Category: Wisconsin

Treasures in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date December 1, 2016
No Comments on Treasures in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin

An Artisan Baker runs the Smiling Pelican Bakery. All of her baked goods are made from top-quality ingredients. I love her banana cream pie. It is made with natural whipping cream on top of the pie. I love everything that I have ever tried at the Smiling Pelican Bakery. Her Ginger lavender cookies are out of this World. She has a vast selection of baked goods to choose from. There are many kinds of cookies, cheesecakes, quiches, pies, scones, bread, soups, panna cotta, cakes, bars, and more. I have traveled to many countries in the World, and nothing compares in quality and taste to Sandra’s top-quality baked goods. You can eat inside the bakery, on the porch, or in her beautiful flower garden. It is a very scenic drive to the Smiling Pelican Bakery, and a wonderful treat is here for you upon your arrival in Maiden Rock.

I like the Cultural Cloth Store in Maiden Rock. She sells items that women in foreign countries make. I purchased a beautiful rug that was made in Guatemala by a woman. By buying the items in Cultural Cloth, you also help out the women who made the item you purchased. I also purchased a necklace made out of a bone. It is a gorgeous piece of handmade jewelry I will always treasure and feel good about buying because I helped out a woman in need in a foreign country.

I like Basil’s antiques and unique items that he has for sale. I have purchased many items at Basil’s over the years. I bought a music box, cross, belt, bowl, and many unique and exciting things. There are several other lovely stores in Maiden Rock. An incredible drive with lots of treasures to choose from upon your arrival. They are out of business now.

Tags Travel

Stores in Stockholm Wisconsin

Stores in Stockholm, Wisconsin

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 21, 2016
No Comments on Stores in Stockholm, Wisconsin

I love the bookstore run by Russ in Stockholm. Russ sells new and antique books and other exciting items. Russ is very knowledgeable, and he is entertaining to visit with. I have purchased a lot of books from him over the years. I love to read history books and non-fiction books. He is out of business now.

The Palate is a kitchen store run by Nancy. She has unique and exciting cooking supplies for sale—Nancy has top-quality kitchen items in her store. I have purchased her olive oil from Italy and her Lemon Curd. She teaches cooking classes and has homemade scones and more for sale. I love her various soaps and kitchen towels as they are top quality and will last a long time.

I like to go to the Abode run by Alan in Stockholm. He has handmade jewelry for sale and artwork of all kinds for sale. He sells gorgeous watercolor paintings, handmade pottery, jewelry boxes, and more.

The Pie Company has sour cream raisin pie for sale and many other kinds of pie for sale. I love the coffee in the Pie Company. He makes cappuccinos just right every time. The Pie Company also sells sandwiches, pop, cheese,s and more.

Stockholm also has beautiful greenhouses. I have purchased a tomato plant, an apple tree, and many other items here. There is s bakery in Stockho, lm, and she also operates a restaurant witmanyof things to choose from. I love her Black Bean Soup and Crab Cakes, etc. There is a lovely Norwegian store on the corn; Shehe sells food items from Norw and much more. Stockholm has an upscale clothing store. I have made a lot of purchases there over the years. Stockholm has a pottery store, a wooden furniture store, re, and other stores. I love shopping in Stockholm, Wisconsin.

Tags Travel

food Wisconsin

Taste of Door County, Wisconsin

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 17, 2015
8 Comments on Taste of Door County, Wisconsin

I had excellent ice cream at Wilson’s Restaurant and Ice cream Parlor in Ephraim, Wisconsin. They have been in business since 1906. Going to Wilson’s is like going back to the 1950s. I loved the atmosphere there. I enjoyed looking at the old-fashioned soda fountain and ice cream specialties. They have old jukeboxes that play the classics. They are open from May 14th thru Oct. 19th.

I had an excellent grilled salmon sandwich with fresh vegetables at the Wild Tomato wood-fired Pizza and grille in Fish Creek, Wisconsin. They are open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Some of my friends had a wood-fired pizza and loved it. I had their hummus and pita bread appetizer that I shared with my friends. The appetizer was delicious. I loved eating outdoors under their umbrella. The Wild Tomato Pizza and Grille is very clean with fast and efficient service. They have a Thai pizza for July. The pizza has chicken, Red peppers, Red Onion, Basil, and cilantro over a Green Curry Cream Cheese Base and topped with fresh Carrots, Pea Shoots, and a Chili Lime Drizzle.

