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The DNR says it is willing to participate in a feasibility study for a boat launch and safe harbor of refuge at Whitefish Dunes State Park.
The DNR’s answer starts on page 28 and continues through to the following page…
“Marina has full facilities” from the February 8, 1968 Door County Advocate
In 1959, Anchor Sam’s incorporated and immediately started expanding by am­bitiously building a large storage shed which was filled to capacity before…
“Near 7 Acres Added to Cave Point Park” from the April 21, 1944 Door County Advocate
Cave Point County Park was expanded, and the purchase of Chaudoir’s dock was approved.
“Boys Start Off on Cruise To Gulf in 21-Foot Boat” from the October 23, 1936 Door County Advocate
Hitch-hiking, or hitch-cruising, as it should more rightly be called, was resorted to in making the first leg of the trip to Milwaukee, the “lift” being…
“Sturdy government tug acquired by Sea Scouts” from the March 12, 1964 Door County Advocate
Most people have to scrape to take a trip and Sturgeon Bay’s Sea Scout Ship 500 is no exception. Members have been scraping the paint on a 45 ft. tug…
The estimated cost range for the Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan Ship Canal breakwater repair has increased
Several documents provide an idea of the cost.
Looking at the topic of lake electrification
An 18-year old died on the fourth of July because he jumped into electrified water in Virginia. This post has reflections about preventing similar…
"Mercury features SB's Bay Marine" from the October 1, 1974 Door County Advocate
Mercury features SB's Bay Marine
The county should look at harbor development for “all sites between Sturgeon Bay and Baileys Harbor”
When the request to build a safe harbor at Whitefish Dunes State Park was declined in 2018, the requesting parties were directed to “look at all sites…
A map of vessels off the Door Peninsula
Link to the map: https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-87.1/centery:45.1/zoom:9
Ship Canal breakwater to be repaired soon
https://lre-ops.usace.army.mil/OandM/GLNAV/Contract_Information/AdvertisementSchedule.pdf#page2 says that between one and two million dollars will be…
"A Shower of Frogs" from the July 13, 1893 Door County Democrat
A Shower of Frogs
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