Each year our lodging properties offer special packages designed around Door County’s magnificent blossoms. Packages include two nights lodging, a meal for two, a spring-related amenity or activity and a $25 Door County gift certificate that you will receive at check-in.

Start planning your trip today! We have a special section of our website dedicated to this spring promotion where you will find:

• Spring Events and Festivals• Lodging Packages• Downloadable Guide to Spring Brochure• Timeline of What’s Blooming When

DoorCounty.com/seasonal-promotions/season-of-blossoms

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Season of Blossoms

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Clintonia

Large-Flowered Trillium

Marsh Marigold (Cowslip)

Jack-in-the-PulpitWild Columbine

Canada AnemoneYellow Lady’s Slipper Orchid

Starry Solomon’s PlumeCoralroot

Blue-Flag Wild Iris

Apple Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms

Indian Paintbrush

Fringed Polygala (Gaywings)Wild Strawberry

Wood Lily

Showy Lady SlipperSilverweed

Pitcher PlantDeath Camus Lily

ThimbleberrySwamp Buttercup

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What’s Blooming When Chart

Spring is here and you should be too! After all, where else can you enjoy 300 miles of spectacular freshwater shoreline, 5 state parks, 11 historic lighthouses, mile after mile of scenic roadways – plus outstanding dining, shopping, arts, entertainment and exploration?

While you are here, learn about the county’s unique maritime history, visit the many studios and galleries, explore the miles of hiking trails or discover hidden treasures at outdoor fairs and markets. Enjoy county-wide celebrations, held every weekend with entertainment for all.

April 9th - June 5th, 2016

Springtime in the DoorDoor County

Guide to SpringDoor County has a history of cherry growing that dates back to the 1800s. Soil and weather conditions – warm days and cool nights – influenced by Lake Michigan

and Green Bay have created an ideal situation for growing these delicious fruits.

Today with around 2,500 acres of cherry orchards and another 500 acres of apple orchards, Door County is filled with blossoms in the spring and is delightfully decorated with the delicious fruits in the late summer and fall.

Door County is the 4th largest cherry producing region in the nation. The top three producing regions are Michigan, New York, and Utah.

All but 100 acres of Wisconsin’s red cherry crop is grown in Door County.

While the Montmorency (tart) cherry makes up most of the 2,500 acres of cherry orchards throughout the county, the sweet cherry crop consists of only 50 acres, just enough to supply local roadside markets.

For more information visit: DoorCounty.com/Experience/Everything-Cherry

Spring Events and Festivals

Blossoms in the DoorCherries in the Door

Places to visit as you begin your search for Door County blossoms

Crossroads at Big Creek, Sturgeon Bay crossroadsatbigcreek.com

Door County Land Trust Preserves, County-Widedoorcountylandtrust.org

Door County Parks, County-Widemap.co.door.wi.us/parks

The Garden Doordcmga.org/the-garden-door

Nature Conservancy Preserves, County-Widenature.org

Newport State Park, Ellison Baydnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/newport

Peninsula State Park, Fish Creekdnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/peninsula

Potawatomi State Park, Sturgeon Baydnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/potawatomi

The Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harborridgessanctuary.org

Rock Island State Park, Washington Islanddnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/rockisland

Whitefish Dunes State Park, Sturgeon Baydnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/whitefish

April 21 - 24 Brown Trout Fishing Tournament, Baileys Harbor

April 30 Blossom Run/Livestrong Run for a Cause, Egg Harbor

May 7 Door County Half Marathon & Nicolet Bay 5k, Peninsula State Park

May 7 Shipyard Tours, Sturgeon Bay

May 12 - 15 Girlfriends Great EGGscape, Egg Harbor

May 13 - 14 Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament, Sturgeon Bay

May 13 – 15 Door County Wine Trail Weekend, County-Wide

May 21 Village-Wide Rummage Sale, Sister Bay

May 21 Scottie Dog Rally, Baileys Harbor

May 21 - 22 Blessing of the Fleet, Baileys Harbor May 21 - 22 Ellison Bay Arts Spring Art Crawl, Ellison Bay

May 26 - 29 Door County Festival of Nature, Baileys Harbor

May 28- 29 Maifest, Jacksonport

May 28 - 29 Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair, Sturgeon Bay

May 29 Migratory Bird Day Celebration, Egg Harbor

June 3 - 4 Sturgeon Bay City-Wide Garage Sale, Sturgeon Bay

June 4 National Trails Day, Whitefish Dunes State Park

June 4 - 5 Free Fun Weekend, WI State Parks

June 4 - 5 Free Fishing Weekend, Statewide

For the most up-to-date list of events, visit DoorCounty.com/Experience/EventsThis chart highlights the blooming seasons of our most popular species. Because blooms are weather dependent, the

dates given here are only approximate. Door County’s natural environment is both beautiful and fragile. Some of the same geographic and geologic attributes that give the county its beauty are also responsible for its thin soils. In order to protect our delicate plant and animal life for the enjoyment of future generations, please do not pick the blossoms.

For the most up-to-date cherry blossom report visit DoorCounty.com/Discover/Blossoms-Report

Virtually hike or bike the trails of our 5 State Parks!