I had an excellent grilled chicken sandwich at Mojo Rosas in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin. They are open from 11:00 AM until 12:00 AM. They have live music on Saturday nights starting at 9 PM. They have karaoke on Thursday nights beginning at 9 PM. They make their salsa, Jalapeno Vinaigrette, and more from the new Door County Pantry.

I enjoyed eating a thick turkey sandwich loaded with turkey and lettuce on wheat bread at the Fish Creek Market located in Door County, Wisconsin. The woman behind the counter made the sandwich with all the fresh ingredients. The sandwich was excellent and very reasonable.

I highly recommend the excellent food I ate while visiting Door County, Wisconsin.

Tags Travel

Travel Wisconsin

Lighthouses of Door County, Wisconsin that I Have Visited

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 3, 2015
5 Comments on Lighthouses of Door County, Wisconsin that I Have Visited

My friends and I visited Canal Station Pier Head Lighthouse on a cool and windy day. I enjoyed the walk down to see the lighthouse. It is located at a fully operational US Coast Guard Station at the Lake Michigan end of Sturgeon Bay ship canal. The Pierhead lighthouse was built in 1882. I was very impressed with the style and structure of this lighthouse.

I enjoyed my walk to Baileys Harbor Range Light. It is located at the North end of Baileys Harbor. The lighthouse was established in 1869. The range lights were used to guide ships safely into Baileys Harbor. The sailor was in safe water when the upper and lower lights were lined up. I loved the flowers that were planted on the grounds. The area was scenic and majestic.

I loved walking around the grounds where Cana Island Lighthouse is located. It is located on the North edge of Baileys harbor. The lighthouse was established in 1869. The lighthouse is open from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, but make sure you are there by 4:00 PM. The lighthouse is open from May 15th thru Oct. 31st. A child must be five years old and at least 42 inches tall to climb the tower safely.

I enjoyed my climb to the top of the tower. The steps leading up to the building were cast iron and pie shaped. There are 102 cast iron steps to the top of the building. I was impressed with the Fresnel lens, which consists of circular prisms that gather light from a lamp. The lamp bends the beam, making a much stronger ray of sunshine. The lamp was initially fueled by oil, lard, and later on kerosene, and finally, it was electrified. The Cana Island Lighthouse is an operating aid to navigation under US Coast Guard Jurisdiction.

We had an excellent guide. She told us about the shipwrecks that occurred over the years due to the horrific storms. She told us about the lighthouse keeper. The keeper had reported huge waves that broke into the house and flooded it. He had to wait to be taken off the island until it was safe for people to come and rescue him and his family. Lighthousekeepers were courageous heroes for helping save the life of many people by doing their job every day with strength and courage beyond the call of duty. God Bless all of the lighthouse keepers throughout the years. Without them, many lives would have been lost.

I love to look at lighthouses. I would highly recommend looking at these magnificent lighthouses. They have a vast and incredible history. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

Tags Travel

Travel Wisconsin

Egg Harbor Fun Park Located in Door County, Wisconsin

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 19, 2015
1 Comment on Egg Harbor Fun Park Located in Door County, Wisconsin

Egg Harbor Fun Park hosted my fun adventure. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

I had a fantastic time at Egg Harbor Fun Park in Door County, Wisconsin. The owner and the employees I met were amiable and accommodating.

I drove one of their new Go-Karts around their race track for Go-Karts. The Go-Karts were comfortable and had a strap to protect you as you raced around their race track. I went with three friends we had fun running around the track. Sara is ready to take off.

I made quite a few laps around the track. The Go-Karts were easy to operate and quickly sped around the race track. Some of their Go-Karts hold two people. My first Go-Kart ride was at Egg Harbor Fun Park. I am glad I first rode on an excellent brand new Go-Kart.

I always wanted to shoot a paint gun. They had paint guns, so I naturally had to try one out. They had many different targets to shoot at. I shot at a metal pelican that would spin around when you hit it with the paintball.

I also shot at metal hub caps and a bell. I then decided to shoot at the wood on the building the targets were attached to. I had a lot of fun with my new paint gun shooting experience.

There is much family fun at Egg Harbor Fun park, come rain or shine. They have lots of arcade machines indoors.

They have a snack bar, pizza, and ice cream. They have an 18-hole miniature golf course, batting cages, jump shot trampoline, water wars, basketball, kiddie rides, a bounce zone, birthday parties, group events, paintball guns, go-karts, and more.

I highly recommend Egg Harbor Fun Park in Wisconsin to all my family and friends. A family could spend a day at the Egg Harbor Fun Park and never get bored. There are activities for everyone to have a fantastic day at Egg Harbor Fun Park, Wisconsin. Their prices are very reasonable—an excellent place for family fun.

