After a great vacation in Door County, we wanted to let you all know about what’s happening in the upcoming months. Here is a list of fun activities for the entire family:

August 30 - Marina Fest - Sister Bay

September 6-7 - D.C. Century Ride

September 20 - Autumnfest - Bailey’s Harbor

September 20 - Harvest Fest - Sturgeon Bay

September 26 - Great Days Art Tour - Gills Rock

September 26-28 - Fish Creek Inside Out Sale

September 27 - Harvest Fest - Orchard Country, Fish Creek

October 4 - Run Wild - Potawatomi Park

October 11-12 - Pumpkin Patch Festival

October 11-12 - Townline Art Fair - Ephraim

October 17-19 - Fall Festival - Sister Bay

October 18 - DC Fall 50 Long Distance Run

Special thanks to Walter “Corky” Hellyer who was partly responsible for this calendar of events.

Thanks to DoorCounty.com for the great video about PC Junction, a great family restaurant in Door County Wisconsin. We take our kids to PC Junction every year and they love it. From the slide out front to the train that brings around your lunch or dinner, PC Junction is definitely a restaurant I recommend in Door County.

The White Fish Dunes is a great place to enjoy summer days in Door County. Travel and Leisure Magazine included this beach as one of their top 20 in the country in their July 2007 issue.

Visit a Door County State Park today and let us know what you think. Thanks to DoorCounty.com for their great footage.

If you haven’t been to Door County, WI yet, you are missing out. It is arguably the best family vacation destination in the Mid-West.

Special thanks to DoorCounty.com for this aerial view of what Door County has to offer:

This won’t be new news to most of our readers, but since we’re getting the word out more and more online about one of the best family vacation destinations in the Mid-West, we figured Door County visitors should know why they have to eat at Al Johnson’s:

1. The Goats on the Roof!

Even my little three year old talks about the place where the “goats eat all the grass off the roof…” FYI, many may think this is a Swedish tradition but it’s not. According to one of the native Swede’s that I talked to in the gift shop, the grass on the roof is tradition but the goats was something they did for fun and it stuck. I’d say it is one of the big draws and for this, it gets NUMBER 1!

2. The Swedish Pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream.

There isn’t too much I have to say about this. Just look at the picture and let your mouth water!

3.The Best Family Atmosphere.

Everyone in our family loves this place. We don’t have to worry about the kids being a bit rambunctious and the food is amazing.  It’s definitely one of those family traditions that, when we go to Door County, it’s a no-brainer that we’re eating at Al Johnson’s.

I’m sure the list could go on and on.

Why co you like Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant? Give the Door County restaurant a review.

The Farm in Door County, WI.  Caleb’s a bit concerned.

 Pirate’s Cove in Door County, Wisconsin.  A great family outing.

 Water skiing on Kangaroo Lake.

 The beauty of the catch in Lake Michigan.

My two raving beauties.  Madi has grown so much.

I look forward to another great year in Door County - it’s the best family vacation destination in the Mid-West.

Belated Happy New Year to everyone - especially the Door County Wisconsin lovers. Our family spent part of our Christmas holiday in Door County at Little Sweden. It was my 5th consecutive year and I think this one was by far the best. Here’s why:

• Snow, Snow, Snow! As many know, Door County has been in a drought for sometime. When we went there this last summer, most of the golf courses had been having a hard time keeping the fairways green because of lack of water. This winter it seems to have turned around. We went cross country skiing and had a wonderful time in the snow.
• Al Johnson’s was perfect as always! The Swedish Pancake Special has been my favorite since I was introduced about 6 years ago. I love getting strawberries on the side too. My little boy, who’s now 3, did ask “Where’s the goats Daddy? Are they sleeping?” We explained that it was too cold for them and they had to stay in the barn because of all the snow.
• The Steak Medallions at The White Gull Inn. As you can see from prior posts, my two favorite places to go every year are Al Johnson’s and The White Gull Inn. This time I had the Steak Medallions and, as I type this, my mouth is watering I’m sure there are other Door County restaurants that are great too, but The White Gull Inn is definitely a high recommendation.

Let’s make 2008 a great one! We’ll be going to Door County at least three times this year and look forward to discovering more and more of what Door County has to offer.