Discover the stunning views of Sunset Trail in Peninsula State Park or Europe Bay Trail in Newport State Park.Map out your hiking or biking adventures now so you can hit the ground running when you arrive in Door County!

DoorCounty.com/experience/scenic-attractions/parks

Driving Distancein Door County miles mins.

Sturgeon Bay to Egg Harbor 19 25

Sturgeon Bay to Sister Bay 39 45

Sturgeon Bay to Gills Rock 45 55

Sturgeon Bay to Northport 48 60

Sturgeon Bay to Jacksonport 15 20

Sturgeon Bay to Baileys Harbor 22 28

Egg Harbor to Jacksonport 12 15

Baileys Harbor to Ellison Bay 18 20

Baileys Harbor to Fish Creek 12 15

Peninsula Park to Jacksonport 16 20

Fish Creek to Egg Harbor 6 10

Brussels to Sturgeon Bay 13 15

Sturgeon Bay to Carlsville 8 15

Ephraim to Rowleys Bay 9 10

Northport to Washington Island 30 minute Ferry Ride

As you explore the county, dozens of varieties of blossoms can be found. Whether you are taking an afternoon hike in one of our parks, biking along our pastoral back roads or simply strolling about in one of our local communities, be sure to keep your eyes peeled-who knows what beautiful blooms you may encounter!

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Forget-Me-Nots: Baby blue to hues of purple-pink, delicate blossoms carpet Peninsula State Park. Also nodding in the breeze along Lake Forest Park Dr. east of Sturgeon Bay

Hepatica: Moist upland woods, appearing in white, pink or purple clusters with three-lobed leaves. Nestled at Logan Creek, south of Jacksonport, east on Loritz Rd. off of Hwy. 57, from the kiosk take the trail east

Daffodils: Delicious Daffys, harbingers of spring, pop up all over Door County, along back roads and tended plots. There are nice clumps to view in the middle of Cty. Rd. TT, east from Hwy. 42/57 in Sturgeon Bay, near a magnificent private garden

Marsh Marigold: Profuse yellow blossoms top plentiful green foliage, clumping in ditches and swales (low areas between ridges). Found along the curvy part of Cty. Rd. TT, east of Hwy. 42/57 in Sturgeon Bay and among hillocks at Ridges Sanctuary

Dwarf Lake Iris: Federally threatened, deep blue, tiny iris are found only by the Great Lakes. Blossoms last up to 3 days each in patchy, sunlit areas at Ridges Sanctuary; Jackson Harbor Ridges, Washington Island; and sporadically along the shoreline section of the Brachiopod Trail, Whitefish Dunes State Park

Trillium: Visible in many upland forest locations. In profusion at Logan Creek, south of Jacksonport, off Hwy. 57, east on Loritz Rd., from the kiosk take the trail east; a dedicated few on the path from the 2nd parking lot at Whitefish Dunes State Park to the shelter house

Jack-in-the-Pulpit: Flower changes to bright crimson berries in late summer. Giant specimens exist in the garden adjacent to the north side of the Upper Range Light at Ridges Sanctuary

Columbine: Nodding red and yellow blossoms peek out of the forest from the encircling drive through Potawatomi State Park near Sturgeon Bay

Canada Anemone: A white blossom of the Buttercup family found in sandy soils and moist meadows. Try Toft Point State Natural Area about 3/4 of the way back along Ridges Road—stay left at the fork

Yellow Lady’s Slipper: Crinkly booties with brown curly lateral petals, in moist soil but also sun-loving, found along forest edges. Little Lake Road, Washington Island; Cty. Rd. Q towards Cana Island; Ridges Rd.

Starry Solomon’s Plume: Deer are partial to both slippers and plumes. Blossoms turn to maroon berries in late summer; nice patch found at end of trail to the Beach, Ridges Sanctuary

Striped Coralroot: Shady, rich soil. Uses fungi, not chlorophyll, to survive. Easy to overlook. Ridges Sanctuary, past the first two bridges, Winter Wren Trail, south side

Gaywings (Fringed Polygala): Hot pink mini airplane propellers grace rich, yet sandy soils. Visible surrounding Door County Land Trust’s Kellner Fen off of Lake Forest Park Rd. east of Sturgeon Bay and Ridges Sanctuary

Wild Strawberry: Miniature version of the farmed berry on Canal Rd. towards the Canal Station Light east of Sturgeon Bay, take Utah St. off of Hwy. 57

Wood Lily: Profuse, gracious, large, bright orange lilies dot the sandy, open areas of Ridges Sanctuary and Ridges Rd.

