Ridges Resort in Baileys Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin, is located just three blocks from the Baileys Harbor marina and miles of sandy beach. The pristine area offers the best in casual living in beautiful Door County.

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, in quaint Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, has thousands of acres of wetlands and wilderness, much of it preserved as part of Björklunden, Toft's Point and the Mud Lake Wildlife Area. Birding and hiking are at their very best at the Ridges Sanctuary at Baileys Harbor. The Ridges, a privately held wildflower preserve, includes the Baileys Harbor Rangelight and Lighthouse, and a beautiful sand beach that's open to the public. The Baileys Harbor business district includes many quaint and enjoyable shops, galleries and restaurants.

Charter fishing boats leave here daily carrying anglers in search of a memorable day on Lake Michigan. With over 250 miles of shoreline—along with numerous bays, harbors, and islands—all of Door County offers a concentration of superb fishing unmatched anywhere on the Great Lakes. Trout and salmon attract a majority of the attention, but spectacular action for walleye, perch, small mouth, and big northern pike is available as well. When the focus is on brown trout, no one is more knowledgeable on the subject of Baileys Harbor fishing than the charter boat captains. They keep their outfitted craft in the water mid-April through October. Those who follow their methods and lure choices typically bring in some nice catches.

Two thousand years ago, Lake Michigan carved what is now called the Ridges Sanctuary. Wave action and strong winds left large deposits of sand which created these unique formations. Today these ridges form 7 miles of hiking trails that actually follow and cross the crests of abandoned shorelines. Delicate wildflowers and threatened plants find their home here. Some are true Boreal forest species. Throughout the year, over 25 native orchids bloom in The Ridges.Spring and summer flowers adjacent to the sandy beach, as well as trailing arbutus, lends a sweet fragrance to residents and visitors alike.

The Ridges Sanctuary is comprised of 1,600 acres of pristine natural areas located in Door County, Wisconsin. Formed in 1937, it is the oldest nonprofit nature preserve in the state. The Ridges is also designated as a State Natural Area, an Important Bird Area and a National Natural Landmark. The Sanctuary is open to the public year-round, and features native wildflowers along its five miles of rustic trails and bridges. Education programs are also offered year-round. Naturalist-led hikes, youth and family programs, and a weekly lecture series highlight the summer season.

For more information on activities in and around Ridges, Wisconsin, visit:

• The Door County Navigator
• The Ridges Resort
• The Ridges Sanctuary
• Door County Living
• Door County Online
• Door County Vacations
• Travel Wisconsin - Door County
• Door Bell.Net LakeCam
• Door County, WI
• Door County Chamber of Commerce
• The State of Wisconsin
• View Ridges, WI Area Jobs on Yahoo HotJobs

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