by Dennis Lonstine | Aug 1, 2019 | Birchwood Lodge, Birchwood Lodge News, Birchwood Lodge Site Pages, Chickens that Love Watermelon, Door County Events, Door County News, Insider Tips from Door County Locals, Sister Bay News, Uncategorized
“Water, water everywhere”….is the statement on the lips of everyone in Door County, residents and tourists alike, because the lake/bay have risen over the past few months. Lake Michigan is now at record high level. My point is that it the water is...
by Dennis Lonstine | Jul 30, 2019 | Birchwood Lodge, Birchwood Lodge News, Birchwood Lodge Site Pages, Chickens that Love Watermelon, Door County Events, Door County News, Insider Tips from Door County Locals, Sister Bay News, Uncategorized
You probably realize that August is the only month in the year that doesn’t have a holiday, or a reason for a celebration. So, I did some research and here are some special “National Days” that form a list for you to pick one you like best for August...
by Dennis Lonstine | Jul 25, 2019 | Birchwood Lodge
Heads up! Summer is waning, but there’s still time to have an enjoyable summer experience in Door County in August, and the rates drop from the prime season rates in July. The lake water temp has warmed up, stores and specialty shops are already starting sales...
by Dennis Lonstine | Jul 23, 2019 | Birchwood Lodge, Birchwood Lodge News, Birchwood Lodge Site Pages, Chickens that Love Watermelon, Door County Events, Door County News, Insider Tips from Door County Locals, Sister Bay News, Uncategorized
Did you know that many visitors come up to Door County just to see flowers blooming in the countryside fields, as well as to check out the gardens at businesses and homes along their travels? Wildflowers in spring bring trillium, lady-slippers and fields of wild...
by Dennis Lonstine | Jul 18, 2019 | Birchwood Lodge, Birchwood Lodge News, Birchwood Lodge Site Pages, Chickens that Love Watermelon, Door County Events, Door County News, Insider Tips from Door County Locals, Sister Bay News, Uncategorized
Back in the 1930’s and 40’s, promoters for tourism in Door County used this phrase in advertisements to attract visitors, “Come on up to ‘Air Conditioned’ Door County”. The idea was to suggest that summer days here were pleasantly...
by Dennis Lonstine | Jul 16, 2019 | Birchwood Lodge, Birchwood Lodge News, Birchwood Lodge Site Pages, Chickens that Love Watermelon, Door County Events, Door County News, Insider Tips from Door County Locals, Sister Bay News, Uncategorized
Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? I should say, are in the “Christmas in July” spirit? Door County is a great place to do your Christmas shopping early, especially in July when many shops are having seasonal sales. Don’t forget all the Christmas...
by Dennis Lonstine | Jul 11, 2019 | Birchwood Lodge, Birchwood Lodge News, Birchwood Lodge Site Pages, Chickens that Love Watermelon, Door County Events, Door County News, Insider Tips from Door County Locals, Sister Bay News, Uncategorized
It’s July in Door County and that can only mean one thing, it’s “Cherry Festival” time! Despite the delayed arrival of spring with unseasonably cooler weather in May and early June, cherry orchard farmers are optimistic about the crop this...