Eagle Tower

The distance from our Tennison Bay campground in Peninsula State Park to Eagle Tower is exactly two miles along park roads – a perfect four-mile morning power walk. This is an impressive tower with a very long, gently sloped walkway through the trees that eventually turns back to the road. Everyone gets to enjoy this tower.

Nicolet this and that

The name “Nicolet” is on lots of things in the area, including a large bank. Jean Nicolet, an early French explorer, is noted for being the first European to set foot in what is now Wisconsin.

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse

We found a coveted parking spot at the now open Eagle Bluff Lighthouse before we left Peninsula State Park. This lighthouse is notable for its preserved history of the Duclon family that lived in it and operated it for decades. There were seven boys in the family, and they helped haul water from the lake and took over when their dad was sick. They all played piano and formed a band that played for dances and weddings in the area. Their piano had removable legs, and would get wrapped in quilts, passed through the window, and taken to locations by wagon.

Sister Bay

Sister Bay was our afternoon spot with shops to peruse and a park by the water for a picnic lunch of leftover pizza.

Rustic Timbers Arrival

Our new campground is family owned Rustic Timbers. It is centrally located in the middle of the peninsula and has lots of play areas for kids. Once again, we are in the amongst the trees in the shady woods. We didn’t really need our electric service (primarily for AC) at each of our campgrounds in Door County, but unpredictable weather made me book them in advance anyway.