Tall Pine Retreat

11/11/2024

Honoring our veterans today and every day! Thank you for your service!🇺🇸

24/10/2024

I’ve been asked by so many people every fall time. Why do I go up to Door County‘s fall festival where it’s crazy busy every single year? I get asked why I like it so much? The answer cause it supports local and it’s absolutely awesome and it’s a long time festival! Learn why I love about this festival in the history behind it by watching the six minute video. I have been going to this festival since the 80s and my dad and his siblings have been going way longer than that! Enjoy this video created by Peninsula Pulse Newspaper and Peninsula Filmworks. They did an awesome job creating this video and almost brought tears to my eyes seeing the memories that mean so much to me and the entire community. 

24/10/2024

This is a favorite of our entire family. My dad and his siblings along with my grandparents, have been patrons of Sister Bay Bowl since it opened. Today, as a third generation, I take my family and friend’s every time we are up there. Now, we have the 4th generation, my daughter Rylee, who is 2 1/2 and loves going to eat and watching people bowl.

They have the best fish fry, (recommend the perch) and the best broiled or broasted (your choice) pork chops.

Oh yeah, the unique trademark bread, oh so yummy, served as a loaf of half white and half rye. This is one of my personal favs!

Happy 80 years to the Sister Bay Bowl family! We look forward to the next 80 years and beyond!

23/10/2024

This is such an amazing video as well as a great summary of how beautiful is in the fall and always. We want to thank our great guests Ken and for sharing this amazing video they made of their trip and how much they enjoyed and many other things we have around the area.

Thanks so much Ken and Bri!

21/10/2024

🗓 Schedule Update! 🗓

The NEW fall schedule begins today. 🍁

21/10/2024

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20/10/2024

18/10/2024

🔥 Burn bans are still in place in Door County. Campfires are ok especially at local campgrounds but no bonfires or larger fires of any sort! It is windy out this afternoon as well so be careful and be cautious.

Sturgeon Bay Fire Department Fire Chief Kalin Montevideo said she will be “assessing” this weekend so check back to see if anything changes at least in the City of Sturgeon Bay. 🔥

Egg Harbor Fire Department & Ephraim Fire Department Fire Chief Justin MacDonald said burn bans definitely are still in place and, “will be in effect for the foreseeable future.”

Southern Door Fire Department Fire Chief Rich Olson said their burn ban is, “Still On. Basically we are back to where we were a week ago.”

B.U.G. Fire Department Fire Chief Curt Vandertie said, “Burn ban still in effect. Rain had little effect on
Drought conditions. After 1 inch of rain, the following night we had a grass fire in the ditch on state highway 57 likely due to discarded cigarette. Winds and no significant rain in extended forecast. I see the ban staying for a while. Camp fires in contained areas are still allowed.”

Nasewaupee Fire Rescue Fire Chief Jacob Schartner said, “Nasewaupee’s burn ban is still in effect for the foreseeable future.”

Gibraltar Fire - Rescue Association Inc. Fire Chief Andy Bertges reported, “We follow the state. We are still in high fire danger. Ban is in effect unless by special permit. Campfires are allowed regardless of the fire danger, even in low fire danger, you are responsible for it. If it escapes because of your inattentiveness, lack of knowledge of fire conditions or ability to contain the fire, you will be held responsible for all the damages. The reason we allow campfires is because typically they are at night and are small. The relative humidity has recovered so an escape poses a lesser risk and because you have a way to extinguish them easier to control and contain.”

If you are a fire chief in Door County and would like to update your cinstituants, please message Let’s Go Door County with an update for your municipality.

18/10/2024

Dear Piggly Wiggly Customers and Fall Fest patrons,

The first row nearest the store (to the south of the store) will be reserved for customers over the Fall Fest weekend. The remainder of the Piggly Wiggly mall parking lot area is not reserved for this festive weekend. Please be mindful of our customers while parking and attending Fall Fest. We hope you all have a wonderful time and experience! 🍁

Respectfully,

The Piggly Wiggly Ownership and Management Team

11/10/2024

Prayers going out to the victim(s), their family, and all the first responders.

02/10/2024

Exciting News!!! We will definitely miss having our great friends, Fika in our backyard, but we are so excited about how successful they have become to the point that they need to move to a bigger facility! We can’t wait to support them and visit them at their new location just as if they were in Fish Creek! Only about a 5 to 7 minute drive, not far at all!

WE ARE MOVING! We will be finishing the season at our current location, and will be opening in egg harbor this spring! We can’t wait to show you the exciting developments as this new space becomes the brand new Fika!!! Thank you all for helping us grow over the years, and for helping us in this move towards bigger and better!

01/10/2024

Sending all of our thoughts and prayers to the Renards Cheese family! Let Howard’s spirit continue to lift everyone! 

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Howard Julian Renard, one of the beloved founders of Renard's Cheese. Howard, a pillar of the community and a pioneer in Wisconsin's cheese industry, passed away on September 30, 2024, at the age of 95.

Howard's journey in the world of cheese began as a young teenager at Fairland Cheese Factory in Namur, where his passion for crafting fine cheese took root. This early experience laid the foundation for a remarkable career that would span decades and leave an indelible mark on the industry he loved.

In 1961, Howard's entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Renard's Cheese, a business that would become synonymous with quality and tradition in Wisconsin. His dedication to the craft and his keen business acumen saw the company grow from humble beginnings to a nationally recognized brand. Howard's legacy in the cheese industry extends beyond his own business, as he served as vice president of the Northeastern Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and helped found the Packerland Whey Plant in Luxemburg.

Howard's success in business was matched only by his devotion to family. He and his beloved wife, Angela Bouche, whom he married on August 5, 1947, shared 72 years of marriage and raised seven children together. Their partnership was a testament to love, commitment, and teamwork, both in business and in life.

Known for his hard work, honesty, and generosity, Howard's impact extended far beyond the cheese industry. He was a man who worked hard and played hard, enjoying card games, fishing trips with his family, and travels with Angela across the country and to Europe. His unconditional love for his family and his passion for his work inspired all who knew him.

Howard's legacy will live on through his surviving family: his daughter-in-law, Bonnie Renard; his children, Joe (Judi) Renard, Mary (Neal) Bessett, Brian (Tina) Renard, Paul Renard, and John (Desray) Renard; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Angela, sons Gary and Robert, granddaughter Carrie Renard, his brother Ron, and his parents.

The Renard's Cheese family and the entire Wisconsin cheese community mourn the loss of this extraordinary man. Howard Julian Renard's life story is one of passion, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to quality – in both his professional and personal life. His contributions to the cheese industry, his dedication to his family, and his impact on countless employees and customers will be remembered for generations to come.

As we bid farewell to Howard, we celebrate a life well-lived and a legacy that will continue to inspire. His spirit will forever be woven into the fabric of Renard's Cheese and the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. May his memory be a blessing and may his passion for cheese-making continue to inspire future generations in the industry he so dearly loved.

20/09/2024

Campers were alerted by park staff Thursday that there have been several black bear sightings in camping areas of Peninsula State Park.