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Media inquiries about Door County should be directed to Jon Jarosh at the Door County Visitor Bureau via phone at (920) 227-2156 or via email, jon@doorcounty.com.

Recent media coverage highlights featuring Door County:

An extensive photo feature on destination Door County was included in the July/August 2013 issue of Victoria magazine. 10 full pages were dedicated to sharing the Door County experience with magazine readers, with the article stating "This scenic peninsula, dotted with quaint villages and lighthouses from Sturgeon Bay to Washington Island, offers a spectacular seaside experience in the middle of America's heartland."  View a slideshow of images in the online version of the article on VictoriaMag.com here

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Door County was included in an online story posted on June 11, 2013 titled "Perfect Lake Vacations Across America" on Conde Nast Traveler online. In the piece, travel journalist Lauren Viera listed Door County as one of ten great places to get away for a summer getaway by describing Door County as "...lined with picturesque lakeside towns and beaches wrapping around 300 miles of shoreline."  Check out the story on cntraveler.com here

Door County was the featured destination in an article titled "Great Lakes Getaways" in the June/July 2013 issue of Family Fun magazine.  The 5-page article written by travel journalist Deborah Geigis Berry covered a variety of family friendly activities and attractions around the county. Read the on-line version of the article and see a slideshow of images captured for the story on Parents.com here.

Door County was singled out in an online story that named Wisconsin one of the "10 Best Bass Fishing States in America" in a story published June 7, 2013 on In-Fisherman.com. In the Wisconsin section of the story journalist Matt Straw said "Smallmouth fishing is nothing shy of stupendous all around Door County on Lake Michigan."  Check out the story on In-Fisherman.com here.

Door County was included in a round-up travel piece on Wisconsin sailing opportunities in a story on WisconsinTrails.com and in a special Fun Times section in the Sunday May 26, 2013 issue of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Travel journalist Brian Clark's article can be viewed on WisconsinTrails.com here.

Door County was featured in an episode of the Discover Wisconsin television program about Wisconsin's Lake Michigan Harbor Towns that aired on TV stations throughout the Midwest the weekend of May 18-19, 2013. View the episode online here. In the online version of the show, Door County is featured from around the 14:30 minute mark to the end of the show, about 4 minutes.

Door County's annual Season of Blossoms celebration was included in an article titled "Flower Festivals Brighten the New Season" in the Sunday April 14, 2013 travel section of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  2 color photos and an interview with local Ridges Sanctuary Naturalist Karen Newbern were also included.  Read travel journalist Brian Clark's complete article on JSOnline.com here.

Around The Corner with John McGivern

The popular Wisconsin Public Television show Around The Corner with John McGivern aired a half-hour episode featuring Northern Door County that premiered statewide on April 11, 2013.  View the entire episode online via Milwaukee Public Television's YouTube channel here.

Budget Travel included Door County in a story titled "5 Unforgettable Summer Getaways to Book Now" that was posted on BudgetTravel.com on 3/31/2013. View the full story online here.  Door County was joined on the list by Monterey CA, the state of Alaska, Cape Ann MA and the country of Costa Rica.

Door County was named one of the 10 Best Small Towns in America by Fodor's, a worldwide provider of travel guides and information, in a story released 3/19/2013.

In selecting Door County as one of the 10 Best Small Towns in America, Fodor's noted that while Door County isn't technically one town, the county "...is made up of notable small towns, each more charming than the last."  Read the full story on Fodors.com here.

Door County was mentioned in a family travel article in the March 2013 issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine.  The article, written by travel journalist David Landsel, talked about popular U.S. destinations and some tips families can follow when choosing to rent a vacation home as their lodging choice.

Door County was included in a weekend getaway article written by travel journalist Brian Clark in the February 24, 2013 issue of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  In the article, Door County is mentioned as a great place for a scenic winter drive. Check out the online version of the article on JSOnline.com here.

Ice fishing in Door County was the subject of a story in the February/March 2013 issue of Great Lakes Angler magazine. Written by Captain Mike Schoonveld, his "Winter Whitefish" story interviewed local ice fishing guides and talked about his experience fishing through ice off Door County's western coast.

