BLOG: Scuba Diving - Wreck of the Christina Nilsson
As Kathy and I slid the boat off the trailer at the town launch in Bailey’s Harbor the wind was just starting to pick up…
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life without walls
Tim Guckenberg
Outdoorsman Insider
My wife and I own and operate the Wagon Trail Campground in Ellison Bay. I am an avid outdoorsman, taking advantage of all that Door County has to offer. I especially enjoys fishing and run a salmon charter fishing business out of the campground during the summer months.
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VLOG: Diving the Christina Nilsson
Our Outdoorsman Insider shares why he loves scuba diving in Door County. Watch as he explores the Christina Nilsson, one…
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BLOG: Salmon Fishing
The boat slid off the trailer into the Gills Rock marina at about 5:30pm. We organized all of the rods and rigged them w…
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BLOG: Spring Mushroom Hunting
As the beginning of May rolls around each year the campground begins to green, daffodils begin to bloom and the sounds o…
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BLOG: Turkey Hunting in Spring
The alarm rang at 4:30am. I got up, let the dog out and checked the weather. It was a light rain and snow mix. Yuck. N…
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Spring Fishing from the Marina
As we sat around the breakfast table eating Cheerios, my little nephew, Christopher, had a disappointed look on his face…
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Winter Fishing in Door County
It is December 12th and the winter season is nowhere to be found. The temperatures in Northern Door County should be in…
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BLOG: Scuba Diving: Exploring Door County's Shipwrecks
As I finished my campground duties I glanced up at the tree tops. “Finally, a calm day,” I thought to myself. This Augu…
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Top 5 Tips for Door County Scuba Diving
Make some phone calls and get some information about potential dives sites before you come and visit. There are a few…
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Top 5 Beginner and Intermediate Dives in Door County
Christina Nilsson is located in 15-20 feet of water just outside of Baileys Harbor. There is a mooring buoy placed the…
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BLOG: Much to Explore Hiking the Door
The narrow trail turned and began a steep climb up the hill. Tree roots and limestone protruded from its dark brown soi…
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Top 5 Insider Tips for Hiking in Door County
Do your research before you go. With so much land accessible to the public, take some time to research potential hiki…
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Top 5 Hiking Locations in Door County
For those of you that like more rigorous hikes with undeveloped dirt trails, Door Bluff Headlands County Park and …
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BLOG: Camping Door County Style
Let’s face it, when someone mentioned the word “camping” in the past, images of tents, sleeping bags and marshmallows ro…
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BLOG: Why Door County Should be on your Fishing Bucket List
With almost 300 miles of shoreline and some of the best fishing lakes in Wisconsin, Door County is the perfect place to …
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Top 5 Camping Tips for Door County
1. Make reservations early! Door County is one of the most popular places to go camping in Wisconsin and one of the bigg…
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Top 5 Door County Camping Highlights
1. Stars, stars, stars! Away from the city lights, the dark nights that Door County camping offers are perfect for witn…
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Top 5 Insider Tips on Fishing in Door County
1. Fishing in Wisconsin required a license and copy of the regulations. Door County has inland lakes, tributaries, Green…
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BLOG: Winter Excursion Ideas
If you are a fan of Door County and want to experience it as few summer vacationers do, the winter season is the perfect…
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Top 5 Insider Tips on Outdoor Winter Activiies
1. Warm Clothing Warm winter gear is essential to keep you safe and comfortable outdoors during the winter, but differen…
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