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10.
Peninsula State Park
StopatPeninsulaStateParkforaglimpseofwhatthenorthwoodslookedlikebeforeDoor
County was settled. Grayish-white cliffs, deep green forests, beige beaches, and the bright
bluewatersofGreenBaycombinetoformanagelessportraitofnature'ssplendor.At3,800
acres,theparkisthelargestinWisconsin.StupendousviewscanbeseenalongShoreRoad
and Skyline Road, and from Eagle Tower and Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. Continuing south
on Rte. 42, visit Fish Creek, a lively vacation village. From Egg Harbor, take Road G into
Road B to enjoy a relaxing tour of Green Bay's coast along quiet country byways.
11.
Algoma
Looping back through Sturgeon Bay and continuing south, the drive passes through Al-
goma.ThetownhasascenicwalkwayalongtheAhnapeeRiverthataffordsviewsofboats,
old fishing shanties, and the Algoma lighthouse.
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Point Beach State Forest
As its name implies, the 2,800 acres at Point Beach State Forest encompass the best of
both worlds: In addition to a sunny lakefront beach, the preserve includes a shady northern
pine forest. Bulging out into Lake Michigan, Point Beach features some six miles of sandy
shore, as well as nature trails, picnic areas, and outdoor beauty at its best.
FISH BOILS
What started as a way to feed large groups of lumberjacks and fisherman has turned
into a traditional DoorCounty experience and a must-do when youvisit this charming
regionofWisconsin.Severalrestaurantsintheareaofferfishboils,eitheronSundays,
holidays,ordaily,dependingonwhichestablishmentyouchoose,andreservationsare
often required.
UsingfreshwhitefishsteakscaughtlocallyfromLakeMichigan,thistastyfavorite
is prepared by a boil master in front of a circle of people gathered around a roaring
bonfire, andthe presentation isasspecial asthe fishitself. Itall begins with akettle of
salted water in which sits potatoes and onions. Once these begin to boil, the whitefish
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