Butter-and-Eggs (Toadflax): Quirky, spiky lemon and yellow blossoms; found at Bues Point Boat Launch, off of Ct. Rd. Q near Cana Island

Apple Blossoms: A bit later than cherry trees, pinky white, soft, full apple blossoms emerge at the same time as apple leaves bud out. Gordon Rd., west from Culver’s on Hwy. 42/57, Sturgeon Bay; Shiloh Rd., south of Sturgeon Bay; Cty. Rd. HH, north of Sturgeon Bay; Cherry Lane, Forestville

Cherry Blossoms : Pinky, soft, full cherry blossoms emerge before their leaves bud out on cherry trees. Hwy. 42 north of Sister Bay; Cherry Lane, Forestville; Cty. Rd. HH, southwest of Sturgeon Bay; Shiloh Rd., south of Sturgeon Bay; Cty. Rd. A, parallel to Baileys Harbor; north of Egg Harbor, Hwy. 42; south of Fish Creek, Hwy. 42

Indian Paintbrush: Veers toward neon colors, present in regenerating beach ridges and sandy soils. End of Trail to the Beach, Ridges Sanctuary; Jackson Harbor Ridges, Washington Island; near turn-around at east end of Lime Kiln Rd. north of Baileys Harbor

Silverweed: Aptly named for underside of their feathery leaves, bright yellow blossoms creep everywhere along southern exposure. Sandy beach-side soils. Bues Point Boat Launch near Cana Island; Lower Robert LaSalle County Park off of Cty. Rd. U; Land Trust Preserve on S. Lake Michigan Rd.; Toft Point State Natural Area on Ridges Rd. past Hickey Fisheries to end of Point Dr.

Clintonia: Prolific yellow blossoms freely mix with Dutchman’s Breeches at Logan Creek, south of Jacksonport, off Hwy. 57, east on Loritz Rd., from the kiosk take the trail east

Canada Mayflower: Starry blossoms atop Lady’s Slipper-type leaves, this ‘Wild Lily of the Valley’ is found in moist woodlands such as Logan Creek, south of Jacksonport, off of Hwy. 57, east on Loritz Rd., from the kiosk take the trail east

Starflower: Bright, white stars cling to mossy hillocks, often surrounded by mini pools. On outskirts of Door County Land Trust’s Kellner Fen, east of Sturgeon Bay, access on Lake Forest Park Dr. and on Mountain Maple Trail, Ridges Sanctuary

Showy Lady’s Slipper : Magnificent. Sunny forest edges. Homeowners protect them from mowing on east side Ridges Rd.; also, the ‘other’ side of Ridges Sanctuary along south side Cty. Rd. Q

Twin Flower: Darling, shy, pink couplets with oval petaled leaves on Winter Wren Trail near the turnoff for Mountain Maple Trail, Ridges Sanctuary

Pitcher Plant: Dr. Seuss-type blossoms thickly dot the Door County Land Trust’s Kellner Fen, access from Lake Forest Park Rd., east of Sturgeon Bay. Underneath, veined lime green to neon cherry “pitchers” sit on watery substrate ready to trap insects; also, at south end of main observation bridge, Mountain Maple Trail, in Sandy Swale, Ridges Sanctuary

Death Camus Lily: Yes, it can make animals who it eat unwell. Range Light Boardwalk, Ridges Sanctuary; Ridges Rd. bordering the Sanctuary

Thimbleberry: Large white blossoms peeking out of soft, fuzzy, hypoallergenic leaves. Glidden Dr.; N. Cave Point Dr. to Whitefish Dunes State Park; Ridges Rd. to Point Dr. to the point of Toft Point

Swamp Buttercup: Classic buttercup sprouting from mossy hillocks and swales (wet areas between ridges). Ridges Sanctuary, Mountain Maple Trail

St. John’s Wort: Flat yellow blossoms topped by a profusion of stamens. Found among shrubs and ridges open to the sky, Ridges Sanctuary

Blue Flag Wild Iris: A big sister to the Dwarf Lake Iris, this flower waves hello along Jackson Harbor Rd., Washington Island

Black-Eyed Susan: Familiar bright yellow daisy-shaped petals encircle a fuzzy brown center. Sunny, open fields. Ridges Sanctuary; Ridges Rd.

Harebell (Bluebell of Scotland): Fragile looking (but looks are deceiving) light purple bell-shaped blossoms on slender stalks, all over Ridges Sanctuary including the garden between Hwy. 57 and the garage next to the Upper Range Light

Goldenrods: Ohio, Dune and Canada goldenrods inhabit sandy, beachside soils such as Ridges Rd. near Baileys Harbor Ridges County Park and adjoining shrubby beach area. Ragweed, not goldenrod, makes you sneeze.

Kalms Lobelia: Dainty three-petaled purple blossoms with white centers found in wet soil near beaches. South side of parking area at Baileys Harbor Ridges County Park; Toft Point at end of Point Rd., from Ridges Rd.

Aster: From the daisy family, this scraggly-petal purple blossom abides along grassy roadsides. Toft Point; Ridges Rd. to Point Dr., north of Baileys Harbor; roadsides of Potawatomi State Park

Grass of Parnassus: Delicate, striped petals adorn sturdy stalks attached to waxy base leaves. Named for a similar blossom in Greece. Range Light Boardwalk, Ridges Sanctuary

Fringed Gentian: Shaggy deep purple petals bend open in daytime and curl up around each other at nighttime. Spotted in profusion over Toft Point Shoreline from Ridges Rd. to Point Dr., north on gravel road to several parking pull-offs

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