Door County High Points

Door County is a great place for cycling.  The peninsula offers many back roads that are suited for riding and there is also a selection of bike trails.  The best trail (in my opinion that is) is Sunset Bike Trail in Peninsula State Park.  The park is just a short drive from High Point Inn and Sunset Trail is a beautiful family bike trail.   

The trail itself is about 10 miles long and it goes in a nice loop through the state park.  The path leads you by Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and Nicolet Bay Beach, which has a nice sand beach along with a playground, concessions and boat rentals.   It also crosses by the American Folklore theatre.  This trail is great because it offers a biking area away from cars and it is open to the whole family.  Also, most of the course is shaded and goes by the water, perfect for sightseeing!

Just the other morning I made it out on the trail early, it was a very peaceful ride.  Getting out on the trail early is always nice,this is generally a quieter time and the wildlife is still out!  On my ride, I managed to see two does, two fawns, and a baby chipmunk (which wasn’t very quick to get out of the way).

If you’re looking for a fun family activity this is it!  Then after the ride everyone will be ready to cool off in the lake or here in the outdoor pool at High Point Inn.

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!