Midwest Living magazine posted a story titled "13 Reasons To Love Door County In Winter" on their web site, MidwestLiving.com. The story highlights 13 of the late travel journalist Barbara Morrow's favorite things about Door County in the winter. Check out  the story, with photos by Kevin J. Miyazaki, on Midwest Living's web site here.

Door County was highlighted in the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of Wisconsin Bride magazine. In an article titled "Destination Door County" journalist Jule Warner discussed what makes Door County such an unforgettable place for a destination wedding.  The issue is available on newsstands or available via digital download from wibride.com.

Travel journalist Jay Jones' story about winter recreation in Door County ran in the Sunday January 20, 2013 travel section of the Chicago Tribune.  Mr. Jones talked about the frozen bay of Green Bay off Door County's western coast and some of the many winter activities available on the frozen bay.  Check out a related on-line photo gallery on ChicagoTribune.com here or read the on-line version of the story here.

The Minneapolis StarTribune featured a travel article about Door County in the winter in their Dec. 22, 2012 issue. Travel journalist Jim Umhoefer wrote about "Winter Beauty in Wisconsin's Thumb" and started out his article by saying "Wind in your hair, water stretching to the horizon and heartfelt local hospitality. If that's the benchmark of a memorable winter road trip, then Door County will open up a world of vistas and sensations in a small space."  Read the online version of Mr. Umhoefer's article on StarTribune.com here.  

 

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel featured a multi-page travel article about Door County titled "Door County is a Quiet Winter Wonderland" as the lead story in their Sunday December 2, 2012 travel section.  Travel journalist Brian Clark wrote "With a slower season pace, it's a perfect spot." Read Mr. Clark's complete article about things to do and why Door County is a fabulous winter getaway destinaiton on JSOnline.com here.

Country's Best Cabins magazine featured a Door County log home in its' December 2012 issue.  Bay View Lodge, which is located near Fish Creek, was shown on the magazine's cover and was also the subject of a dynamic 10-page photo story written by travel journalist Gloria Gale. Check out the online version of the story on CountrysBestCabins.com here

Northwest Quarterly, a print and on-line publication serving northwest Chicagoland, included Door County in a travel article titled "10 Fantastic Fall Destinations" in their Fall 2012 print issue.  Including Door County in their list of 10 quintessential destinations, the article talked about the Door County Coastal Byway, outdoor activities, festivals, theatre options and culinary tours. Check out the intro to the story and a fall photo from Door County on NorthwestQuarterly.com here

Canada.com and several other Canadian news outlets ran a syndicated Door County travel story that first appeared online in late October 2012. Canadian travel journalist Lucas Aykroyd's article talks about his visit to Wisconsin's Door County (which occured just weeks prior to the 2012 U.S. presidential election) with a hint of political humor woven in. View the complete article on Canada.com here

The October 2012 issue of Delta Airlines' in-flight magazine, SKY, included Door County in a special Wisconsin getaways article. In talking about Door County, journalist Maggie Ginsberg-Schutz stated "...it feels like an island unto itself with quaint shops, miles of cherry orchards and delicious food, including fish boils..."  Check out the on-line version of the article here
The Chicago Tribune newspaper ran a story titled "Beyond Door County Fish Boils" on the back page of their travel section in the Sunday September 16, 2012 issue. Travel journalist Jay Jones wrote about available cooking classes at the Savory Spoon Cooking School in Ellison Bay and the Inn at Kristofers in Sister Bay.  Check out the online version of the article on ChicagoTribune.com here.

The Green Bay Press-Gazette covered Door County as a culinary destination in their September 14, 2012 issue with two separate articles that highlighted a variety of local food hotspots from restaurants to cider houses to specialty food stores.  Journalist Thomas Rozwadowski highlighted the Wild Tomato Wood-Fired Pizza & Grille (Fish Creek) in an article that quoted owners Britton and Sara Unkefer and talked about their journey to create the restaurant and philosophy behind their intruiging menu. Journalist Jenny Ronsman's round-up article talked about several not-to-miss culinary stops in Door County.  Read the online version of Thomas Rozwadowski's article about the WIld Tomato here and Jenny Ronsman's culinary round-up article here on GreenBayPressGazette.com.

