A day trip to Washington Island from Door County in northern Wisconsin
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Washington Island is your destination for adventure in Door County. It starts with a five-mile ferry ride across the once-treacherous waters of Death’s Door, where Green Bay and Lake Michigan meet. Once ashore, embark on a tour of one-of-a-kind shopping and eating hosted by the 600 one-of-a-kind residents who call the island home.
Here you’ll find Schoolhouse Beach, which could make a strong case as the most beautiful stone beach in Door County. Music and theater performances, quirky traditions, and lavender farms are all part of the experience. Those looking for another step removed can take their journey to remote Rock Island State Park.
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Schoolhouse Beach, Washington Island, Door County
Schoolhouse Beach on Washington Island in Door County, Wisconsin, is one of Wisconsin's most beautiful and unique beaches. Made of millions of smooth, limestone rocks, the beach is among the most picturesque in the state.
Schoolhouse Beach, Washington Island, WI
Recorded on August 14, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Schoolhouse Beach, Washington Island, Wisconsin 54246
Tourist to Washington Island visits beautiful Schoolhouse Beach Park, home of the only limestone beach in the world, in Washington, Wisconsin 54246
Schoolhouse Beach - Beaches of Door County, Wisconsin
One of the most unique beaches in Door County is Schoolhouse Beach on Washington Island. The shoreline of the bay is made up of smooth stones from the centuries of water tumbling them to soften the edges, allowing visitors to swim and sunbathe.
Schoolhouse Beach, Washington Island, WI
Popular, scenic lakeside destination with clear blue water & a beach of smooth limestone rocks.
Washington Island - Door County, Wisconsin - Summer 2016
Family Vacation to Door County and Washington Island in late July, 2016.
We visited many places on Foot, by Ferry, and by Cherry Train.
Some of the places included a Fair, the Wild Tomato restaurant, the Stavkirke chapel, a lavender farm, an old historic farm, an old historic school, the schoolhouse beach, and a few of the downtowns of small towns like Sister Bay, Egg Harbor, and Ellison Bay. Speaking of Ellison Bay, we stayed at an amazing hotel called the Hillside Inn. It was one of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed at. It has an attached restaurant and super friendly service. Plus it was only about 10 minutes from the Washington Island Ferry.
Check out the link ( and consider heading up (or over or down) to this great place in a great place of Door County.
Kayaking Washington Island's Schoolhouse Beach - Door County, WI
One of 5 limestone beaches in the world
Washington Island, WI
While on vacation, I had a chance to get out and shoot some of the splendor of Washington Island.
School House Beach, Washington Island, WI
Washington Island, WI: A Documentary
A 30-min. documentary about Washington Island, a tourism destination located in the far northern reaches of Door County, Wisconsin. Requiring a short ferry ride across the historically-renowned Death's Door straits, Washington Island is a must-see on your Door County itinerary. Due to its isolation and unspoiled beauty, many visitors have commented that it feels like Door County in the 1950's. Visit the Washington Island Chamber of Commerce website for more information about the Island — washingtonisland-wi.com. Visit the Washington Island Ferry Line website, wisferry.com, for information about the daily ferry schedule.
Washington Island Wisconsin Aug 2017
Door County Weekend February 2015_Sunday Ferry Crossing Death's Door Passage
We spent three days in Kewaunee and Door Counties. February 6 - 8, 2015. Went there for work and to enjoy some snowmobiling, ice fishing, and seeing the beauty of this part of Wisconsin in the winter. Work went well and we had a lot of fun to boot. Spectacular sunset, great fishing, and a ferry ride to Washington Island that seems like journeying to the Antarctica. But without getting stuck in a massive sheet of ice. But there is plenty of ice. Enjoy the videos and photos. We are so lucky to have this crown jewel of heaven on earth at our doorstep. This is the seventh of seven videos I took.
One Minute on Schoolhouse Beach, Washington Island, WI
Just sitting on the rocks, listening to the surf and the kids trying to skip stones.
Sister Bay Beach - Beaches of Door County, Wisconsin
The largest beach and beachfront park in Door County can be found in Sister Bay. It's a favorite place for swimming, sunbathing, water activities and, at the end of the day, watching the sunset.
20130912; Washington Island, WI
12-16 September 2013: Washington Island, the Cape Cod of the midwest, is a small island residing off the northern tip of Door County, a 30-minute ferry ride from Northport across Death's Door terminating at the main dock located at the island's Detroit Harbor. There is much to see during your visit there...this video only touches slightly upon the many attractions available for those who are interested. There's the Jacobsen Museum, the Farm Museum, the rebuilt Dairy, along with numerous other places to visit...not to mention a number of fantastic restaurants on the island. This video covers how to get there, including the ferry ride across, around the island, and the ferry ride back. My great-grandfather, Lars P. Ottosen, was one of the early settlers on Washington Island back in 1868, spent time as the island Postmaster for a while, and held several other positions on the island during his lifetime. My grandfather Walter Ottosen, one of Lars' sons, served with the Lighthouse Service on Pilot Island, located a short boat ride from Washington Island, from 1913 to 1920. The discovery of these relatives drove my initial interest in visiting this location, and the folks and food, not to mention the laid back atmosphere, keeps me going back for yet another visit.
We brought our 17' travel trailer with us, and camped at Washington Islands RV Campground while there. Previously, I'd spent several visits staying at the Sunset Resort...which also has a quality restaurant as part of its offerings. Of course, one must visit the Koyen Collection, including K. K. Fiske restaurant run by Ken Koyen...the last fisherman on the island...for some great food! With luck, he may be hosting a fish boil which you should NOT miss!
I hope you'll enjoy this travelog as much as we did making it!
Here's a few links you may also wish to visit:
Note: This is a re-posting of a similar video a week or so ago, having corrections and updates to the original.
A Rough Trip To Washington Island
Is it the North Sea or the Bering Sea? Nope, it's Death's Door in Wisconsin.
Beach Day in Wisconsin
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Yes Wisconsin has beaches, the whole east coast of it is on lake Michigan so... I don't remember the name of the beach, but we go to it every year we go up there.
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Door County On The Water: Beaches
From shallow and sandy to scenic and stony, the beaches of Door County are diverse and plentiful. All along the shoreline you'll find new places where land meets water - sometimes there's miles of sandy dunes and other times its a shore of smooth stones and pebbles. Warm, shallow bays on the west coast are family favorites, while cooler waters on the east shore attract beach-goers to play in the waves and sand. There is so much to explore on the shores and beaches of Door County.
Washington Island, WI: North of the Tension Line
A 30-min.+ documentary about Washington Island, a tourism destination located in the far northern reaches of Door County, Wisconsin. Requiring a short ferry ride across the historically-renowned Death's Door straits, Washington Island is a must-see on your Door County itinerary. Due to its isolation and unspoiled beauty, many visitors have commented that it feels like Door County in the 1950's. Visit the Washington Island Chamber of Commerce website for more information about the Island — washingtonisland-wi.com. Visit the Washington Island Ferry Line website, wisferry.com, for information about the daily ferry schedule.