Door County High Points

There are many cases of deer sightings in Door County.  Many reside in the parks and you might even be able to spot a deer from one of our patios at High Point Inn.   Unfortunately a lot of these sightings occur when you are traveling on the road.

Just the other morning on my way to work I had a deer run out in front of my car.  Naturally this was not the first time that this has happened to me, since it is so common on the Door Peninsula.  What made this morning different was that following a bit behind the doe was a small fawn.  It ran out soon after the mom on legs that were still wobbly.  It was so adorable but it was also a reminder that even if a deer has already crossed the road in front of you, there will most likely be another one coming.

On the up side, this is the time of year when there are quite a few fawns around the county, especially in the parks.  It is a great time to take the family on a bike ride or a hike in Peninsula State Park and keep your eyes peeled for those does and their fawns!

High Point Inn is just a short drive from parks and many other activities.  We invite you to come join us, just watch for deer on the drive to the peninsula!

I must admit that I am not a golfer, even though Door County is an amazing place to enjoy this sport.  There are many courses to choose from here and most of them are located in especially scenic areas.  For those golfers out there, this is a great time to visit!

Now, for the rest of us the Door Peninsula still offers mini golf (also known as putt putt).  This is a great way to get the whole family together (both golfers and non golfers).  

Here at High Point Inn we are in walking distance from The Red Putter, a local favorite for mini golfing.  A short drive from here there is also Pirate’s Cove, a fun pirate themed course and also Johnson’s Park which not only has mini golf but also go-karts, batting cages and more. 

Mini golf can be a lot of fun for the whole family, so come join in the fun!

It seems that the large amount of rain we have had here in Door County, followed by bright sunshine and warm weather has bought out the wildlife.  The Birds are in the fields, including wild turkeys and cranes.  In the woods there are many deer and their fawns along with a multitude of mosquitoes (just remember bug spray.)  We even had a snake sighting (harmless of course and OUTSIDE.) 

Wildlife is a big part of the Door Peninsula.  There are places you can go while you’re here to learn more about different species and habitats.  In Peninsula State Park there is a nature center that has a permanent collection along with special activities for the family.  The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor offers great information about the local environment and has special planned activities.  In Whitefish Dunes State Park there is also a nature center with even more information.  These places are great to visit because you not only have a great source of information but you’re also right in the parks and can hike around to investigate.

On your next visit to High Point Inn make sure to take the time to check out the parks or even just the wildlife you see while on the run.