Fall... is an interesting time on the Island. Being out approximately 7 miles into Lake Michigan creates some unique differences in our seasons compared to our mainland neighbors on the Peninsula of Door County. Cool and icy harbors in the spring time cause a later start to the Island growing season. The lilacs are usually not in full bloom until the first part of June and our fall colors are typically a week or so behind the mainland. Ahhh... and warmer falls too. After a nice warm summer like we have had our surrounding harbors tend to keep us warmer into the fall season. Making for very pleasant & comfortable bicycling as you discover Washington Island.
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So... just one of the many unique experiences Door County has to offer is this. You can be witness to an interesting phenomenon as the Door County Peninsula and Washington Island seasons change. Experience peak fall colors one week on the mainland Peninsula of Door County and then extend your vacation to include Washington Island (one of Door Counties most pristine Islands) the following week for one of the longest...most beautiful... fall foliage color shows in the United States.
Fall... is an interesting time on the Island. Being out approximately 7 miles into Lake Michigan creates some unique differences in our seasons compared to our mainland neighbors on the Peninsula of Door County. Cool and icy harbors in the spring time cause a later start to the Island growing season. The lilacs are usually not in full bloom until the first part of June and our fall colors are typically a week or so behind the mainland. Ahhh... and warmer falls too. After a nice warm summer like we have had our surrounding harbors tend to keep us warmer into the fall season. Making for very pleasant & comfortable bicycling as you discover Washington Island.
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| Great mode of Island transportation. |
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So... just one of the many unique experiences Door County has to offer is this. You can be witness to an interesting phenomenon as the Door County Peninsula and Washington Island seasons change. Experience peak fall colors one week on the mainland Peninsula of Door County and then extend your vacation to include Washington Island (one of Door Counties most pristine Islands) the following week for one of the longest...most beautiful... fall foliage color shows in the United States.