Archive for February, 2012

Relax at a Door County beach in winter…we say YES!

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

 

The clear, crisp waters of Door County's Cave Point County Park in early February 2012.

We know you don’t normally associate a Door County beach vacation with the winter months, but we’re encouraging you to give it a try. Wake up to a breathtaking sunrise. Walk a beautiful sand beach with someone you love. Visit a nearby lighthouse or witness the drama of Lake Michigan pounding the bluff shoreline. It’s all very close to our waterfront gem – Glidden Lodge Beach Resort.

And if you visit now, you can take advantage of our fabulous winter rates. Contact us today! Email: frontdesk@gliddenlodge.com
Phone: 920-746-3900 • Toll Free: 1-866-GLIDDEN

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A Door County Beach in Winter: Check out the neighborhood

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Dramatic views of the Lake Michigan shoreline await you at Cave Point County Park in Door County. Photo taken in early February 2012.

What’s better than a Door County resort with 700 feet of beautiful sand beach on the shores of Lake Michigan? Two beautiful parks within a very short distance of “said resort.”

Glidden Lodge Beach Resort is within walking distance of the breathtaking beauty of Whitefish Dunes State Park and within a very short drive to the iconic scenery of Cave Point County Park.

Enjoy a winter vacation at the beach and the fine winter rates at Glidden Lodge. Our roomy 1, 2 or 3 bedroom suites start at 800 sq. ft. and include fireplaces, full kitchens and an indoor pool and whirlpool. Don’t wait for summer to visit! Contact us today. Phone: 920-746-3900 or toll Free: 1-866-GLIDDEN or email us!

 

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And Now…from Whitefish Dunes State Park

Saturday, February 11th, 2012

From Whitefish Dunes State Park naturalist Carolyn Rock:

Saturday, February 18
9:00 – 12:00am Quiet Side Bird Exploration
Join amateur birders Bill and Sarah Krouse for a morning of winter lakeshore birding. Begin at Whitefish Dunes to learn the basics of winter bird watching (with refreshments) then carpool to various hot birding spots (Cave Point, Jacksonport, Baileys Harbor…).  The group will travel northward before returning to the park.  Depending on current birding information, travels may take the group to different sites than listed.  Dress warmly, bring water and snack.  Trip may include a stop for lunch if birding provides to be extremely successful.  Don’t forget to bring funds; trip participants receive 15% all bird books at the park store.

And before you head to Door County make contact Glidden Lodge Beach Resort and reserve a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom suite on a beautiful Door County beach!

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A Door County Beach in Winter: Check out the neighborhood!

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

The hike from Glidden Lodge Beach Resort to Whitefish Dunes State Park (Feb. 4, 2012)

When you stay at the Glidden Lodge Beach Resort in Door County, you have access to 700 feet of Lake Michigan sand beach. However you also have an expanse of sand that you can hike all the way to Whitefish Dunes State Park.

The park has 4.5 miles of winter hiking trails that take you along the water and loops around and above the dunes themselves. Whitefish Dunes State Park is home to eight significant Native American villages, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. All trails lead back to a Nature Center featuring displays on the ecology, geology and human history of the park. And while we wish we had more snow for our winter visitors, our close proximity (within walking distance) to this 863 acre gem on the Lake Michigan waterfront makes for an incredibly enjoyable hike on a winter’s day.

Ready for a winter hike on a Door County beach? Contact Glidden Lodge today!

While the dunes themselves are off limits to people, the paths along the beach and back up above the dunes offer spectacular scenery.

 

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A Door County Beach In Winter

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

YES...this is a photo taken in February, 2012 on the shores of Lake Michigan at Glidden Lodge!

The mild weather this winter has meant Lake Michigan has not frozen over near the shoreline as in most winters previous. That has made for some really great hiking and photo opportunities at the Glidden Lodge Beach Resort in Door County. Check out the photo below from a February 4 hike along their beachfront.

Call 920-746-3900 or toll free 866-GLIDDEN today to schedule your own winter getaway to a Door County beach in winter.

People are not the only guests we have hiking on our Door County beach as these avian footprints reveal.

 

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A Door County Beach In Winter

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Every condominium suite has a huge picture window facing our beach and a gorgeous Lake Michigan sunrise.

 

A view of the beach right outside your condominium suite! Taken Saturday, February 4, 2012.

What sets Glidden Lodge Beach Resort apart from other Door County resorts? That’s easy! It’s our beach- all 700 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline. And in case you’re wondering, a beach in winter holds as much charm as a beach in summer. We have pictures to prove it and will be posting them in the coming weeks.

What is the greatest thing about our beach in winter? We are offering an amazing deal on one, two or three bedroom suites (square footage starting at 800 sq. ft.) all of which come with your own personal inspiring view of a morning sunrise over our awesome beach! Check out our rates here. Then give us a call at 920-746-3900 or toll free at 1-866-GLIDDEN. Glidden Lodge Beach Resort …a perfect winter getaway!

 

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