First Stop - Saturday and Sunday
Drove to Door County, Wisconsin and camped in Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek for two nights. Full trip overview here.
Drove to Door County, Wisconsin and camped in Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek for two nights. Full trip overview here.
On day one of our trip we left Chicago and headed north to Door County - our first stop on the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. For lunch we had a picnic at Renard's Cheese in Sturgeon Bay, WI. We had packed a lunch, but had to buy some fresh cheese curbs (come on, we were in Wisconsin!), then spread out on a picnic table right by the play set. We ended up spending a lot more time there than we thought. The slide was a big draw for Isabelle, a trend that would continue throughout our trip.
After Ranard's Cheese we made a few more stops for beer and fudge in Egg Harbor, then drove down to Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek. When we made our reservation at Peninsula State Park we couldn't get a site for two nights, which meant we would have to pack up and move camp on Sunday. Luckily when we arrived the wonderful people at the camp office found a site we could stay at for two nights in a row and it was right across from the bathroom. Amazing luck for pregnant me and it turned out there was another pregnant mom camping on the other side of the bathroom. We both had the same bright idea to bring an air mattress. Best idea I ever had and because we have a electrical adapter for the car, so we brought along an extension cord and blew the air mattress up right in our tent.
For Isabelle we did the same set up as last year where she slept in the pack n' play, but this year she also had her very own 20 degree sleeping bag. The nights were chilly! Setting up the tent was much easier this year. Mainly because Isabelle was on her best behavior and even helped us by holding the bag with the tent stakes.
After Ranard's Cheese we made a few more stops for beer and fudge in Egg Harbor, then drove down to Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek. When we made our reservation at Peninsula State Park we couldn't get a site for two nights, which meant we would have to pack up and move camp on Sunday. Luckily when we arrived the wonderful people at the camp office found a site we could stay at for two nights in a row and it was right across from the bathroom. Amazing luck for pregnant me and it turned out there was another pregnant mom camping on the other side of the bathroom. We both had the same bright idea to bring an air mattress. Best idea I ever had and because we have a electrical adapter for the car, so we brought along an extension cord and blew the air mattress up right in our tent.
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| Relaxing on the air mattress. |
There were a few things to remind us we were camping with a toddler.
1) She liked to run off, usually towards the road that runs through the campground, so one of us was constantly watching her.
2) She woke up with the birds and before the sun rose. That's right, Isabelle was up around 5 both mornings. We bribed her with the iPad to stay in bed with us for a bit, but we were still up, out of the tent and off to breakfast before most of the other campers were awake.
3) We had to give her a shower in the handicap stall with me swatting away mosquitoes while Tom manned the water. I still can't believe she didn't freak out!
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| Breakfast at Al Johnson's - yummy! |
On Saturday after we pitched the tent we took a walk to see Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. Isabelle loved running around, picking dandelions and playing with the rocks. We went for an early dinner in town at Cooper's Corner and the weather was so nice we ate out on the deck. The food was delicious and the restaurant was surprisingly kid friendly. Isabelle's meal was even served on a Frisbee that we got to take home. After dinner we wandered around town and picked up some fudge, are you sensing a trend here? Back at the campsite we put Isabelle down to bed and made a nice fire.
After church Isabelle fell asleep in the car, so we went roading to get Tom's favorite smoked fish. After she woke up we picked up some picnic supplies and had lunch at a park (hello slide!) in Fish Creek. After lunch we picked up a kite at the Fish Creek Kite Company, visited the Nature Center at Peninsula State Park and went to the beach to fly the kite (and play on the slide). It was a great afternoon!
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| Exploring at the Nature Center. |
For dinner that night we went to Wild Tomato for amazing pizza and salad. Once again the weather was amazing so we ate outside. After dinner we made a campfire and Isabelle got to hang out with us for a bit before her bedtime.
Our last morning in Door County was spent at a new spot in Fish Creek, Linger Coffee House and we definitely lingered. Coffee was just what we needed after another early morning and the fresh pastries were a bonus. Isabelle had a blast exploring every inch and especially enjoyed the kid's nook. After breakfast we went back to camp and packed up. We can't wait to go back next year!
Peninsula State Park
9462 Shore Rd.
Fish Creek, WI 54212
Phone: 920-868-3258
WHERE TO EAT
4170 Main Street
Fish Creek, WI 54212
Phone: 920-868-2667
4023 State Hwy 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
Fish Creek, WI 54212
Phone: 920-868-3095
10698 N. Bay Shore Dr.
Sister Bay, WI 54234
Phone: 920-854-2626
Linger Coffee House
9431 Spruce Street
Fish Creek, WI 542129431 Spruce Street
Phone: 920-868-5068
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