Washington Island Ferry Door County, Wisconsin
28 minute car ferry from Northport to Washington Island.
Washington Island Ferry Door County Wisconsin
Awesome video of the Washington Island Ferry and what to do and not do. See my list of tips on the first part of the video. Enjoy!!
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.
Washington Island Ferry Ride - Door County, Wisconsin in 4K
A short 4k video of a ferry ride I took in my Jeep a couple summers ago on Lake Michigan in Door County, Wisconsin to Washington Island. The way to the island was pleasant enough, but the wind and waves picked up a bit on the way back. It's a short enough ride that I didn't have any issues with motion sickness.
Sorry for the shaky video, I didn't have my gimbal with me and my old Samsung phone didn't have the best video stabilization. Digital image stabilization to the rescue!
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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 - A Magical Place
Where in Wisconsin can you relax on picturesque beaches, tour architectural treasures and enjoy the intoxicating aroma of lavender fields? Washington Island, just 6 miles off the Door County Peninsula, has all that and more. Feast on fish caught just a few hours before you sat down to dine. Go kayaking in clear water and pause to see the schooner Grapeshot, an 1800’s shipwreck in just 8 feet of water. The island has more than 100 miles of paved roads so bring your car on the ferry and make some great memories!
A Rough Trip To Washington Island
Is it the North Sea or the Bering Sea? Nope, it's Death's Door in Wisconsin.
Washington Island Ferry Winter Ride
Join host Jon Jarosh as he hops aboard the Washington Island Ferry Line for an exhilerating winter ice boat ride across the Death's Door Water Passage to Washington Island.
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.
Washington Island Ferry Line
Located on the shores of Northern Door County, the ferry line operates 5 boats, 4 vehicle ferries to and from Washington Island, and one passenger ferry to rock island. It all started in 1940 with wood ferries. Plans were in the works to replace them with steel ships but those had to wait until the end of world war two. In the high season, upwards of 25 trips are done daily. “We make around 5000 round trips scheduled and unscheduled per year and historically miss only a handful,” said Hoyt Purinton. Just like many other things taking place outside...It all depends on the weather. “It takes very specific weather conditions to knock us out,” said Hoyt Purinton. Every season has its challenges. During the summer, line of thunderstorms capable of high winds can cause rough seas, and seiches. During the winter, it's not ice that’s the problem; it’s the snow on top of the ice that creates issues. “It doesn't take much ice to cause a problem if it has significant snow on top because it creates a lot of friction, can make it rubbery,” said Hoyt Purinton. Fall is also another tricky season with late season weather systems creating high winds. “The sea conditions can cause the boats to ice up and those are the times that probably some trips would be canceled,” said Tony Woodruff. After record low lake levels in 2013, the last few years have raised the lake to heights not seen since 1986. That has kept crews busy keeping the boat landings above the water level. “We did some modifications raised some of our landings by 14 inches on the island and it was just enough,” said Hoyt Purinton.
WASHINGTON ISLAND WINTER
Residents of Washington Island WI. make the best of a long winter.
Door County Weekend February 2015_Sunday Arriving to Washington Island on Ferry
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 fifth of seven videos I took.
Journeys of Discovery Washington Island Ferry
Jon Jarosh of the Door County Visitor's Bureau chats with author and president of the Washington Island Ferry Line, Richard Purinton.
Washington Island Ferry Ice Boat-Door County WI Travel Show
Explore The Door show host Jon Jarosh goes on an ice breaking adventure through Death's Door aboard the Washington Island Ferry in this segment from episode 14. Complete episode available at DoorCounty.com/podcast.
Washington Island Ferry - Door County, Wisconsin
Washington Island Ferry History
Produced by Justine Braun on behalf of Peninsula Filmworks.
Wisconsin 42 to Washington Island Ferry
Tourist drives the last mile of Wisconsin Highway 42 north to the Washington Island Ferry Line port in the town of Ellison Bay in Door County, Wisconsin 54210
Door County Weekend February 2015_Sunday Leaving Washington Island on Ferry
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 sixth of seven videos I took.
Each day different on Washington Island ferry
Washington Island Ferry Line crew members don't get bored traveling the same route, because each crossing is different.
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Washington Island Ferry.m4v
After hearing this amazing Washington Island Ferry jingle, I knew I had to make a video to commemorate my trip aboard the ferry.