Tag: Door County

  • Cana Island Lighthouse

    Door County, Wisconsin (September 2000) Door County, Wisconsin attracts large numbers of visitors because of its natural beauty and its ease of access from large population centers such as Green Bay, Milwaukee and Chicago. One of the loveliest spots was Cana Island with its impressive lighthouse (map). One can reach Cana Island by walking across…

  • Washington Island and Ferry

    Door County, Wisconsin (September 2000) Washington Island sits within Lake Michigan off the northernmost point of the Door Peninsula. It is a continuation of the ridge that forms the peninsula except that a portion of it is submerged, so an island forms where the ridge returns to the surface. No bridge connects this island to…