Perhaps you need to change up your visit to Door County - just a tad. Have all roads stopped at Ephraim? Or even Egg Harbor? Travel further north to a land dubbed Door County North, and find more places rich in arts, nature and entrepreneurial spirit.
We recently caught up with Kathleen Pearson, Door County North community coordinator, who is responsible for marketing the area, coordinating events and more.
Q. What is Door County North?
Kathleen: Door County North is the business association for the Liberty Grove Township. The township includes 
Ellison Bay, Gills Rock, Rowleys Bay, the north end of Sister Bay and the Highway 57 corridor from Sister Bay to Baileys Harbor.
Q. Why should people visit?
Kathleen: In addition to a growing artist community, outstanding restaurants, water activities, silent sports, education and a variety of shops, there are 14 beautiful parks:
Newport State Park is known for its beauty and quietness along with a beautiful sandy beach.
Two county parks-Ellison Bluff and Door Bluff-offer spectacular views and hiking.
The Ellison Bay beach has a tennis court, gazebo and a building for parties.
Sand Bay Beach, near Rowleys Bay, has a great expanse of beach area.
The Town Parks are spread throughout the township and offer peaceful picnic areas and gorgeous views.
Q. What makes Door County North unique?
Kathleen: We are not just a village. We offer more natural areas than anywhere else in Door County. Silent
sports such as biking, hiking, birding and kayaking are very popular.
Ellison Bay has The Clearing founded by Jens Jensen, which offers a wide variety of adult educational opportunities. In addition, the Savory Spoon Cooking School is located in downtown Ellison Bay, and Camp Zion holds retreats for children and adults.
Gills Rock is a historic fishing village. Visitors are welcomed by a chorus of gulls while they wander on the docks, enjoy charter fishing and sample wonderful shops and The Shoreline restaurant. The Door County Maritime Museum has a branch located in Gills Rock next to a great family park.
Rowleys Bay features a wonderful marina with boat launch, along with the Rowleys Bay Resort and Wagon Wheel Campground. It is a truly peaceful area.
Q. Any other key businesses and attractions?
Kathleen: Others include: Linden Gallery, Viking Grill and Restaurant featuring the original fish boil, the historic Pioneer Store, local potters and artists, Island Clipper passenger ferry and Washington Island car ferry.
Q. What events are upcoming?
Kathleen: Olde Ellison Bay Days with special guest actor Tony Shaloub takes place on June 28 and 29; Gills Rock Celebrates 4th of July on July 4; Seaquist Orchard Farm market hosts Pie Under Door's Sky July 13; Hidden Galleries Tour is July 26 and 27; and the Liberty Grove Historical Society's Art/Craft Show & Antique Tractor Show is set for July 27 and 28.
Q. How can people learn more details?
Kathleen: The visitor center is a quaint one-room building located across from the Viking Grill. Our Web site is doorcountynorth.org.
Perhaps you need to change up your visit to Door County - just a tad. Have all roads stopped at Ephraim? Or even Egg Harbor? Travel further north to a land dubbed Door County North, and find more places rich in arts, nature and entrepreneurial spirit.
We recently caught up with Kathleen Pearson, Door County North community coordinator, who is responsible for marketing the area, coordinating events and more.
Q. What is Door County North?
Kathleen: Door County North is the business association for the Liberty Grove Township. The township includes Ellison Bay, Gills Rock, Rowleys Bay, the north end of Sister Bay and the Highway 57 corridor from Sister Bay to Baileys Harbor.
Q. Why should people visit?
Kathleen: In addition to a growing artist community, outstanding restaurants, water activities, silent sports, education and a variety of shops, there are 14 beautiful parks:
Newport State Park is known for its beauty and quietness along with a beautiful sandy beach.
Two county parks-Ellison Bluff and Door Bluff-offer spectacular views and hiking.
The Ellison Bay beach has a tennis court, gazebo and a building for parties.
Sand Bay Beach, near Rowleys Bay, has a great expanse of beach area.
The Town Parks are spread throughout the township and offer peaceful picnic areas and gorgeous views.
Q. What makes Door County North unique?
Kathleen: We are not just a village. We offer more natural areas than anywhere else in Door County. Silent sports such as biking, hiking, birding and kayaking are very popular
Ellison Bay has The Clearing founded by Jens Jensen, which offers a wide variety of adult educational opportunities. In addition, the Savory Spoon Cooking School is located in downtown Ellison Bay, and Camp Zion holds retreats for children and adults.
Gills Rock is a historic fishing village. Visitors are welcomed by a chorus of gulls while they wander on the docks, enjoy charter fishing and sample wonderful shops and The Shoreline restaurant. The Door County Maritime Museum has a branch located in Gills Rock next to a great family park.
Rowleys Bay features a wonderful marina with boat launch, along with the Rowleys Bay Resort and Wagon Wheel Campground. It is a truly peaceful area.
Q. Any other key businesses and attractions?
Kathleen: Others include: Linden Gallery, Viking Grill and Restaurant featuring the original fish boil, the historic Pioneer Store, local potters and artists, Island Clipper passenger ferry and Washington Island car ferry.
Q. What events are upcoming?
Kathleen: Olde Ellison Bay Days with special guest actor Tony Shaloub takes place on June 28 and 29; Gills Rock Celebrates 4th of July on July 4; Seaquist Orchard Farm market hosts Pie Under Door's Sky July 13; Hidden Galleries Tour is July 26 and 27; and the Liberty Grove Historical Society's Art/Craft Show & Antique Tractor Show is set for July 27 and 28.
Q. How can people learn more details?
Kathleen: The visitor center is a quaint one-room building located across from the Viking Grill. Our Web site is doorcountynorth.org. And tell them that DoorCountyNavigator.com sent you their way!
