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The tall stately mirific copse of white birch trunks stand as sentinels in the blue twilight hues as the fall foliage of Peninsula State Park is enveloped in the darkness of the night. The bark of the stately white birch trees rising to the canopy appears to have eyes. The ancient lore, says the birch tree “eyes” served as guides along arduous mountain journeys so that travelers would be seen safely home.

Rowleys Bay is an unincorporated community located on Lake Michigan in northern Door County, Wisconsin, in the town of Liberty Grove that sits on the edge of the Mink River Estuary, one of Wisconsin’s most diverse and important wildlife habitats. The community is named after Peter Rowley who settled in the area in 1835, nearly 150 years after French missionaries first visited in the late 1600s.

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) medium to dark-green leaves turn yellow, burnt orange or red in fall. Ellison Bay north eastern Door County Peninsula was established in 1863 & named after Danish born Johan Elliason. It is said Elliason purchased a mile of shoreline, advertised in Europe & Scandinavia for people to come settle in the area.

Rowleys Bay is an unincorporated community located on Lake Michigan in northern Door County, Wisconsin, in the town of Liberty Grove that sits on the edge of the Mink River Estuary, one of Wisconsin’s most diverse and important wildlife habitats. The community is named after Peter Rowley who settled in the area in 1835, nearly 150 years after French missionaries first visited in the late 1600s.

Rowleys Bay is an unincorporated community located on Lake Michigan in northern Door County, Wisconsin, in the town of Liberty Grove that sits on the edge of the Mink River Estuary, one of Wisconsin’s most diverse and important wildlife habitats. The community is named after Peter Rowley who settled in the area in 1835, nearly 150 years after French missionaries first visited in the late 1600s.

Seaquist Orchards Farm Market are the premier cherry grower and retailer of cherries and cherry products, as well as, other fruits in Wisconsin. The market is located north of the scenic little village of Sister Bay, near the tip of the Door Peninsula. Currently Dale (4th generation) and Jim (5th generation) are partners. Jim’s wife Robin manages the business office and Dale’s wife Kristin manages the Farm Market.

The Cana Island lighthouse is a lighthouse located just north of Baileys Harbor in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. Along with the Baileys Harbor Range Lights, the lighthouse was built to replace the Baileys Harbor Lighthouse in 1869 and was first lit in 1870. The keeper's quarters, privy, and tower were the first buildings and were made of cream city brick, but the brick of the tower deteriorated quickly because of storms and icy winters. In 1902, a steel cladding was added to the tower to protect it from further deterioration. The oil house bottom right once stored the fuel for the lighthouse lamp; it is the only six-sided stone structure of its kind in the Great Lakes.

Waves at Cana Lighthouse causeway Lake Michigan, Wisconsin, USA. The rising waters of Lake Michigan over the past couple of years is covering with 18 inches of water the causeway leading from the mainland parking lot to the island. This has been troublesome for some visitors. They can now make the crossing on a hay wagon pulled by a tractor.

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) medium to dark-green leaves turn yellow, burnt orange or red in fall. Ellison Bay north eastern Door County Peninsula was established in 1863 & named after Danish born Johan Elliason. It is said Elliason purchased a mile of shoreline, advertised in Europe & Scandinavia for people to come settle in the area.

The Sturgeon Bay Canal North Pierhead Light is a red lighthouse located on Sturgeon Bay in Door County, Wisconsin. Painted red, the light is situated on the north pier of the southern entrance to the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal. There are two lighthouses at this location, the other being the Sturgeon Bay Canal Lighthouse.

Rowleys Bay is an unincorporated community located on Lake Michigan in northern Door County, Wisconsin, in the town of Liberty Grove that sits on the edge of the Mink River Estuary, one of Wisconsin’s most diverse and important wildlife habitats. The community is named after Peter Rowley who settled in the area in 1835, nearly 150 years after French missionaries first visited in the late 1600s.

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) medium to dark-green leaves turn yellow, burnt orange or red in fall. Ellison Bay north eastern Door County Peninsula was established in 1863 & named after Danish born Johan Elliason. It is said Elliason purchased a mile of shoreline, advertised in Europe & Scandinavia for people to come settle in the area.

Picturesque ton round bales dot the autumn fields skirted by sugar maples. The round bales require less time to dry between cutting and baling. This is because they are packed more densely and their shape makes them more moisture resistant. Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) medium to dark-green leaves turn yellow, burnt orange or red in fall. Ellison Bay north eastern Door County Peninsula was established in 1863 & named after Danish born Johan Elliason.

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) medium to dark-green leaves turn yellow, burnt orange or red in fall. In contrast are the white paper birch trunks (Betula papyrifera). Grows to 60' to 75', 40'-50' spread. (zones 3-8). Located at the Bethel Evangelical Free Church 1821 Main Rd, Washington, WI.

The abandoned long boat rests on the limestone rocks tumbled into smooth discs shore of School House Beach in Washington Harbor, Washington Island, WI.

Milkweed plants produce distinct seed pods in late summer. Pods are filled with seeds and floss, a material attached to the seed that allows it to travel on the wind, similar to dandelion seed. The milkweed flower is the preferred food of the Monarch Butterflies in their epic migration.

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) medium to dark-green leaves turn yellow, burnt orange or red in fall. In contrast are the white paper birch trunks (Betula papyrifera). Grows to 60' to 75', 40'-50' spread. (zones 3-8). Located at the Bethel Evangelical Free Church 1821 Main Rd, Washington, WI.

Washington Harbor is a protected harbor area and the Island's original shipping port. Deep, clear, blue waters that have sheltered many a ship and small vessel in storms.

Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm 1350 Airport Road, Washington Island, WI. The largest lavender farm in the mid-west. Used as a culinary herd & decoration.

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) medium to dark-green leaves turn yellow, burnt orange or red in fall. In contrast are the white paper birch trunks (Betula papyrifera). Grows to 60' to 75', 40'-50' spread. (zones 3-8). Located at the Bethel Evangelical Free Church 1821 Main Rd, Washington, WI.

Eagle Panorama View point with Horseshoe Island in background Peninsula State Park, WI. Sugar maple medium to dark-green leaves turn yellow, burnt orange or red in fall. The maple beech forest is a climax mesic closed canopy hardwood forest. It is primarily composed of American beech & sugar maple trees which co-dominate the forest & which are the pinnacle of plant succession in their range.

Sunset at Eagle Panorama View point with Horseshoe Island in background Peninsula State Park, WI. Sugar maple medium to dark-green leaves turn yellow, burnt orange or red in fall. The maple beech forest is a climax mesic closed canopy hardwood forest. It is primarily composed of American beech & sugar maple trees which co-dominate the forest & which are the pinnacle of plant succession in their range.