Tags Travel

Travel Wisconsin

Gravity Trails Zip Lining Egg Harbor Door County, Wisconsin

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 11, 2015
4 Comments on Gravity Trails Zip Lining Egg Harbor Door County, Wisconsin

I had an excellent experience zip-lining With Gravity Trails in Door County, Wisconsin. Our guides were amiable, helpful, and accommodating. Our guides helped us get into our harnesses and tightened the helmets on our heads for us. They showed my friends and me how to climb the 25 ft. climbing wall on our way to our zip-lining adventure. I was delighted that I could make it to the top of the climbing wall. I felt incredibly accomplished when I reached the top of the climbing wall.

I put my gloves on when I reached the top of the climbing wall. I watched two of my friends zip line across to the other side. It was now my turn to zip line to the other side.

I might scream and be nervous initially, but I was beautiful. I enjoyed zip line to the other side. I was thrilled with my experience of zip lining. The second zip line had a little more of a drop to it. On my third zip line, I was coming in very fast. I stopped before I made it to the platform. I was nervous and scared. My Guide reassured me that he would come out quickly and help me to the forum. My Guide Ben was powerful and got me to the platform soon. The last zip line had a dirt hill for a landing. I came to that landing spot on.

Gravity Trail zip line is beginner friendly. I had an excellent first-time experience with zip lining. Closed-toe shoes are required. There is a weight restriction of 225 pounds. All of the guides are certified and trained extensively. Their prices are very reasonable.

They have a gem mining area where you can see mine for fine gems. I was thrilled with my first-time zip-lining experience with Gravity Trails in Door County, Wisconsin.

My two guides, Ben and Justin, were excellent, polite, and friendly young men. I highly recommend zip ling with Gravity Trails to all my friends and family. Gravity Trails hosted my unique zip-lining experience.

Tags Travel

Door County Gordon Lodge Travel Wisconsin

Gordon Lodge Located in Door County Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 8, 2015
2 Comments on Gordon Lodge Located in Door County Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

I loved my vacation stay at Gordon Lodge in Door County, Wisconsin.

Our cabin that we stayed in looked directly out at Lake Michigan. Gordon Lodge is nestled on a Peninsula between North Bay and Lake Michigan. Gordon Lodge has Lodge rooms, cottages, and suites. The site is located on 130 beautiful acres. It is very relaxing and tranquil there. They have had guests for over eighty years. We had a spectacular view every morning. I enjoyed looking at the Canadian Geese in the morning. The flowers on the property were beautiful. I enjoyed walking around the Lodge in the morning and evening. A site is an excellent place for weddings and receptions to be held.

I was very impressed with the size of the rooms. All of the rooms in the cottage were well-appointed. The kitchen area had a microwave, refrigerator, dishes, and glasses. I stayed in the house with a friend. My friend’s bedroom had two double beds. My bedroom had a king-size bed and a bathroom connected to the bedroom. The bedrooms had beautiful lighting. I wouldn’t say I like rooms with hardly any lights. We had two bathrooms in our cottage. My bathroom had a wonderfully clean, modern walk-in shower. The other bathroom had a tub and shower combination. The bathrooms were spotless. We had plenty of spare towels in our bathrooms. The Living Room had a couch and a wicker chair to sit on. We had a lovely fireplace in the Living Room with a TV above the fireplace.

I was very impressed with the activities that Gordon Lodge had to offer. They have a good size heated swimming pool and a hot tub. The Lodge has a fitness center, hiking trails, a tennis court, bicycles, and water activities. One could be pleased and entertained by staying at Gordon Lodge for the entire vacation.

I was also very impressed with their morning breakfast buffet. I had scrambled eggs with feta cheese, bacon, fresh fruit, potatoes, and potato pancakes.

They also had orange juice and coffee. To end my breakfast, I tried some of their pastries. I loved their cherry and almond-flavored pie. Our hostess was bright and welcoming every morning.

I loved the peace and tranquility that I found at Gordon Lodge. I had an excellent, quiet, relaxing evening with my friend at Gordon Lodge. The sunsets at Gordon Lodge are spectacular.

I loved walking around their property in the evenings and taking pictures of the incredible sunsets.

I would highly recommend staying at Gordon Lodge to my family and friends. I had a wonderful, relaxing, and tranquil stay at Gordon Lodge. Gordon Lodge hosted my visit with them. When I go to Door County, Wisconsin again, I will stay at Gordon Lodge.

Tags Travel