjoy a getaway at our Door County resort. Glidden Lodge Beach Resort and hotel is a short drive from downtown Sturgeon Bay,…

Door County’s 66 Mile Scenic Byway

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Shannon Summerfield

Door County Scenic Byway Changing Leaves and Fall Colors

Door County is home to the 66 mile coastal scenic byway which traverses the Door County peninsula starting just north of Sturgeon Bay. The scenic route follows highway 57 to the north tip of the Peninsula and return route takes highway 42 south on the other side of the peninsula. This scenic route takes you through and near the many picturesque towns in Door County each with their own unique businesses and attractions. Driving the scenic byway includes scenic vistas of Lake Michigan, the Bay of Green Bay, the Niagara Escarpment bluffs, Wisconsin forests, agricultural terrain, and Door County villages. There are also state parks, county parks, and lighthouses on…

Near Record Great Lakes Water Levels

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Mark Summerfield

With Lake Michigan water levels reaching an all-time high, the beach at Glidden Lodge Beach Resort has been affected as have other properties along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The Great Lakes have a cycle in which water levels fluctuate over time. When the Lake’s water levels are lower, guests enjoy Glidden Lodge Beach Resort’s 700 lineal foot private, sand beach. With the current higher water levels parts of our beach are underwater. On a positive note, we still have our shallow sandy swim beach which extends out 100-200 feet into the Lake. And once the water level recedes, we will regain our generous sand beach once again. Guests can still…

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

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Mark Summerfield

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…

Winter Vacation Getaway at our Door County Lake Michigan Beach Resort is Sublime!

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Mark Summerfield

Hotel and Resort Near Cave Point County Park in Door County, WI

You already know that Door County is beautiful in warm weather seasons. We at Glidden Lodge Beach Resort think you should give yourself a chance to fall in love with Door County during the beautiful white snowy winters. Book a weekend or maybe a few weekdays at our Lake Michigan waterfront resort this winter! In addition to a free Lake Michigan sunrise every morning, we offer incredible winter deals perfect for a romantic Door County weekend getaway, solitary sequestration, or family getaway. Glidden Lodge Beach Resort’s location is the perfect spot in Door County, just down the beach from Whitefish Dunes State Park, near Cave Point County Park and surrounded…

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

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Mark Summerfield

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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