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

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

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,…

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Door County’s 66 Mile Scenic Byway

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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…

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

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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…

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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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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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