Wisconsin Golfer magazine ran a feature story on Door County in their September/October 2012 issue. Journalist Dennis McCann talked about a  a variety of things to do, with a byline of "Sure, bring the boat and easel, but don't forget your golf clubs!".  Read the complete article in the online issue of Wisconsin Golfer here.

Door County has received some great editorial coverage in a wide variety of media outlets in 2012, including photographs of Door County on at least nine different magazine covers.  Check out this PDF file for a closer look at the magazine covers Door County has been featured on through the first 8 months of 2012.

Travel journalist Robert Bundy wrote a July 15, 2012 feature story on his first trip to Door County for Third Coast Digest, describing the county as "...the crown jewel in our own backyard."  Read Mr. Bundy’s article on Third Coast Digest here to find out what this Milwaukee native thought of his inaugural visit and also to view photos from his trip.

Door County’s storied underwater maritime heritage and the great opportunities that exist to SCUBA dive on the numerous shipwrecks scattered along the county’s 300 miles of coastline were featured in travel articles that appeared in the Sunday July 1, 2012 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Sunday July 8,2012 St. Paul Pioneer Press.  Travel journalist and veteran diver Brian Clark recounted his diving experiences in Door County on a recent SCUBA trip to the peninsula. Check out the online versions of each article at JSOnline.com here and TwinCities.com here.

A Door County photo (the curvy northern-most mile of Hwy 42) was featured on the cover of the July/August 2012 issue of The Group Travel Leader, a nationally distributed print and online magazine for the group tour industry. To go along with the cover shot, Door County was included in a fall themed travel article listing some of the top fall color destinations in the country. Check out the online version of travel journalist Brian Jewell's story on GroupTravelLeader.com here.

Travel journalist Brian Clark wrote a feature article on Sturgeon Bay that ran in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Sunday June 3, 2012 travel section. Check out the online version of Mr. Clark’s story on JSOnline.com here.

Door County was the subject of a feature article written by travel journalist Ken Raymond in the Sunday May 20, 2012 travel section of The Oklahoman, the largest newspaper in Oklahoma City. Read the on-line version of Mr. Raymond’s article on NewsOK.com here.

Washington Island, the largest of Door County's 34 named islands and the county's only year-round island community, was featured in a travel article written by journalist Sharyn Alden in the Sunday May 13, 2012 issue of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Titled "A Washingotn Island State of Mind," the article touched on several island highlights and not-to-miss points of interest. Read the online version of the article on JSOnline.com here.

Door County was prominently featured in the May 2012 issue of Minnesota Monthly magazine. A Door County photograph graced the magazine’s cover and travel journalist Ellen Burkhardt's 10-page feature article titled “21 Ways to Do Door County Wisconsin” was included in the issue. Read a part of Ms. Burkhardt’s article on MinnesotaMonthly.com here.

Midwest Living magazine featured Door County a couple different ways in their May/June 2012 issue. Journalists Karen Weir-Jimerson and Maria Duryée wrote a five-page feature article titled "A Walk in Wonderland" on the beautiful gardens of Dale & Joan Jeanquart of Sturgeon Bay. View the online version of the article on MidwestLiving.com here. Additionally, the 2012 Door County Lighthouse Walk was prominently featured on the magazine’s calendar page of the issue and included a photo of Cana Island Lighthouse.

Midwest Livingmagazine’s annual Best of the Midwest Travel guide featured Door County as a destination along with an iconic local business in their popular 2012 edition.  Wilson’s Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor was included in a special soda fountains piece that was part of a larger section titled “Time-Warp Trips,” and a beautiful 1¾ page photo of Cana Island Lighthouse graced the front of the state of Wisconsin section. A separate 2-page spread on Door County was a part of the 10-page travel section on Wisconsin.  The 2012 travel guide is available on newsstands through the fall of 2012.

