BLOG: Holidays Rich with Family and Flavor
My daughter Beth moved to Pennsylvania in June and graciously offered to host Thanksgiving dinner this year. Free of my …
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Gail Heneghan
Generational Family Insider
Spending most of my family and childhood vacations camping at Peninsula State Park inspired me and my husband Mike to make Door County our part-time home. Now that we can spend more time in the area, we are focused on creating new memories with our five granddaughters. Along with enjoying the sights and sounds of the peninsula, I am an Instructional Designer and Adult Learning Specialist who designs, develops and delivers training for instructor-led and web-based courses at Roosevelt University in Chicago; in other words, I teach others how to teach.
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BLOG: Taking A Water Color Class In Door County
If you have a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint’, then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. ~Vinc…
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BLOG: A Trip to the Winery can be a “Family Friendly” Event
A trip to a Door County winery may not be on your short list of things to do when traveling with young children, but on …
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BLOG: Family Hot Spot
Family Hot Spot: Whitefish Dunes State Park To our amazement, we really didn’t discover the “quiet side” of Door County…
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BLOG: Summer Fun Through the Generations
With the arrival of spring comes the exciting task of preparing the condo for visitors. As I dust off the furniture, man…
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BLOG: Making History Fun for Little Ones
It’s funny how the nature of your adventures changes when you become a grandparent. When our children were young, we did…
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BLOG: Rainy Day with the Grandkids in Door County
“Mike, wake up. Mike, Wake Up. MIKE, WAKE UP!!!” I whispered as loud as I dared. With that final urge, Mike rolled ov…
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Top 5 Things to Remember about Rainy Days in Door County
Weather can be unpredictable and may change in several hours. Also, the weather may be different on the other side of …
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Top 5 Activities for Rainy Days in Door County
Museums http://www.doorcounty.com/experience/history-museums Libraries http://www.doorcountylibrary.org/ Indoor Spor…
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BLOG: Dining with the Family in Door County
During your family vacation to Door County, it’s always nice to try out a new restaurant. Along with planning your agend…
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Top 5 Guidelines for Dining with Toddlers
Pick a place that’s family friendly. Go early. Place order as quickly as possible. Bring: Something special for the…
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BLOG: Family Fun on a Pontoon Boat
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So t…
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Top 5 Things to Remember when Renting a Boat
1. Things you should bring: Bathing suits, towels, suntan lotion, food, drinks, camera.2. Things you can bring: Fishin…
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Top 5 Places to Rent a Boat
1. Breakwater Boat Rentals (Fish Creek) http://www.breakwaterboatrentals.com/2. Door County Boat Rental (Sturgeon Bay) h…
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Top 5 Things to Remember when Researching Family Friendly live Events
Check website, newspaper for up to date information or changes to schedules.Venues will usually indicate if the event is…
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BLOG: Family Night Out at a Live Performance
Walking down the wooded trail to the site of that night’s performance, a feeling of panic overcomes me – What was I thin…
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Top 5 Types of Family Friendly live Performances in Door County
Musical Theater - Northern Sky Theater http://northernskytheater.com/summer-season.html Concerts in the Park – Fish C…
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Top 5 Unique Adventures Offered in Door County State Parks
1. Bat watching – Come to Welcker’s Point in Peninsula State Park twenty minutes after sundown to see hundreds of bats…
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Top 5 Things to Remember when Visiting the Door County State Parks
Check the WI DNR website for availability, times of all events.A Wisconsin State Park Sticker is required for any car en…
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Free Fun at the White Cedar Nature Center
Don’t think of Door County’s State Parks as just another place to hike and camp! Stop by and meet some special guests at…
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