Door County's Holiday Music Motel, located at 30 N First Avenue in Sturgeon Bay, was the subject of a feature article in the Chicago Sun-Times' Sunday April 15, 2012 travel section. Travel journalist David Hoekstra wrote about his experiences at this special music themed and "retrovated" lodging establishment which opened back in 1952. Read the online version of Mr. Hoekstra's article on SunTimes.com here.

National food magazine Relish featured two Door County restaurants in their April 2012 issue. Wild Tomato restaurant owner/chef Britton Unkefer and his son Levi were highlighted in a full page feature that included 2 popular Wild Tomato recipes, while the White Gull Inn's now famous Door County Cherry Stuffed French Toast recipe was included as part of the magazine's "Relish Recipe Project" series in the April issue.

Door County based American Folklore Theatre (AFT) was the focus of a feature article by travel journalist Jay Jones in the Chicago Tribune's Sunday April 8, 2012 travel section. Calling this Door County arts organization "...one of the most exceptional professional troupes in the country...," journalist Jones talks about the original musical comedies and amazing performance setting AFT provides patrons each summer at Peninsula State Park in Door County. Read the complete article on ChicagoTribune.com here.

Travel journlist Jackie Sheckler Finch talked up Door County in a feature travel article that ran in newspapers of the Small Newspaper Group in the upper Midwest (primarily northern Illinois) in April of 2012. Sheckler Finch talked about several Door County attractions and things to do in this popular Midwestern travel destination. Read the first few paragraphs of her article online at the daily-journal.com.

Door County's Nature of Romance promotion was featuerd in the Wisconsin State Journal's Travel Digest section on February 13, 2012. Proclaiming romance isn't just for Valentine's Day in Door County, the travel digest section included a sleigh-ride photo shot at Orchard Country Winery & Market.  Check out the online version here.

Door County's famous cherries were the topic of a full page article in the February 2012 issue of Relish, a national magazine that's inserted into over 15 million newspapers across the country. The article talked about Door County cherries and included 2 scrumptious cherry recipes as well. Check out the online version of the article, including multiple cherry recipes, at relish.com/cherry.

Door County was featured as a Top U.S. attraction in this article from Uptake.com alongside places like Devil's Tower, Laguna Beach and several national parks. Read the complete article that was posted January 9th, 2012 here.

Chicago Sun-Times travel journalist David Hoekstra wrote a feature article about the shipbuilding history in Sturgeon Bay that ran in the Sunday January 8, 2012 issue of the newspaper.  The article talked about the impact shipbuilding has had on the county since the first ships were built here in 19th century and how local businesses began as a result of and have catered to the local shipbuilding culture.  Read Mr. Hoekstra’s shipbuilding article on suntimes.com here.

Door County's wineries were the featured topic in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's lead travel section article on Sunday December 4, 2011. Travel journalist Brian Clark talked about each of Door County's wineries and how they are open all year long for tours, tastings and special events. Read the complete artilce on JSOnline.com here

Door County was featured in an article posted Nov. 28, 2011 on the Chicago Parent website.  Travel journalist Cindy Richards talked about escaping to Door County for a winter time getaway and enjoying some beautiful outdoor recreation in a much quieter setting than the city can typically provide.  Read about her winter visit on Chicago Parent here.

Travel journalist Dave Hoekstra wrote about his first visit to Door County in the Chicago Sun-Times in an article that appeared on November 27, 2011. Mr. Hoekstra talked about finally making it to this popular heartland destination, enjoying his time at a couple of local hot spots during his brief but busy visit.  Check out the full article on the Chicago Sun-TImes web site here.  

Door County was the subject of a feature story in south Georgia's Validosta Daily Times on Nov. 20, 2011. Journalists David & Kay Scott begain their Door County story with "States tend to have special places. Florida has the Keys, Washington can boast of the scenic and wild Olympic Peninsula, Massachusetts has Cape Cod, Utah possesses the Great Salt Lake, and Georgia claims splendid barrier islands. Wisconsin is no different; here it is Door County..."  Read the full article here

Door County was featured in an October 2011 article in Metro Parent Magazine. Journalist Kristen Gough discussed a number of fun family friendly activities available in Door County during the popular autumn season.  Read the online version of her article on Metro Parent Magazine's website here.

Door County's Rock Island State Park was the subject of nearly a full page in the Chicago Tribune's Sunday September 25, 2011 travel section.  Journalist Kevin Revolinski traveled to Door County's most remote state park for some camping, hiking and star gazing. Read the online version of Mr. Revolinski's Rock Island adventure on the Chicago Tribune's site here.

Door County is regularly featured on Living With Amy, an original lifestyle television show that airs in Northeastern Wisconsin on FOX 11.  Over the past few months many Door County locations have been featured on the show, and online clips are available to watch from Door County Nature Works, Country Ovens, Orchard Country Winery & Market,  Sister Bay Trading Company, Peninsula Players Theatre, Gage Inc, the Old Post Office Restaurant, and Pet Expressions, just to name a few. Safe to say host Amy Hanten is a big fan of Door County!

Travel journalist Brian Clark talked up the Lake Michigan side of Door County in a column he wrote that ran in the travel section of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Sunday August 28, 2011 issue. Read Mr. Clark's article about Door County on JSOnline.com here

The September/Ocotber 2011 issue of Where To Retire magazine included an extensive feature article on Door County.  Journalist Mary Bergin covered many aspects of life in the county from tourism to retirement homes. Copies of the magazine were available on newsstands through November, 2011. 

OnMilwaukee.com - Publisher and journalist Andy Tarnoff's feature article about  Door County was published on August 19, 2011 as part of the Seven Wonders of Wisconsin series and touched on many of Door County's popular outdoor recreation opportunities.  Read the complete article here

MidwestWeekends.com posted a story on August 11, 2011 about 10 fun things to do in Door County with a particular focus on activities worth splurging on while visiting the popular Wisconsin destination.  Check it out on MidwestWeekends.com here

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper dedicated nearly the entire front page of their travel section in the Sunday August 7, 2011 issue to Door County.  The article, written by travel journalist Ellen Creager, touched on her positive experiences while on the peninsula which prompted her to exclaim "I found Door County as wholesome as a glass of milk."  A very fitting expression given Wisconsin's moniker as The Dairy State

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune newspaper ran an expansive Door County feature in their Sunday July 24, 2011 travel section. Journalist Beth Gauper talked about the variety of great Door County lodging options that are available with a particular focus on budget friendly options. Read the on-line version of the article on the Star-Tribune's web site here.

If you flew with Frontier Airlines in the summer of 2011, you may have seen that Door County was featured in the airline's July 2011 in-flight magazine, Wild Blue Yonder.  Travel journalist Manya Kaczkowski wrote about Door County's bevy of galleries and boutiques packed with art and goods inspired by the area’s natural beauty in an artilcle titled "A Wisconsin Summer." The online version can be viewed here.

Door County was the focus of a travel feature that ran in the Detroit Free Press newspaper on July 9, 2011. Travel journalist Ellen Creager recounted her positive experience while in Door County and wrote "It's a well-heeled spot for a well-heeled vacation."

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper - Sunday June 5, 2011 edition. The Sunday travel section included a travel article covering some great outdoor recreation opportuniteis that are available in Door County including golfing, hiking, sailing and kayaking.  Check out the online version of journalist Nancy Herrick's story on JSOnline here

Lakeland Boating magazine did an extensive feature on Door County in their June 2011 issue.  Travel journalist Heather Steinberger wrote about her experiences boating around the county's 300 miles of shoreline along with exploring the many things to do while on land.  Read the artilce in Lakeland Boating's on-line magazine here

Door County was the highlight of a feature story titled "Cruising the Great Lakes"  by journalist Joy McPeters in the spring 2011 issue of Marina Life Magazine.  A number of Door County locations were called out by McPeters that are well suited to boaters and included things like what to do, places to eat and where to dock.  Read the online version of the article here.

 

These are just a few highlights of some of the articles that have been written about Door County over the past few years. Media inquiries about Door County should be directed to Jon Jarosh at the Door County Visitor Bureau via phone at (920) 227-2156 or via email, jon@doorcounty.com.

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